Numbers 7:36 — Word Study
WLCבַּיּוֹם֙ הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י נָשִׂ֖יא לִבְנֵ֣י שִׁמְע֑וֹן שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ צוּרִֽישַׁדָּֽי׃
BSAOn the fifthchămîyshîy dayyôwm [day of presentation, of offering] ShelumielShᵉlumîyʼêl [the prince, leader] sonbên of ZurishaddaiTsûwrîyshadday the leadernâsîyʼ [or prince, high-ranking official] of the Simeonitesbên [children of Simeon, the tribe of Shimeon] [drew near]Shimʻôwn [came forward, presented himself]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בַּיּוֹם֙ | on the day | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י | fifth | Particle |
| נָשִׂ֖יא | [the] leader | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לִבְנֵ֣י | of [the] descendants of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| שִׁמְע֑וֹן | Simeon | Noun proper masculine |
| שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל | Shelumiel | Noun proper masculine |
| בֶּן־ | [the] son of | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| צוּרִֽישַׁדָּֽי׃ | Zurishaddai | Noun proper masculine |
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| BSB | On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near. |
| KJV | ¶ On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer: |
| ASV | On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon: |
| YLT | On the fifth day, the prince of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; — |
| WEB | On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, |
| BBE | On the fifth day Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, chief of the children of Simeon: |
The translations agree on the key terms used to describe Shelumiel's role as leader.
The sentence consists of a main clause that clearly identifies the time, the individual, and their role.
2 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Numbers 7:36
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 Offerings of the Leadersgenerated
Numbers 7:36 describes the fifth day of offerings during the dedication of the tabernacle, where each tribe's leader presented their gifts. This structured presentation highlights the organization and reverence of the Israelite community as they come together to honor God through their offerings, as seen in the broader context of Numbers 7:1-89.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Numbers 1:6 | from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; |
| 2 | Numbers 2:12 | The tribe of Simeon will camp next to it. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — נָשִׂ֖יא, na.Si'generated
The word נָשִׂיא (nasiy') means 'leader' or 'prince.' It indicates a high-ranking official, often associated with authority and responsibility within the community. This noun is in the masculine singular form, emphasizing the individual role of Shelumiel as the representative of the tribe of Simeon.
This term is used throughout the Old Testament to denote leadership roles, suggesting a figure of influence and guidance. In this context, it underscores Shelumiel's position as a key leader during a significant ceremonial event.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible, which uses the term leader to describe Shelumiel.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main clause of the verse is governed by the finite verb נָשִׂ֖יא, drew near, which establishes the action of Shelumiel approaching. The structure includes a prepositional phrase indicating the time, a numeral phrase specifying the order, and noun phrases that provide details about the leader and his lineage.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the time of the event, followed by the subject, which highlights the significance of the fifth day in the context of the offerings.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates נָשִׂ֖יא as ἄρξων (arxōn), meaning 'ruler' or 'leader.' This choice reflects a similar understanding of authority, emphasizing Shelumiel's leadership role within the tribe.
This translation aligns closely with the Hebrew meaning, maintaining the focus on Shelumiel's position of power and responsibility.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Numbers 7:36 tells us that on the fifth day, Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, who was the leader of the Simeonites, came forward to present his offering. This act is part of the larger ceremony where each tribe's leader brought gifts to God, showing their dedication and reverence.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Shelumiel was the leader of the Simeonites during the time of the Exodus, representing his tribe in the offerings made to God.
The fifth day marks a specific moment in the ceremonial offerings, emphasizing the structured approach the Israelites took in their worship and dedication to God.
To draw near signifies a formal approach, indicating that Shelumiel was presenting himself and his offerings in a sacred context, highlighting the importance of the ritual.
This verse is part of a larger account detailing the offerings made by the leaders of each tribe, showcasing the communal aspect of worship and the significance of each tribe's contribution.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What can I learn from Shelumiel's act of presenting himself before God?
- How can I apply the concept of leadership in my own life, as exemplified by Shelumiel?
- In what ways can I contribute to my community, similar to how the leaders of Israel contributed to the tabernacle?
- How does understanding the context of this offering enhance my appreciation for the rituals in the Old Testament?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Numbers 7:36 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleOn the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, [did offer]. See Numbers 1:6.
Read John Gill on Numbers 7 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe offered for his offering one silver charger, the weight whereof was an hundred and thirty shekels, one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine
Read Robert Jamieson on Numbers 7 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon,
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the Simeonites, presented an offering.
