Genesis 46:17 — Word Study
WLCוּבְנֵ֣י אָשֵׁ֗ר יִמְנָ֧ה וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה וְיִשְׁוִ֥י וּבְרִיעָ֖ה וְשֶׂ֣רַח אֲחֹתָ֑ם וּבְנֵ֣י בְרִיעָ֔ה חֶ֖בֶר וּמַלְכִּיאֵֽל׃
BSAThe childrenbên [sons, descendants] of AsherʼÂshêr [the eighth son of Jacob] ImnahYimnâh [meaning right hand] IshvahYishvâh [he will resemble] IshviYishvîy BeriahBᵉrîyʻâh [with a friend] and their sisterʼâchôwth [biological sibling, close relative] SerahSerach [the prince breathed] The sonsbên [descendants, male offspring] of BeriahBᵉrîyʻâh [with a friend] HeberCheber [comrade, companion] and MalchielMalkîyʼêl [my king is God]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| וּבְנֵ֣י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| אָשֵׁ֗ר | Asher | Noun proper masculine |
| יִמְנָ֧ה | Imnah | Noun proper masculine |
| וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה | and Ishvah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְיִשְׁוִ֥י | and Ishvi | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וּבְרִיעָ֖ה | and Beriah | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
| וְשֶׂ֣רַח | and Serah | Conjunction, noun proper feminine |
| אֲחֹתָ֑ם | sister their | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| וּבְנֵ֣י | and [the] sons of | Conjunction, noun common masculine plural construct |
| בְרִיעָ֔ה | Beriah | Noun proper masculine |
| חֶ֖בֶר | Heber | Noun proper masculine |
| וּמַלְכִּיאֵֽל׃ | and Malkiel | Conjunction, noun proper masculine |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. |
| KJV | ¶ And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. |
| ASV | And the sons of Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel. |
| YLT | And sons of Asher: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. |
| WEB | The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. |
| BBE | And the sons of Asher: Jimnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah, and Sarah, their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel. |
Where they part company is in the rendering of אֲחֹתָם — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of a main clause introducing Asher's children and a subordinate clause detailing the sons of Beriah.
5 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Genesis 46:17
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Context — The Genealogy of Jacob's Familygenerated
Genesis 46:17 provides a record of the descendants of Asher, one of Jacob's sons. This verse highlights the names of Asher's children and their familial ties, which are significant in the context of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogical lists serve to establish the lineage and inheritance rights of each tribe, reflecting the importance of family in Israelite culture.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 30:13 | Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher. |
| 2 | Genesis 35:26 | And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram. |
| 3 | Genesis 49:20 | Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies. |
| 4 | Numbers 1:13–40 | from Asher, Pagiel son of Ocran; |
| 5 | Numbers 26:44–46 | These were the descendants of Asher by their clans: The Imnite clan from Imnah, the Ishvite clan from Ishvi, and the Beriite clan from Beriah. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — בֵּן, u.ve.Neigenerated
The word בֵּן (ben) means 'son' or 'male child' and can refer to descendants, including grandsons and members of a tribe. It is derived from a root meaning 'to build', indicating a connection to family and lineage.
In this verse, בֵּן is used to denote the sons of Asher, emphasizing their roles within the family structure and the broader context of the tribes of Israel.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the meaning of the names listed in this verse.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause introduces the children of Asher, with a series of noun phrases detailing their names. The structure reflects the genealogical nature of the verse, listing names in a straightforward manner.
The finite verb is implied in the naming structure, as the verse lists the descendants without additional verbs, typical of genealogical records in Hebrew.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates בֵּן as υἱοὶ (huioi), which means 'sons'. This choice aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on lineage and descent.
The translation captures the familial relationships without altering the essential meaning of the original Hebrew.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Genesis 46:17 lists the children of Asher, including Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. It also mentions the sons of Beriah, Heber and Malchiel. This verse shows the family connections within the tribe of Asher.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The children of Asher are Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah.
Asher means 'happy' and is associated with the tribe descended from him.
Genealogy establishes family ties, inheritance rights, and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.
Beriah is noted as a son of Asher, and his name means 'with a friend', indicating his role within the family.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn from the names and meanings of Asher's children?
