1 Chronicles 6:19 — Word Study
WLCבְּנֵ֥י מְרָרִ֖י מַחְלִ֣י וּמֻשִׁ֑י וְאֵ֛לֶּה מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת הַלֵּוִ֖י לַאֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃
BSAThe sonsbên [descendants, male offspring]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּנֵ֥י | [the] sons of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| מְרָרִ֖י | Merari | Noun proper masculine |
| מַחְלִ֣י | Mahli | Noun proper masculine |
| וּמֻשִׁ֑י | and Mushi | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְאֵ֛לֶּה | and these | Conjunction, particle |
| מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת | [are] [the] clans of | Noun common, feminine plural construct |
| הַלֵּוִ֖י | the Levite[s] | Particle, noun gentilic masculine singular absolute |
| לַאֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ | to ancestors their | Preposition, noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
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| BSB | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers: |
| KJV | The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers. |
| ASV | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses. |
| YLT | Sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. And these [are] families of the Levite according to their fathers; |
| WEB | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households. |
| BBE | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites listed by the names of their fathers. |
Where they part company is in the use of בְּנֵי — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause followed by descriptive and prepositional phrases, clearly outlining the lineage and clans.
4 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — 1 Chronicles 6:19
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — The Lineage of the Levitesgenerated
1 Chronicles 6:19 provides a genealogical record of the Levites, specifically the descendants of Merari. This verse highlights the importance of lineage and family within the Levitical priesthood, emphasizing the roles of Mahli and Mushi as significant figures in this lineage. The chronicler aims to preserve the history and identity of the Levites, who played a crucial role in Israel's worship and service to God.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 23:21 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The sons of Mahli: Eleazar and Kish. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 24:26 | The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. The son of Jaaziah: Beno. |
| 3 | Exodus 6:19 | The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites according to their records. |
| 4 | Numbers 3:20 | And the sons of Merari by their clans were Mahli and Mushi. These were the clans of the Levites, according to their families. |
| 5 | Numbers 26:57–58 | Now these were the Levites numbered by their clans: The Gershonite clan from Gershon, the Kohathite clan from Kohath, and the Merarite clan from Merari. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בְּנֵ֥י, be.Neigenerated
The word בְּנֵי (be.Nei) is a masculine plural noun meaning 'sons' or 'descendants'. It indicates not only direct offspring but can also refer to broader familial relationships, including grandsons and even metaphorical descendants. This term is foundational in genealogical listings throughout the Old Testament, emphasizing the importance of family lineage.
As a construct form, it connects directly to the following noun, indicating possession or belonging, which in this case relates to Merari. The parsing as a noun common in the masculine plural shows its use in a collective sense, referring to the family unit.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main finite verb is implicit in the structure, as the verse lists the sons of Merari with a straightforward enumeration. The order of names emphasizes the lineage, presenting Mahli and Mushi as the immediate descendants.
The phrase מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת indicates the clans or families, which is crucial for understanding the social structure of the Levites. The syntax reflects a clear and direct lineage, typical of genealogical records.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew term בְּנֵי is rendered as υἱοῦ, which also means 'sons'. This choice maintains the familial connection but does not elaborate on the broader implications of lineage found in the Hebrew.
The translation reflects a similar emphasis on descent, aligning with the Hebrew context while using the Greek lexicon familiar to the Hellenistic audience.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
1 Chronicles 6:19 lists the sons of Merari, Mahli and Mushi, and identifies them as clans of the Levites. This verse is part of a genealogy that shows the importance of family in the Levitical priesthood.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Mahli and Mushi were the sons of Merari, a descendant of Levi, and they are significant figures in the lineage of the Levites.
Clans represent the family units within the Levitical tribe, highlighting the organization and structure of the priestly duties assigned to them.
Genealogy is significant as it establishes identity, lineage, and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific families and tribes.
The Levites were set apart for religious duties, serving in the temple and performing rituals, thus playing a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How does understanding my own family lineage help me appreciate my identity in faith?
- What can I learn from the roles of Mahli and Mushi as descendants of Merari?
- In what ways can I honor my heritage and the spiritual legacy of my family?
- How does the structure of the Levite clans inform our understanding of community in faith today?
Commentators on this verse — 4 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on 1 Chronicles 6:19 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on 1 Chronicles 6 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWho are distinguished and named from their fathers. And the following catalogue is thought to contain the successive heads or chiefs of their several families until thee times of David, by whom they were distributed into several ranks or courses.