Tyndale line
¶ On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, offered :
The fifth day Shelumiel the sonne of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon offered.
Strictly literal
On the fifth day, the prince of the children of Simeon, Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
On the fifth day, the prince of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; —
On the fifth day, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, prince of the sons of Simeon—
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, the prince of the children of Simeon, [did offer]:
On the fifth day, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the descendants of Simeon, offered his sacrifice.
From the Latin
The fifth day the prince of the sons of Simeon, Salamiel the son of Surisaddai,
Simplified
The fifth day Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the tribe of Simeon, came forward.
On the fifth day Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, chief of the children of Simeon:
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 is consistent with the Septuagint and the Samaritan Pentateuch, which agree word for word in this verse, confirming the integrity of the text across these ancient witnesses.
בַּיּוֹם֙ הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י נָשִׂ֖יא לִבְנֵ֣י שִׁמְע֑וֹן שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ צוּרִֽישַׁדָּֽי׃
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.
ביום החמישׁי נשׂיא לבני שׁמעון שׁלמיאל בן צורישׁדי
Agrees with the Masoretic Text here, word for word.
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 Numbers 7:36
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.
יוֹם (yowm) means 'day' and refers to a division of time, contrasting with night. It can denote a literal 24-hour period, a general time span, or even a year. The term is used in various contexts, including the 'day of Yahweh,' which signifies a time of divine judgment. It also appears in phrases indicating temporal references like today, yesterday, and tomorrow.
יוֹם 2285 n.m. day
day, opp. night
Day as division of time
יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
Pl. days of anyone
Days
יוֹם = time
Phrases
base
H3117 יוֹם day . day, opp. night
. Day as division of time
. יוֹם י׳ day of Yahweh, chiefly as time of his coming in judgment, involving often blessedness for righteous
. Pl. days of anyone
. Days
. יוֹם = time
. Phrases
3117 yowm yome
from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm
hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one
sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by
an associated term), (often used adverb):--age, + always, +
chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to)
day, (now a, two) days (agone), + elder, X end, + evening, +
(for) ever(-lasting, -more), X full, life, as (so) long as
(... live), (even) now, + old, + outlived, + perpetually,
presently, + remaineth, X required, season, X since, space,
then, (process of) time, + as at other times, + in trouble,
weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), X whole
(+ age), (full) year(-ly), + younger.
יוֹם (yom) — day.
: day/when/time/period
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: old.
: old/(full/many)[days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
1b2a) a working day, a day's journey
1c) days, lifetime (pl.)
1d) time, period (general)
1e) year
1f) temporal references
1f1) today
1f2) yesterday
1f3) tomorrow
יוֹם (yom) — day: year.
: year[of_days]
1) day, time, year
1a) day (as opposed to night)
1b) day (24 hour period)
1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1
1b2) as a division of time
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHRd/Ncmsa
da (yom; hemera): This common word has caused some trouble to plain readers, because they have not noticed that the word is used in several different senses in the English Bible. When the different uses of the word are understood the difficulty of interpretation vanishes. We note several different uses of the word:
(1) It sometimes means the time from daylight till dark. This popular meaning is easily discovered by the context, e. g. Ge 1:5; 8:22, etc. The marked periods of this daytime were morning, noon and night, as with us. See Ps 55:17. The early hours were sometimes called "the cool of the day" (Ge 3:8). After the exile the day. or daytime was divided into twelve hours and the night into twelve (see
Day
The Jews reckoned the day from sunset to sunset (Lev. 23:32). It was originally divided into three parts (Ps. 55:17). “The heat of the day” (1 Sam. 11:11; Neh. 7:3) was at our nine o’clock, and “the cool of the day” just before sunset (Gen. 3:8). Before the Captivity the Jews divided the night into three watches, (1) from sunset to midnight (Lam. 2:19); (2) from midnight till the cock-crowing (Judg. 7:19); and (3) from the cock-crowing till sunrise (Ex.…
The variable length of the natural day at different seasons led in the very earliest times to the adoption of the civil day (or one revolution of the sun) as a standard of time. The Hebrews reckoned the day from evening to evening, (Leviticus 23:32) deriving it from (Genesis 1:5) "the evening and the morning were the first day." The Jews are supposed, like the modern Arabs, to have adopted from an early period minute specifications of the parts of the natural day. Roughly, indeed, they were content to divide it into "morning, evening and noonday," (Psalms 55:17) but when they wished for greater accuracy they pointed to six unequal parts, each of which was again subdivided. These are held to have been -- "the dawn." "Sunrise."…
The day is distinguished into natural, civil, and artificial. The natural day is one revolution of the earth on its axis. The civil day is that, the beginning and the end of which are determined by the custom of any nation. The Hebrews began their day in the evening, Le 23:32; the Babylonians at sunrise; and we begin at midnight. The artificial day is the time of the sun’s continuance above the horizon, which is unequal according to different seasons, on account of the obliquity of the equator. The sacred writers generally divide the day into twelve hours. The sixth hour always ends at noon throughout the year; and the twelfth hour is the last hour before sunset. But in summer, all the hours of the day were longer than in winter, while those of night were shorter. See HOURS, and THREE.