- How do genealogies in the Bible help us understand God's promises?
- In what ways can I appreciate my own family heritage?
- How does understanding the tribes of Israel enhance my reading of the Old Testament?
Commentators on this verse — 5 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Genesis 46:17 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAnd the sons of Asher,.... Another son of Jacob by Leah's maid Zilpah, whose sons were, Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; who is called Sarah, Numbers 26:46, and by the Septuagint here.
Read John Gill on Genesis 46 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAnd the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. The sons of Asher - Ishuah, Isui.
Read Robert Jamieson on Genesis 46 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(17) Asher has four sons: Numbers 26:44-45. 1 Chronicles 7:30. Jimnah,Jimna,Imnah,Ishuah,(omitted)Isuah,Isui,Jesui,Ishuai,Beriah.Beriah.Beriah.The sister is everywhere Serach, though called Serah here, and Sarah in Numbers. The three documents all agree in the names of Heber and Malchiel, sons of Beriah.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Genesis 46 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges17. Ishvi] This name, omitted in Num., is probably due to the erroneous repetition of “Ishvah.” Serah their sister] Notice the solitary mention of a female descendant in the younger generation. Heber, and Malchiel] It is tempting to compare Ḥ ?eber = “confederate” (1 Chronicles 4:18), with the Ḥ ?abiri, and Malchiel with Milkili, the name of a prince of Southern Canaan in the Tel-el-Amarna tablets.
Read Cambridge on Genesis 46 →Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the BibleTHE MUSTER-ROLL OF ISRAEL, Genesis 46:8-27. “There is a painstaking minuteness in the dates and statistics of this history, which stands in wonderful contrast with the round numbers and vague statements of mythical narratives.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Genesis 46 →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 children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and Serah their sister. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel.
Tyndale line
¶ And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
And the sons of Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel.
And the sons of Asher; Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
Also the sonnes of Asher: Iimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And the sonnes of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel.
Strictly literal
— And the sons of Asher: Jimnah, and Jishvah, and Jishvi, and Beriah; and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
And sons of Asher: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister. And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
And sons of Asher: Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and their sister Serah. And sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
And the sons of Asher: Yimnah, and Yishvah, and Yishvi, and Beriah, and Serach their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Cheber, and Malkiel.
The sons of Asher were Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, and Beriah; and Serah was their sister. The sons of Beriah were Heber and Malkiel
From the Latin
The sons of Aser: Jamne and Jesua and Jessuri and Beria, and Sara their sister. The sons of Beria: Heber and Melchiel.
Simplified
The sons of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
And the sons of Asher: Jimnah and Ishvah and Ishvi and Beriah, and Sarah, their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
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 and the Septuagint agree on the majority of the wording in this verse, with the Samaritan Pentateuch differing only in the word for 'sister'. This indicates a strong consistency among the ancient witnesses.
וּבְנֵ֣י אָשֵׁ֗ר יִמְנָ֧ה וְיִשְׁוָ֛ה וְיִשְׁוִ֥י וּבְרִיעָ֖ה וְשֶׂ֣רַח אֲחֹתָ֑ם וּבְנֵ֣י בְרִיעָ֔ה חֶ֖בֶר וּמַלְכִּיאֵֽל׃
12 of the 12 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.
ובני אשׁר ימנה וישׁוה וישׁוי ובריעה ושׂרח אחותם ובני בריעה חבר ומלכיאל
1 word differs from the Masoretic Text: אחותם (sister)
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
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Genesis 46:17
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)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/Ncmpc
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.
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…
אָשֵׁר (Asher) refers to a son of Jacob and Zilpah, as well as the tribe descended from him. The name means 'happy' and is also associated with a city east of Shechem. The entries note that Asher is linked to the Hebrew root for happiness, but there is a mention of potential translations related to wood in Ezekiel.