Read Matthew Poole on 1 Chronicles 6 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16-19) The three branches of Levi with their main subdivisions. Parallel passages, Exodus 6:16-19; Numbers 3:17-20. (16) Gershom.—See Note on 1 Chronicles 6:1. In the Pentateuch, Gershom is son of Moses; Gershon, son of Levi. (19) And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.—The word’families” (Heb., mishpehuth) does not mean single households, but groups of households, or clans. The sentence concludes the short list of the great Levitical houses, just as at Exodus 6:19. (See also Numbers 3:20, where a like formula appears to introduce what follows.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on 1 Chronicles 6 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges19. Mahli, and Mushi] 1 Chronicles 23:21; 1 Chronicles 24:26; Exodus 6:19.
Read Cambridge on 1 Chronicles 6 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ households.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers:
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites by their families.
Tyndale line
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers’ houses.
The sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their father’s houses.
The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
The sonnes of Merari, Mahli and Mushi: and these are the families of Leui concerning their fathers.
Strictly literal
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of Levi according to their fathers.
Sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. And these [are] families of the Levite according to their fathers;
Sons of Merari; Mahli and Mushi. And these [are] families of the Levite according to their fathers;
(6:4) The sons of Merari: Machli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites according to their fathers.
The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These are the clans of the Levites listed according to their fathers.
From the Latin
The sons of Merari: Moholi and Musi. And these are the kindreds of Levi according to their families.
Simplified
The sons of Merari: Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites listed in order according to their fathers:
The sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levites listed by the names of their fathers.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text matches closely with the Septuagint, with 6 of the 8 words aligning. The Septuagint's word order and articles differ, but the essential content regarding the sons of Merari and their clans remains consistent.
בְּנֵ֥י מְרָרִ֖י מַחְלִ֣י וּמֻשִׁ֑י וְאֵ֛לֶּה מִשְׁפְּח֥וֹת הַלֵּוִ֖י לַאֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃
6 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in 1 Chronicles 6:19
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including descendants, young animals, and even figurative uses like sparks or arrows. It can refer to members of a tribe or class and is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, such as in 1 Chronicles 24:26. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to build' and implies a connection to family or lineage.
בֵּן 4870 n.m. son
son, male child, born of a woman
children (male and female)
youth, young men
the young of animals
of plant shoots
fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
member of a guild, order or class
of animals son of (the) herd
ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
n. relat. of age
base
בְּנוֹ 1 Ch 24:26, 27 as n.pr.m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son, cf. VB & Be Öt.
done
H1121a בֵּן son . son, male child, born of a woman
. children (male and female)
. youth, young men
. the young of animals
. of plant shoots
. fig. of lifeless things, sparks, stars, arrows
. . member of a guild, order or class
. of animals son of (the) herd
. ב׳ as n. relat. followed by word of quality, characteristic, etc.
. n. relat. of age
H1121b בְּנוֹ as n. pr. m. in AV, RV, but render: the sons of Jaaziah his son, & the sons of Merari by Jaaziah his son
1121 ben bane
from 1129; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the
widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship,
including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,
etc., (like 1, 251, etc.)):--+ afflicted, age, (Ahoh-)
(Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-)ite, (anoint-)ed one, appointed to,
(+) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-)ian, one born,
bough, branch, breed, + (young) bullock, + (young) calf, X
came up in, child, colt, X common, X corn, daughter, X of
first, + firstborn, foal, + very fruitful, + postage, X in, +
kid, + lamb, (+) man, meet, + mighty, + nephew, old, (+)
people, + rebel, + robber, X servant born, X soldier, son, +
spark, + steward, + stranger, X surely, them of, + tumultuous
one, + valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
see HEBREW for 01129
see HEBREW for 01
see HEBREW for 0251
בֵּן (ben) — son: child.
: child/son
בְּנוֹ (be.no) — Beno.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.26;
son of: Jaaziah (H3269);
brother of: Shoham (H7719), Zaccur (H2139I) and Ibri (H5681)
§ Beno = "his son"
the sons of Jaaziah and the sons of Merari by Jaahziah (his son)
בֵּן (ben) — son: descendant/people.
: descendant, people, tribe, nation
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : child/son
בֵּן (ben) — son: young animal.
: calf/lamb/young(ANIMAL)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : descendant
בֵּן (ben) — son: type of.
: rebel/son(Belial)
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
§ : people/men/nation/tribe
בֵּן (ben) — son.
: [inheriting]son/heir
A sub-meaning of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
בֵּן (ben) — son: warrior.
: warrior/son(strong)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
See SON, SONS.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
מְרָרִי (Merari) refers to a son of Levi and the head of a prominent Levitical family. The name is derived from a root meaning 'bitter.' Merari is mentioned in the context of the Israelite tribes, specifically in Genesis 46:11, and is noted as the brother of Gershon and Kohath, and the father of Mahli and Mushi.
