Nehemiah 7:43 — Word Study
WLCהַלְוִיִּ֑ם בְּנֵֽי־ יֵשׁ֧וּעַ לְקַדְמִיאֵ֛ל לִבְנֵ֥י לְהוֹדְוָ֖ה שִׁבְעִ֥ים וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃ ס
BSAThe LevitesLêvîyîy [descendants of the tribe of Levi] the descendantsbên [sons, or family line] of JeshuaYêshûwaʻ [meaning God is salvation] through KadmielQadmîyʼêl [a Levite leader, meaning God is before me] through the linebên [family, or descendants] of HodevahHôwdᵉvâh△ [meaning praise of Jehovah] 74shibʻîym
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הַלְוִיִּ֑ם | the Levites | Particle, noun gentilic masculine plural absolute |
| בְּנֵֽי־ | [the] descendants of | Noun common, masculine plural construct |
| יֵשׁ֧וּעַ | Jeshua | Noun proper masculine |
| לְקַדְמִיאֵ֛ל | of Kadmiel | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| לִבְנֵ֥י | of [the] descendants | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| לְהוֹדְוָ֖ה | of Hodaviah | Preposition, noun proper masculine |
| שִׁבְעִ֥ים | seventy | Adj |
| וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃ ס | and four | Conjunction |
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| BSB | The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah ), 74. |
| KJV | ¶ The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. |
| ASV | The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four. |
| YLT | The Levites: sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel: of sons of Hodevah: seventy and four. |
| WEB | The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four. |
| BBE | The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy-four. |
There are no significant differences in how the translations render the names and numbers associated with the Levites in this verse.
The structure consists of a main clause followed by a subordinate prepositional phrase that details the lineage, concluding with a numeral phrase that states the total count.
3 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Nehemiah 7:43
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Context — The List of Returning Exilesgenerated
Nehemiah 7:43 is part of a record that enumerates the families of those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian Exile. The Levites, as a priestly tribe, played a crucial role in the religious life of Israel, and this verse highlights their lineage and numbers as they reestablish their community and worship practices.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:40 | The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua and Kadmiel (through the line of Hodaviah ), 74. |
| 2 | Nehemiah 3:9 | Next to them, Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, made repairs; |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — יֵשׁוּעַ, ye.Shu.a'generated
The name יֵשׁוּעַ (Yeshuwa`) means 'he will save' and is associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including a leader who played a significant role in the return from exile. This name reflects the hope and significance of salvation in the context of Israel's restoration.
Jeshua's mention here connects the Levites to their heritage and underscores the importance of their role in the community after returning from exile, emphasizing their spiritual responsibilities.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations of this verse agree on the key elements, identifying the Levites and their lineage.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse contains a main clause that introduces the subject, הַלְוִיִּ֑ם, the Levites, followed by a series of prepositional phrases that elaborate on their lineage and connections. The structure is straightforward, listing the ancestors and concluding with the total number of Levites.
Each component of the verse builds on the identity of the Levites, linking them through their ancestry and culminating in the numeral phrase that specifies their count.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates הַלְוִיִּ֑ם as λευῖται (Leuitai), which directly corresponds to the Levites in Hebrew, maintaining the same meaning and cultural significance.
This choice reflects a consistent understanding of the Levites' role in both the Hebrew and Greek traditions, emphasizing their importance in religious duties.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Nehemiah 7:43 lists the Levites, identifying them as descendants of Jeshua, through Kadmiel and Hodevah. The total number of Levites mentioned is seventy-four, highlighting their importance in the returning community.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
The Levites were descendants of Levi, one of Jacob's sons, set apart for religious duties and responsibilities in Israel.
Jeshua represents a key figure in the return from exile, linking the Levites to their heritage and underscoring their role in restoring worship practices.
The number seventy-four indicates the total count of Levites returning from exile, reflecting their presence and role in the community.
Hodevah means 'praise of Jehovah' and signifies the devotion of the Levites to God during their service.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can understanding the lineage of the Levites deepen my appreciation for their role in Israel's history?
- What does it mean for me to be part of a spiritual lineage or community today?
- In what ways can I honor the spiritual heritage of my own family?
- How can I contribute to my community's spiritual life, similar to the Levites' role?