אָשֵׁר n.pr.m. Asher (happy one, Felix)
son of Jacob and Zilpah
the tribe
n.pr.loc. city E. of Shechem
base
H836 אָשֵׁר Asher
836 'Asher aw-share'
from 833, happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe
descended from him, with its territory; also a place in
Palestine:--Asher
see HEBREW for 0833
אָשֵׁר (a.sher) — Asher.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.30.13;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Zilpah (H2153);
brother of: Gad (H1410);
half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144);
father of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also translated "pine" or "cypress wood" at Ezk.27.6(?); Ashurite at 2Sa.2.9(?);
§ Asher = "happy"
1) son of Jacob and Zilpah
2) the tribe descended from Asher
3) a city east of Shechem in Manasseh
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Asher
Happy, Jacob’s eigth son; his mother was Zilpah, Leah’s handmaid (Gen. 30:13). Of the tribe founded by him nothing is recorded beyond its holding a place in the list of the tribes (35:26; 46:17; Ex. 1:4, etc.) It increased in numbers twenty-nine percent, during the thirty-eight years’ wanderings. The place of this tribe during the march through the desert was between Dan and Naphtali (Num. 2:27). The boundaries of the inheritance given to it, which contained some of the richest soil in Palestine, and the names of its towns, are recorded in Josh. 19:24-31; Judg. 1:31, 32. Asher and Simeon were the only tribes west of…
a place which formed one boundary of the tribe of Manasseh on the south. (Joshua 17:7) Mr. Porter suggests that Teyasir may be the Asher of Manasseh. Handbook , p.348.
The eighth son of Jacob and second of Zilpah, Ge 30:13 35:26. On entering Canaan his tribe was the fifth in order, numbering fifty-three thousand four hundred. The portion of Asher lay along the seaboard, having Levanon and Zidon on the north, Carmel and the tribe of Issachar on the south, and Zebulun and Naphtali on the east. It was fruitful in grain, wine, oil, and minerals, Ge 49:20 De 33:24,25. How much of the Phoenician coast was included is uncertain, Jos 19:25,28; but the Asherites were unable to expel the Canaanites, and dwelt in part among them, Jud 1:31,32. They are honorably mentioned in the history of…
happiness
יִמְנָה (yimnah) refers to a son of Asher and a Levite. The name is associated with prosperity, symbolized by the right hand, and appears in contexts related to the descendants of Imnah. It is mentioned in Genesis 46:17 and 2 Chronicles 31:14, with variations in spelling such as Imna and Jimnah.
יִמְנָה n.pr.m.
a son of Asher, also (for adj.gent.) = the family of the Yimnites
a Levite
base
H3232 יִמְנָה . a son of Asher
. a Levite
3232 Yimnah yim-naw'
from 3231; prosperity (as betokened by the right hand);
Jimnah, the name of two Israelites; also (with the article) of
the posterity of one of them:--Imna, Imnah, Jimnah, Jimnites.
see HEBREW for 03231
יִמְנָה (yim.nah) — Imnah.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Asher (H0836);
brother of: Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294); also called Imnite at Num.26.44;
§ Imna or Imnah or Jimnah = "right hand"
1) the 1st born son of Asher
2) a Levite, descendant of Imnah, who assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah
n patr
3) descendants of Imnah, son of Asher
יִמְנָה (yim.nah) — Imnah.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.14;
father of: Kore (H6981H)
§ Imna or Imnah or Jimnah = "right hand"
1) the 1st born son of Asher
2) a Levite, descendant of Imnah, who assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah
n patr
3) descendants of Imnah, son of Asher
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(holding back). The first born of Asher. (1 Chronicles 7:30) (B.C. 1706.) Kore ben-Imnah, the Levite, assisted in the reforms of Hezekiah. (2 Chronicles 31:14) (B.C. 726.)
same as Jimnah
יִשְׁוָה (Yishvah) refers to a man from the tribe of Asher, mentioned in Genesis 46:17. The name is derived from a root meaning 'he will level.' He is noted as a son of Asher and brother to several others, including Imnah and Ishvi.
יִשְׁוָה n.pr.m. in Asher
base
H3438 יִשְׁוָה in Asher
3438 Yishvah yish-vaw'
from 7737; he will level; Jishvah, an Israelite: -Ishvah,
Isvah.
see HEBREW for 07737
יִשְׁוָה (yish.vah) — Ishvah.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Asher (H0836);
brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvi (H3440), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294)
§ Ishuai or Isuah = "he will resemble"
the 2nd son of Asher
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
יִשְׁוִי (Yishviy) refers to two individuals in the Old Testament: one is a son of Asher, and the other is a son of Saul. The name is derived from a root meaning 'level' and is associated with the family of Ishuaites. The entries note that 'Ishui' is an alternate name for the son of Saul, indicating some variation in transliteration.