מְרָרִי n.pr.m. a son of Levi, and head of a chief Levit. family
base
H4847 מְרָרִי a son of Levi, and head of a chief Levit. family
4847 Mrariy mer-aw-ree'
from 4843; bitter; Merari, an Israelite:--Merari. See also
4848.
see HEBREW for 04843
see HEBREW for 04848
מְרָרִי (me.ra.ri) — Merari.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.11;
son of: Levi (H3878);
brother of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955) and Jochebed (H3115);
father of: Mahli (H4249), Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269)
Also named: me.ra.ri (מְרָרִי "Merari" H4848)
§ Merari = "bitter"
the 3rd son of Levi and head of a Levitical family
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
me-ra'-ri (merari, "bitter"; Mararei):
(1) The 3rd son of Levi, his brothers, Gershon and Kohath, being always mentioned together with him (Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16). He was among those 70 who went down to Egypt with Jacob (Ge 46:8,11; compare 46:26 and Ex 1:5).
(2) The family of Merari, descendants of above, and always (with one exception, for which see MERARITES) spoken of as "sons of Merari" in numerous references, such as 1Ch 6:1,16,19,29, which only repeat without additional information the references to be found in the body of this article. We early find them divided into two families, the Mahli and Mushi (
Merari
Sad; bitter, the youngest son of Levi, born before the descent of Jacob into Egypt, and one of the seventy who accompanied him thither (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16). He became the head of one of the great divisions of the Levites (Ex. 6:19). (See MERARITES.)
The youngest of Levi’s three sons, born in Canaan, and head of a family of the Levites, Ge 46:11; Ex 6:16; Nu 3:17; 1Ch 6:1. In the journey through the wilderness they were charged with the framework of the tabernacle, to carry from one place of encampment to another, and there set it up, Nu 4:29-33; 7:8. Twelve cities were assigned to them beyond Jordan, Jos 21:7,34-40.
bitter; to provoke
מַחְלִי (Machliy) refers to two individuals from the tribe of Levi, specifically the son of Merari and the son of Mushi. The name means 'sick' and is linked to the family of the Mahlites. He is first mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and in 1 Chronicles 6:47, highlighting his lineage and descendants.
מַחְלִי n.pr.m.
Levite, son of Merari
son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
base
H4249 מַחְלִי . Levite, son of Merari
. son of Mushi, grandson of Merari
4249 Machliy makh-lee'
from 2470; sick; Machli, the name of two Israelites:--Mahli.
see HEBREW for 02470
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mushi (H4187) and Jaaziah (H3269);
father of: Libni (H3845H), Eleazar (H0499J) and Kish (H7027H)
Also named: mach.li (מַחְלִי "Mahlite" H4250)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
מַחְלִי (mach.li) — Mahli.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.47;
son of: Mushi (H4187);
brother of: Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K);
father of: Shemer (H8106)
§ Mahli = "sick"
1) son of Merari and grandson of Levi; progenitor of the family of the Mahlites
2) son of Mushi, grandson of Merari, and great grandson of Levi
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ma'-li (machli, "a sick or weak one"'):
(1) A son of Merari (Ex 6:19, the King James Version Mahali; Nu 3:20), grandson of Levi and founder of the Levitical family of MAHLITES (which see).
(2) A son of Mushi, Mahli's brother, bears the same name (1Ch 6:47; 23:23; 24:30). Compare Ezr 8:18 and 1 Esdras 8:47.
(sick). Son of Merari, the son of Levi and ancestor of the family of the Mahlites. (Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,29; 24:26) Bon of Mushi and grandson of Merari. (1 Chronicles 6:47; 23:23; 24:30)
מוּשִׁי (Muwshiy) refers to a Levite, specifically the son of Merari. The name is associated with the meaning 'sensitive' and is linked to the broader Levitical lineage, being a descendant of Levi. Mushi is mentioned in Exodus 6:19 and is noted as the brother of Mahli and Jaaziah, as well as the father of Mahli, Eder, and Jerimoth.
מוּשִׁי, מֻשִׁי n.pr.m. a Levite, son of Merari
base
H4187 מוּשִׁי, מֻשִׁי a Levite, son of Merari
4187 Muwshiy moo-shee'
or Mushshiy {mush-shee'}; from 4184; sensitive; Mushi, a
Levite:--Mushi.
see HEBREW for 04184
מוּשִׁי (mu.shi) — Mushi.