Commentators on this verse — 3 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Nehemiah 7:43 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThe children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Nehemiah 7 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C. 538. Nehemiah’s own census follows, in Nehemiah 11. The exposition, especially as compared with Ezra 2, has been given on that chapter.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Nehemiah 7 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges43. and of the children of Hodevah] R.V. of the children of Hodevah. Marg. ‘Another reading is Hodeiah.’ See on Ezra 2:40; Ezra 3:9.
Read Cambridge on Nehemiah 7 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah ), 74.
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah: seventy-four.
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodevah), 74.
The Levites: the descendants of Jeshua (through Kadmiel, through the line of Hodaviah), 74.
Tyndale line
¶ The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, and of the children of Hodevah, seventy four.
The Leuites: the sonnes of Ieshua of Kadmiel, and of the sonnes of Hodiuah, seuentie and foure.
Strictly literal
The Levites: the children of Jeshua [and] of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodvah, seventy-four.
The Levites: sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel: of sons of Hodevah: seventy and four.
The Levites: sons of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of sons of Hodevah, seventy-four.
The Levites: The children of Jeshua', of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy and four.
The Levites: The descendants of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of Binnui, and of Hodevah, 74.
From the Latin
The children of Josue and Cedmihel, the sons
Simplified
This is the number of the Levites: the sons of Jeshua through Kadmiel (sons of Hodaviah), 74;
The Levites: the children of Jeshua, of Kadmiel, of the children of Hodevah, seventy-four.
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 wording of this verse, with all eight words matched in the Hebrew and Greek texts. This consistency indicates a shared understanding of the Levites' lineage and their role in the community.
הַלְוִיִּ֑ם בְּנֵֽי־ יֵשׁ֧וּעַ לְקַדְמִיאֵ֛ל לִבְנֵ֥י לְהוֹדְוָ֖ה שִׁבְעִ֥ים וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃ ס
8 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 Nehemiah 7:43
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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
Art | Ngmpa — Particle · noun gentilic masculine plural absoluteHTd/Ngmpa
le'-vits.
See PRIESTS AND LEVITES.
(descendants of Levi). Sometimes the name extends to the whole tribe, the priests included, (Exodus 6:25; Leviticus 25:32; Numbers 35:2; Joshua 21:3,41) etc; sometimes only to those members of the tribe who were not priests, and as distinguished from them. Sometimes again it is added as an epithet of the smaller portion of the tribe, and we read of "the priests the Levites." (Joshua 3:3; Ezekiel 44:15) The history of the tribe and of the functions attached to its several orders is essential to any right apprehension of the history of Israel as a people. It will fall…
All the descendants of Levi may be comprised under this name, Ex 6:16,25 Jos 3:3, (see LEVI;) but chiefly those who were employed in the lower services in the temple, by which they were distinguished from the priests, who were of the race of Levi by Aaron, and were employed in higher offices, Nu 3:6-10 18:2-7. God chose the Levites for the service of his tabernacle and temple, instead of the firstborn of all Israel, to whom such duties naturally belonged, and who were already sacred to God in memory of the great deliverance in Egypt. Ex 13:1-22 Nu 3:12,13,39-51. In the wilderness, the Levites took charge of the tabernacle…
→ (The descendants of Levi)
→ Set apart as ministers of religion Nu 1:47-54; 3:6-16; 16:9; 26:57-62; De 10:8; 1Ch 15:2
→ Substituted in the place of the firstborn children Nu 3:12,41-45; 8:14,16-18; 18:6
→ Religious zeal of Ex 32:26-28; De 33:9,10; Mal 2:4,5
→ Consecration of Nu 8:6-21
→ Sedition among, led by Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and On, on account of jealousy toward Moses and Aaron Nu 16; with 4:19,20
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-mp — Noun common · masculine plural constructHNcmpc
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…
The Hebrew word יֵשׁוּעַ (*Yeshuwa`*) refers to Jeshua, meaning 'he will save.' It is associated with several figures in the Old Testament, including Moses' successor, a high priest after the restoration, and various priests and leaders during the Divided Monarchy and Exile. The term also denotes a town in southern Judah. There are multiple references to Jeshua across different contexts, highlighting his significance in Israel's history.
יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ, and (later) יֵשׁוּעַ, n.pr.m. (& loc., v. 9 infr.) (י׳ is salvation or י׳ is opulence)
Moses’ successor, son of Nun
a Bethshemite
h.p. after the restoration, son of Jehozadak
governor of Jerusalem under Josiah
head of one of the classes of priests
a Levitical family-name of frequent occurrence
father of a builder at the wall
a Judaite family-name
n.pr.loc. in south of Judah
base
H3442 יְהוֹשׁוּעַ, יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
3442 Yeshuwa` yay-shoo'-ah
for 3091; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites,
also of a place in Palestine:--Jeshua.
see HEBREW for 03091
יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.24.11;
son of: Jozadak (H3136)
§ Jeshua = "he is saved"
1) son of Nun of the tribe of Ephraim and successor to Moses as the leader of the children of Israel; led the conquest of Canaan
2) son of Jehozadak and high priest after the restoration
3) a priest in the time of David who had charge of the 9th course
4) a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah
5) head of a Levitical house which returned from captivity in Babylon
6) father of a builder of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
7) a town in southern Judah reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity
יֵשׁוּעַ (ye.shu.a) — Jeshua.
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.31.15
§ Jeshua = "he is saved"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
jesh'-u-a, je-shu'-a (yeshua`): A place occupied by the children of Judah after their return from captivity (Ne 11:26), evidently, from the places named with it, in the extreme South of Judah. It may correspond with the Shema of Jos 15:26, and possibly to the Sheba of 19:2. The site may be Khirbet Sa`weh, a ruin upon a prominent hill, Tell es Sa`weh, 12 miles East-Northeast of Beersheba. The hill is surrounded by a wall of large blocks of stone. PEF, III, 409-10, Sh XXV.
Jeshua
(1.) Head of the ninth priestly order (Ezra 2:36); called also Jeshuah (1 Chr. 24:11).
(2.) A Levite appointed by Hezekiah to distribute offerings in the priestly cities (2 Chr. 31:15).
(whom Jehovah helps), one of the towns reinhabited by the people of Judah after the return from captivity. (Nehemiah 11:26) It is not mentioned elsewhere.
Or JOSHUA, son of Josedech, was high priest of the Jews at their return from the captivity, and acted well his part in the restoration of the city, the temple, and the divine worship, Ezr 4:3 5:2. His name occurs in the prophecies of the time, Hag 1:1 2:2 Zec 3:1-10 6:11-15.
קַדְמִיאֵל (Qadmiy'el) is a proper name meaning 'God is the ancient one,' derived from the roots for 'presence of God' and 'ancient.' It refers to a Levite mentioned in Ezra 2:40, who was a leader among the returning exiles and oversaw temple work. The name appears in the context of three Israelites.
קַדְמִיאֵל n.pr.m. Levite name (Ēl is the ancient one)
base
H6934 קַדְמִיאֵל
6934 Qadmiy'el kad-mee-ale'
from 6924 and 410; presence of God; Kadmiel, the name of
three Israelites:--Kadmiel.
see HEBREW for 06924
see HEBREW for 0410
קַדְמִיאֵל (qad.mi.el) — Kadmiel.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.40;
father of: Jeshua (H3442N)
§ Kadmiel = "God is the ancient one"
a Levite, descendant of Hodaviah, and head of a family of returning exiles; also oversaw the work on the temple and also was one of the leaders of the people who led the people in the public confession
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper masculineHR/Npm
kad'-mi-el (qadhmi'el, "before God," "priest"(?); "Cadmiel" in parallel lists in 1 Esdras 5:26,58 the King James Version; omitted in Septuagint Codex Vaticanus; Codex Alexandrinus reads kai Kadmielon): A Levite (Ezr 2:40; Ne 7:43), founder of a family whose descendants returned from captivity with Zerubbabel (Ezr 2:1; Ne 7:43; 12:1,8). He is named among those who praise God for the return (Ne 9:4,5; 12:24); was of those who "set forward" the work of the Lord's house (Ezr 3:9; 1 Esdras 5:26,58), and is again mentioned with those who "seal" the new Return Covenant (
Kadmiel
Before God; i.e., his servant, one of the Levites who returned with Zerubbabel from the Captivity (Neh. 9:4; 10:9; 12:8).
(before God), one of the Levites who with his family returned from Babylon with Zerubbabel. (Ezra 2:40; Nehemiah 7:43) He and his house are mentioned in history on three occasions - (Ezra 3:9; Nehemiah 9:4,5; 10:9) (B.C. 535-410.)