יִשְׁוִי n.pr.m.
in Asher
a son of Saul
base
H3440 יִשְׁוִי . in Asher
. a son of Saul
3440 Yishviy yish-vee'
from 7737; level; Jishvi, the name of two
Israelites:--Ishuai, Ishvi, Isui, Jesui.
see HEBREW for 07737
יִשְׁוִי (yish.vi) — Ishvi.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Asher (H0836);
brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Beriah (H1283) and Serah (H8294)
Also named: yish.vi (יִשְׁוִי "Ishvite" H3441)
§ Ishui or Ishuai or Isui or Jesui = "he resembles me"
1) the 2nd son of Saul by his wife Ahinoam
2) the 3rd son of Asher and founder of the family of Ishuaites
יִשְׁוִי (yish.vi) — Ishvi.
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.14.49;
son of: Saul (H7586G) and Ahinoam (H0293);
brother of: Jonathan (H3083H), Malchi-shua (H4444), Merab (H4764) and Michal (H4324);
half-brother of: Ish-bosheth (H0378), Armoni (H0764) and Mephibosheth (H4648H); also called Ishvi (KJV: Ishui) at 1Sa.14.49;
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
ish'-vi (yishwi, "equal"):
(1) The third son of Asher (Ge 46:17; 1Ch 7:30), and founder of the family of the Ishvites (Nu 26:44, the King James Version "Jesuites"), the King James Version "Isui," "Jesui," and "Ishui."
(2) The name is also found among the sons of Saul (1Sa 14:49), the King James Version "Ishui."
בְּרִיעָה (Bri'ah) refers to a name associated with four different Israelites: a son of Asher, a son of Ephraim, a Benjamite, and a Levite. The name is linked to the meaning 'with a friend.' The entries indicate that Beriah appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, highlighting its connection to multiple tribes.
בְּרִיעָה n.pr.m.
a son of Asher
son of Ephraim
a Benjamite
a Levite
base
H1283 בְּרִיעָה . a son of Asher
. son of Ephraim
. a Benjamite
. a Levite
1283 Briy`ah ber-ee'-aw
apparently from the feminine of 7451 with a prepositional
prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites:--
Beriah.
see HEBREW for 07451
בְּרִיעָה (be.ri.ah) — Beriah.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Asher (H0836);
brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440) and Serah (H8294);
father of: Heber (H2268) and Malchiel (H4439); also called Beriite at Num.26.44;
Also named: be.ri.i (בְּרִיעִי "Beriite" H1284)
§ Beriah = "with a friend"
1) a son of Asher
2) a son of Ephraim
3) a Benjamite
4) a Levite
בְּרִיעָה (be.ri.ah) — Beriah.
A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.23;
son of: Ephraim (H0669);
brother of: Shuthelah (H7803), Becher (H1071H), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827) and Elead (H0496);
father of: Sheerah (H7609), Rephah (H7506) and Resheph (H7566)
§ Beriah = "with a friend"
1) a son of Asher
2) a son of Ephraim
3) a Benjamite
4) a Levite
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm
Beriah
A gift, or in evil. (1.) One of Asher’s four sons, and father of Heber (Gen. 46:17).
(2.) A son of Ephraim (1 Chr. 7:20-23), born after the slaughter of his brothers, and so called by his father “because it went evil with his house” at that time.
(3.) A Benjamite who with his brother Shema founded Ajalon and expelled the Gittites (1 Chr. 8:13).
(in evil, or a gift). A son of Asher. (Genesis 46:17; Numbers 26:44,45) A son of Ephraim. (1 Chronicles 7:20-23) A Benjamite. (1 Chronicles 8:13,16) A Levite. (1 Chronicles 23:10,11)
in fellowship; in envy
שֶׂ֫רַח (Serach) refers to a woman from the tribe of Asher, noted in the context of the Israelites in Egypt and the Wilderness. She is mentioned in Genesis 46:17 as the daughter of Asher and sister to several other figures. The name may also be linked to the meaning 'the prince breathed,' and it is sometimes rendered as 'Sarah'.