A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.6.19;
son of: Merari (H4847);
brother of: Mahli (H4249) and Jaaziah (H3269);
father of: Mahli (H4249H), Eder (H5740A) and Jerimoth (H3406K)
Also named: mu.shi (מוּשִׁי "Mushite" H4188)
§ Mushi = "yielding"
son of Merari, grandson of Kohath, and great grandson of Levi
HC/Npm — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
(yielding), the son of Merari the son of Kohath. (Exodus 6:19; Numbers 3:20; 1 Chronicles 6:19,47; 23:21,23; 24:26,30)
he that touches, that withdraws or takes away
אֵ֫לֶּה (el-leh) means 'these' and is used in various grammatical contexts, often in apposition to a noun with a pronoun suffix. It can appear with or without the definite article and is sometimes paired with other terms like וְאֵלֶּה (and these). The word conveys a sense of proximity or specification, referring to particular items or people.
אֵ֫לֶּה pr.pl.m. & f. these
in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
with preps.
base
H428 אֵ֫לֶּה these . in appos. to a subst. with a pron. suff. (always without the article)
. repeated, אלה … ואלה, these … those
. with the art. (but only after a subst. determined likewise by the art.)
. with preps.
428 'el-leh ale'-leh
prolonged from 411; these or those:--an- (the) other; one
sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those,
thus, which, who(-m).
see HEBREW for 0411
אֵ֫לֶּה (el.leh) — these.
1) these
1a) used before antecedent
1b) used following antecedent
Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
HC/Tm — Conjunction · particleHC/Tm
מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah) refers to a clan or family, encompassing a circle of relatives and extending to tribes or peoples. It can also denote a class of persons, species of animals, or kinds of things. The entries highlight its various uses, including guilds and aristocrats, but do not present any significant disagreement.
מִשְׁפָּחָה 303 n.f. clan
clan
= guild
= species, kind
pl. = aristocrats
base
H4940 מִשְׁפָּחָה clan . clan
. = guild
. = species, kind
. pl. = aristocrats
4940 mishpachah mish-paw-khaw'
from 8192 (compare 8198); a family, i.e. circle of relatives;
figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or
sort (of things); by extens. a tribe or people:--family,
kind(-red).
see HEBREW for 08192
see HEBREW for 08198
מִשְׁפָּחָה (mish.pa.chah) — family.
1) clan, family
1a) clan
1a1) family
1a2) tribe
1a3) people, nation
1b) guild
1c) species, kind
1d) aristocrats
HNcfpc — Noun common · feminine plural constructHNcfpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
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לֵוִי (Leviy) refers to a Levite, a member of the tribe of Levi, which is the third son of Jacob and Leah. This term encompasses the descendants of Levi, who were set apart for religious duties. The word is linked to the Hebrew root for 'joining,' reflecting the tribe's special role in service to God. It first appears in Genesis 29:34.
לֵוִי 291 adj.gent. Levite
base
H3881 לֵוִי Levite
3881 Leviyiy lay-vee-ee'
or Leviy {lay-vee'}; patronymically from 3878; a Levite or
descendant of Levi:--Leviite.
see HEBREW for 03878
לֵוִי (le.viy.yi) — Levi.
Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);
brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783);
half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115)
Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878)
§ Levite, of Levi "joined to"
1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah
1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
HTd/Ngmsa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine singular absoluteHTd/Ngmsa
אָב (av) means 'father' and encompasses various roles such as the literal father of an individual, God as the father of His people, and the head of a household or clan. It can also refer to an ancestor, originator of a profession, or a figure of respect and protection. Notably, it can imply a ruler or chief in later contexts.
אָב 1101 n.m. father
father of individual
of God as father of his people
head of household, family or clan
ancestor
originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
fig. of producer, generator
fig. of benevolence & protection
term of respect & honor
specif., ruler, chief (late)
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H1 אָב father . father of individual
. of God as father of his people
. head of household, family or clan
. ancestor
. originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
. fig. of producer, generator
. fig. of benevolence & protection
. term of respect & honor
. specif., ruler, chief (late)
1 'ab awb
a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or
figurative and remote application):--chief,
(fore-)father(-less), X patrimony, principal. Compare names
in "Abi-".
אָב (av) — father.
1) father of an individual
2) of God as father of his people
3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan
4) ancestor
4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person
4b) of people
5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art
6) of producer, generator (fig.)
7) of benevolence and protection (fig.)
8) term of respect and honour
9) ruler or chief (spec.)
Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
אָב (av) — (Huram)-abi.
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.7.13; also called Huram-abi (KJV: "Huram my father's") at 2Ch.2.13; 4.16;
Combined with chi.ram (חִירָם "Hiram" H2438H)
אָב (av) — father of.
The father of Gibeon, also known as Abiel - a man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.9.1;
son of: Zeror (H6872C); married to Maacah (H4601N);
HR/Ncfpc/Sp3mp — Preposition · noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHR/Ncfpc/Sp3mp