God of antiquity; God of rising
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)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
הוֹדְוָה (Hodevah) refers to a name associated with an Israelite, specifically a head of a Levitical family during the time of Exile and Return. This name appears in Ezra 2:40 and Nehemiah 7:43, where it is also noted as Hodeiah. The meaning is linked to 'praise of Jehovah,' indicating its significance in the context of worship.
הודוה Kt, הוֹדְיָה Qr, n.pr.m. only in Ne 7:43 of a Levitical family
ref
H1937 הודוה, הוֹדְוָה
1937 Howdvah ho-dev-aw'
a form of 1938; Hodevah (or Hodevjah), an
Israelite:--Hodevah.
see HEBREW for 01938
הוֹדְיָה (ho.de.vah) — Hodevah.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.40; also called Hodevah at Neh.7.43; Judah at Ezr.3.9;
Another name of ho.dav.yah (הוֹדַוְיָה "Hodaviah" H1938J)
§ Hodevah = "praise of Jehovah"
the head of a Levitical family returning from Exile in the time of Nehemiah
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper masculineHR/Npm
hod-a-vi'-a (hodhawyah, or hodhawyahu; the Septuagint's Codex Alexandrinus, Hodouia):
(1) One of the heads of the half-tribe of Manasseh on the East of the Jordan (1Ch 5:24).
(2) A Benjamite, the son of Hassenuah (1Ch 9:7).
(3) A Levite, who seems to have been the head of an important family in that tribe (Ezr 2:40). In Ne 7:43 the name is Hodevah (hodhewah; Qere hodheyah). Compare Ezr 3:9.
(4) A son of Elioenai, and a descendant of David (1Ch 3:24; hodhaywahu; Qere hodhawyahu, the King James Version "Hodaiah").
(Praise ye Jehovah). A man of Manasseh, one of the heads of the half tribe on the east of Jordan (1 Chronicles 5:24) (B.C. 720.) A man of Benjamin, son of Has-senuah. (1 Chronicles 9:7) A Levite, who seems to have given his name to an important family in the tribe. (Ezra 2:40) (B.C. before 536.)
Hodiah, Hodijah, same as Hodaiah
שִׁבְעִים (shib`iym) means 'seventy' in Hebrew. It is derived from a root meaning 'seven' and is used to denote the number seventy, often referenced in contexts involving counting or enumeration.
שִׁבְעִים 91 n.pl. seventy
base
H7657 שִׁבְעִים seventy
7657 shib`iym. shib-eem'
multiple of 7651; seventy:--seventy, threescore and ten
(+ -teen).
see HEBREW for 07651
שִׁבְעִים (shiv.im) — seventy.
seventy
Adj — AdjHAcmpa
sev'-n-ti (shibh`im; hebdomekonta).
See NUMBER.
→ The senate of the Israilites composed of seventy elders Ex 24:1,9; Nu 11:16,24,25
→ The seventy disciples sent forth by Jesus (though the best Greek mss. have “seventy-two”) Lu 10:1-17
→ The Jews in captivity in Babylon for seventy years Jer 25:11,12; 29:10; Da 9:2; Zec 1:12; 7:5
→ See ISRAEL
→ 70 Weeks in the vision of Daniel Da 9:24
אַרְבַּע (arba) means 'four' in Hebrew. It is a masculine noun derived from the root associated with the number four. The entries consistently affirm this meaning without any significant disagreement among lexicons.
אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
base
H702 אַרְבַּע, אַרְבָּעָה four
702 'arba` ar-bah'
masculine oarbaah {ar-baw-aw'}; from 7251; four:--four.
see HEBREW for 07251
אַרְבַּע (ar.ba) — four.
four
HC/Acbsa — ConjunctionHC/Acbsa
for ('arba`; tessares): "Four" (cardinal number) was a sacred and complete number with the Hebrews, as well as with several other peoples. It occurs very frequently in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
(1) It indicates completeness. We have the four rivers of Paradise (Ge 2:10); the four winds of heaven (Eze 37:9; Da 7:2; 8:8; 11:4; Zec 6:5, the Revised Version, margin "spirits"; /APC 2Esdras 13:5); "the four winds" (Mt 24:31; Mr 13:27); "the four corners of the earth" (Isa 11:12;