שֶׂ֫רַח n.pr.f. daughter of Asher
base
H8294 שֶׂ֫רַח daughter of Asher
8294 Serach seh'-rakh
by permutation for 5629; superfluity; Serach, an
Israelitess:--Sarah, Serah.
see HEBREW for 05629
שֶׂ֫רַח, שָׂ֫רַח (se.rach) — Serah.
A woman of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
daughter of: Asher (H0836);
sister of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440) and Beriah (H1283)
§ Serah = "the prince breathed"
1) daughter of Asher
1a) also 'Sarah'
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper feminineHC/Npf
Serah
Abundance; princess, the daughter of Asher and grand-daughter of Jacob (Gen. 46:17); called also Sarah (Num. 26:46; R.V., “Serah”).
the daughter of Asher, (Genesis 46:17; 1 Chronicles 7:30) called in (Numbers 26:46) SARAH. (B.C. about 1700.)
אָחוֹת (achowth) means 'sister' and can refer to a full sister, half-sister, or a relative. It is used both literally and figuratively, symbolizing relationships such as that of Israel and Judah, and can also imply intimacy or connection. The word is built from a feminine form related to other terms for kinship.
אָחוֹת 114 n.f. sister
sister
= beloved
symbol. of Judah, Samaria, Sodom & Jerusalem
fig. of intimate connection
another
base
H269 אָחוֹת sister
269 'achowth aw-khoth'
irregular feminine of 251; a sister (used very widely (like
250), literally and figuratively):--(an-)other, sister,
together.
see HEBREW for 0251
see HEBREW for 0250
אָחוֹת (a.chot) — sister.
1) sister
1a) sister (same parents)
1b) half-sister (same father)
1c) relative
1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship
1d) beloved
1d1) bride
1e) (fig.) of intimate connection
1f) another
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3mp
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)
Conj | N-mp — Conjunction · noun common masculine plural constructHC/Ncmpc
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.
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…
בְּרִיעָה (Bri'ah) refers to a name associated with four different Israelites: a son of Asher, a son of Ephraim, a Benjamite, and a Levite. The name is linked to the meaning 'with a friend.' The entries indicate that Beriah appears in various contexts in the Old Testament, highlighting its connection to multiple tribes.
בְּרִיעָה n.pr.m.
a son of Asher
son of Ephraim
a Benjamite
a Levite
base
H1283 בְּרִיעָה . a son of Asher
. son of Ephraim
. a Benjamite
. a Levite
1283 Briy`ah ber-ee'-aw
apparently from the feminine of 7451 with a prepositional
prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites:--
Beriah.
see HEBREW for 07451
בְּרִיעָה (be.ri.ah) — Beriah.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Asher (H0836);
brother of: Imnah (H3232), Ishvah (H3438), Ishvi (H3440) and Serah (H8294);
father of: Heber (H2268) and Malchiel (H4439); also called Beriite at Num.26.44;
Also named: be.ri.i (בְּרִיעִי "Beriite" H1284)
§ Beriah = "with a friend"
1) a son of Asher
2) a son of Ephraim
3) a Benjamite
4) a Levite
בְּרִיעָה (be.ri.ah) — Beriah.
A man of the tribe of Ephraim living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.23;
son of: Ephraim (H0669);
brother of: Shuthelah (H7803), Becher (H1071H), Tahan (H8465), Ezer (H5827) and Elead (H0496);
father of: Sheerah (H7609), Rephah (H7506) and Resheph (H7566)
§ Beriah = "with a friend"
1) a son of Asher
2) a son of Ephraim
3) a Benjamite
4) a Levite
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Beriah
A gift, or in evil. (1.) One of Asher’s four sons, and father of Heber (Gen. 46:17).
(2.) A son of Ephraim (1 Chr. 7:20-23), born after the slaughter of his brothers, and so called by his father “because it went evil with his house” at that time.
(3.) A Benjamite who with his brother Shema founded Ajalon and expelled the Gittites (1 Chr. 8:13).