חֲמִישִׁי (chamiyshiy) means 'fifth' and serves as an ordinal number indicating the position of five. It can also refer to a fifth part. The word is derived from a root associated with the number five, as noted in various lexicons.
חֲמִישִׁי m., חֲמִישִׁית f.adj.num.ordin. fifth
base
H2549 חֲמִישִׁי, חֲמִישִׁית fifth
2549 chamiyshiy kham-ee-shee'
or chamishshiy {kham-ish-shee'}; ord. from 2568; fifth; also
a fifth:--fifth (part).
see HEBREW for 02568
חֲמִישִׁי (cha.mi.shi) — fifth.
ordinal number, 5th
Art | Adj — ParticleHTd/Aomsa
נָשִׂיא (nasiy') refers to an exalted figure, such as a chief, prince, or ruler, and also denotes a rising mist or vapor. The word is derived from a root meaning 'to lift up.' Its meanings encompass leadership roles and atmospheric phenomena, as noted in various lexicons.
נָשִׂיא 128 n.m. one lifted up, i.e. a chief prince
base
[נָשִׂיא] n.[m.] rising mist, vapour
base
H5387a נָשִׂיא one lifted up, i.e. a chief prince H5387b נָשִׂיא rising mist, vapour
5387 nasiy' naw-see'
or nasi8 {naw-see'}; from 5375; properly, an exalted one,
i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist:--captain, chief,
cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
see HEBREW for 0nasi8
see HEBREW for 05375
נָשִׂיא (na.si) — leader.
one lifted up, chief, prince, captain, leader
נָשִׂיא (na.si) — mist.
rising mist, vapour
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
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
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…
שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim`own) refers to Simeon, the second son of Jacob and Leah, and the name of the tribe descended from him. The entries highlight his familial connections and mention a post-exilic Israelite with a foreign wife. The name is associated with the meaning 'heard,' derived from the root for hearing.
שִׁמְעוֹן 44 n.pr.m.
second son of Jacob and Leah
tribal name
post-ex. Jew with foreign wife
base
H8095 שִׁמְעוֹן . second son of Jacob and Leah
. tribal name
. post-ex. Jew with foreign wife
8095 Shim`own shim-one'
from 8085; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the
tribe descended from him:--Simeon.
see HEBREW for 08085
שִׁמְעוֹן (shim.on) — Simeon.
A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.33;
son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812);
brother of: Reuben (H7205), Levi (H3878), 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); married to Canaanite_woman (H3669);
father of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199), Zerah (H2226L) and Shaul (H7586H)
§ Simeon or Shimeon = "heard"
1) the 2nd son of Jacob by his wife Leah and progenitor of the tribe of Simeon
2) an Israelite of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
שִׁמְעוֹן (shim.on) — Shimeon.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.31
§ Simeon or Shimeon = "heard"
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
Simeon
Hearing. (1.) The second son of Jacob by Leah (Gen. 29:33). He was associated with Levi in the terrible act of vengeance against Hamor and the Shechemites (34:25, 26). He was detained by Joseph in Egypt as a hostage (42:24). His father, when dying, pronounced a malediction against him (49:5-7). The words in the Authorized Version (49:6), “they digged down a wall,” ought to be, as correctly rendered in the Revised Version, “they houghed an ox.”
(2.) An aged saint who visited the temple when Jesus was being presented before the Lord, and uttered lofty words of thankgiving and of prophecy (Luke 2:29-35).
(3.) One of the ancestors of Joseph (Luke 3:30).