(in evil, or a gift). A son of Asher. (Genesis 46:17; Numbers 26:44,45) A son of Ephraim. (1 Chronicles 7:20-23) A Benjamite. (1 Chronicles 8:13,16) A Levite. (1 Chronicles 23:10,11)
in fellowship; in envy
חֶ֫בֶר (chever) refers to several individuals in the Old Testament, including a Kenite husband of Jael, a man from the tribe of Asher, and members of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. The name means 'comrade.' Notably, the Kenite Heber is recognized for his role in the story of Sisera's defeat. There are multiple figures named Heber, each with distinct genealogies.
חֶ֫בֶר, חֵ֫בֶר n.pr.m.
the Kenite, husband of Deborah
a man of Asher
name in Judah
a Benjamite
base
H2268 חֶ֫בֶר, חֵ֫בֶר . the Kenite, husband of Deborah
. a man of Asher
. name in Judah
. a Benjamite
2268 Cheber kheh'-ber
the same as 2267; community; Cheber, the name of a Kenite and
of three Israelites:--Heber.
see HEBREW for 02267
חֶ֫בֶר (che.ver) — Heber.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Beriah (H1283);
brother of: Malchiel (H4439);
father of: Japhlet (H3310), Shomer (H7763H), Hotham (H2369) and Shua (H7774)
Also named: chev.ri (חֶבְרִי "Heberite" H2277)
§ Heber = "comrade"
1) the Kenite, husband of Jael, who slew Sisera by driving a nail into his temple
2) grandson of Asher from whom came the Heberites
3) father of Socho, a Judahite
4) a Benjamite
5) another Benjamite
6) a Gadite
חֶ֫בֶר (che.ver) — Heber.
A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.4.11; married to Jael (H3278)
§ Heber = "comrade"
1) the Kenite, husband of Jael, who slew Sisera by driving a nail into his temple
2) grandson of Asher from whom came the Heberites
3) father of Socho, a Judahite
4) a Benjamite
5) another Benjamite
6) a Gadite
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
he'-ber (chebher, "associate" or, possibly, "enchanter"; Eber): A name occurring several times in the Old Testament as the name of an individual or of a clan.
(1) A member of the tribe of Asher and son of Beraiah (Ge 46:17; Nu 26:45; 1Ch 7:31 f).
(2) A Kenite, husband of Jael, who deceptively slew Sisera, captain of the army of Jabin, a Canaanite king (Jud 4:17; 5:24). He had separated himself from the main body of the Kenites, which accounts for his tent being near Kedesh, the place of Sisera's disastrous battle (Jud 4:11).
Heber
Passing over. (1.) Son of Beriah and grandson of Asher (Gen. 46:17; 1 Chr. 7:31, 32).
(2.) The Kenite (Judg. 4:11, 17; 5:24), a descendant of Hobab. His wife Jael received Sisera (q.v.) into her tent and then killed him.
(alliance). Grandson of the patriarch Asher, (Genesis 46:17; Numbers 26:45; 1 Chronicles 7:31) from whom came the Heberites. (Numbers 26:45) The patriarch Eber. (Luke 3:35) [EBER] The father of Socho; a Judite. (1 Chronicles 4:18) A Benjamite. (1 Chronicles 8:17) A Benjamite. (1 Chronicles 8:22) A Gadite. (1 Chronicles 5:13) The husband of Jael, who slew Sisera by driving a nail into his temple. (
מַלְכִּיאֵל (Malkiy'el) means 'my king is God' and refers to a man from the tribe of Asher, specifically the son of Beriah. He is mentioned in Genesis 46:17 and is also noted as the grandfather of Birzaith. The name is derived from roots meaning 'king' and 'God'.
מַלְכִּיאֵל n.pr.m. son of Beriah (of Asher) (my king is Ēl)
base
H4439 מַלְכִּיאֵל son of Beriah
4439 Malkiy'el mal-kee-ale'
from 4428 and 410; king of (i.e. appointed by) God; Malkiel,
an Israelite:--Malchiel.
see HEBREW for 04428
see HEBREW for 0410
מַלְכִּיאֵל (mal.ki.el) — Malchiel.
A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.17;
son of: Beriah (H1283);
brother of: Heber (H2268);
father of: Birzaith (H1269)
Also named: mal.ki.e.li (מַלְכִּיאֵלִי "Malchielite" H4440)
§ Malchiel = "my king is God"
the son of Beriah and grandson of Asher
Conj | N-proper — Conjunction · noun proper masculineHC/Npm