(heard). The second of Jacob’s son by Leah. His birth is recorded in (Genesis 29:33) The first group of Jacob’s children consists, besides Simeon, of the three other sons of Leah --Reuben, Levi, Judah. Besides the massacre of Shechem, (Genesis 34:25) the only personal incident related of Simeon is the fact of his being selected by Joseph as the hostage for the appearance of Benjamin. (Genesis 42:19,24,36; 43:23) The chief families of the tribe of Simeon are mentioned int he lists of (Genesis 46:10) At the census of Sinai Simeon numbered 59,300 fighting men. (Numbers 1:23) When the second census was taken, at Shittim…
1. One of the twelve patriarches, the son of Jacob and Leah, Ge 29:33 Ex 6:15. Some have thought he was more guilty than his brethren in the treatment of Joseph, Ge 37:20 42:24 43:23; but he may have been detained as a hostage because he was one of the eldest sons. The tribes of Simeon and Levi were scattered and dispersed in Israel, in conformity with the prediction of Jacob, on account of their sacrilegious and piratical revenge of the outrage committed against Dinah their sister, Ge 34:1-31 49:5. Levi had no compact lot or portion in the Holy Land; and Simeon received for his portion only a district dismembered from Judah, with some other lands the tribe overran in the…
that hears or obeys; that is heard
שְׁלֻמִיאֵל (Shlumiy'el) refers to a personal name meaning 'peace of God' or 'friend of God.' It identifies an Israelite, specifically a prince of the tribe of Simeon during the time of the Exodus, first mentioned in Numbers 1:6. The name is constructed from roots meaning peace and God.
שְׁלֻמִיאֵל n.pr.m. in Simeon
base
H8017 שְׁלֻמִיאֵל
8017 Shlumiy'el shel-oo-mee-ale'
from 7965 and 410; peace of God; Shelumiel, an
Israelite:--Shelumiel.
see HEBREW for 07965
see HEBREW for 0410
שְׁלֻמִיאֵל (she.lu.mi.el) — Shelumiel.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6;
son of: Zurishaddai (H6701)
§ Shelumiel = "friend of God"
son of Zurishaddai and prince of the tribe of Simeon at the time of the exodus
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
she-lu'-mi-el (shelumi'el; both the punctuation and interpretation are in doubt. Massoretic Text punctuates the first element as a passive participle; the use of the participle in compounds is common in Assyrian but rare in Heb (compare Gray, HPN, 200). The meaning of the present form, if it be correct, is "at peace with God" (Hommel, Ancient Hebrew Tradition, 200, "my friend is God"). Septuagint reads Salamiel: Prince of the tribe of Simeon (Nu 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19). The genealogy of Judith (8:1) is carried back to this Shelumiel or Shelamiel, called there "Salamiel."
Horace J. Wolf
(friend of God), the son of Zurishaddai, and prince of the tribe of Simeon at the time of the exodus. (Numbers 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19) (B.C. 1431.)
same as Shelemiah
→ Son of Zurishaddai, and a leader of the tribe of Simeon in time of Moses Nu 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19
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 singular constructHNcmsc
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…
צוּרִישַׁדָּ֑י (Tsuwriyshadday) is a proper name meaning 'my rock is Almighty,' derived from roots meaning 'rock' and 'Almighty.' It refers to an Israelite mentioned in Numbers 1:6, who was the father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites during the Exodus.
צוּרִישַׁדָּ֑י n.pr.m. (my rock is Shadday);—a Simeonite
base
H6701 צוּרִישַׁדָּ֑י, צוּרִישַׁדַּי
6701 Tsuwriyshadday tsoo-ree-shad-dah'-ee
from 6697 and 7706; rock of (the) Almighty; Tsurishaddai, an
Israelite:--Zurishaddai.
see HEBREW for 06697
see HEBREW for 07706
צוּרִישַׁדָּ֑י (tsu.ri.shad.day) — Zurishaddai.
A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.1.6;
father of: Shelumiel (H8017)
§ Zurishaddai = "my rock is almighty"
father of Shelumiel, the chief of the Simeonites at the time of the exodus
N-proper — Noun proper masculineHNpm
zu-ri-shad'-a-i, zu-ri-shad'-i (tsurishadday, "my rock is Shadday"): Father of Shelumiel the head of the tribe of Simeon (Nu 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19).
See GOD, NAMES OF, II, 8; ZURIEL.
Zurishaddai
Rock of the Almighty, the father of Shelumiel, who was chief of the tribe of Simeon when Israel was encamped at Sinai (Num. 1:6; 2:12).
(my rock is the Almighty), father of Shelumiel, the chief of the tribe of Simeon at the time of the exodus. (Numbers 1:6; 2:12; 7:36,41; 10:19)
the Almighty is my rock and strength