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Ezra 10

1 Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before the house of God, there was gathered together unto him out of Israel a very great assembly of men and women and children; for the people wept very sore.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now when Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
  • had prayed H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
  • and when he had confessed H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
  • weeping H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
  • and casting himself down H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
  • before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • there assembled H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
  • unto him out of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • a very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
  • great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
  • congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
  • of men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • and women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • and children H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
  • for the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
  • very H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • sore H1059 (בֶּכֶה) — a weeping

2 And Shecaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have married foreign women of the peoples of the land: yet now there is hope for Israel concerning this thing.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Shechaniah H7935 (שְׁכַנְיָה) — Shekanjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
  • answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
  • We have trespassed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
  • against our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • and have taken H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • yet now there is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
  • hope H4723 (מִקְוֶה) — something waited for, i.e. confidence (objective or subjective); also a collection, i.e. (of water) a pond, or (of men and horses) a caravan or drove
  • in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

3 Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the law.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now therefore let us make H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
  • a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
  • with our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • to put away H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • all the wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • and such as are born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
  • of them, according to the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
  • of my lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
  • and of those that tremble H2730 (חָרֵד) — fearful; also reverential
  • at the commandment H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
  • of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • and let it be done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • according to the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch

4 Arise; for the matter belongeth unto thee, and we are with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
  • matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • with thee: be of good courage H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
  • and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

5 Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
  • Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
  • and made the chief H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • to swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
  • that they should do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • according to this word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • And they sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)

6 Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water; for he mourned because of the trespass of them of the captivity.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
  • rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
  • from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
  • the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • into the chamber H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
  • of Johanan H3076 (יְהוֹחָנָן) — Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Eliashib H475 (אֶלְיָשִׁיב) — Eljashib, the name of six Israelites
  • he came H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
  • thither, he did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
  • no bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
  • nor drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
  • water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
  • for he mourned H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
  • because of the transgression H4604 (מַעַל) — treachery, i.e. sin
  • of them that had been carried away H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles

7 And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem;

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 2 Chronicles 30:5 · Ezra 1:1
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they made proclamation H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
  • And they made proclamation H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
  • throughout Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • unto all the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of the captivity H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
  • that they should gather themselves together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
  • unto Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine

8 and that whosoever came not within three days, according to the counsel of the princes and the elders, all his substance should be forfeited, and himself separated from the assembly of the captivity.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And that whosoever would not come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • within three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
  • days H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 ter…
  • according to the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
  • of the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • and the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
  • all his substance H7399 (רְכוּשׁ) — property (as gathered)
  • should be forfeited H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
  • and himself separated H914 (בָּדַל) — to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.)
  • from the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
  • of those that had been carried away H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles

9 Then all the men of Judah and Benjamin gathered themselves together unto Jerusalem within the three days (it was the ninth month, on the twentieth day of the month); and all the people sat in the broad place before the house of God, trembling because of this matter, and for the great rain.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then all the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • gathered themselves together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
  • unto Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
  • within three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
  • days H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 ter…
  • the ninth H8671 (תְּשִׁיעִי) — ninth
  • month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
  • on the twentieth H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
  • of the month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
  • and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • in the street H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
  • of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • trembling H7460 (רָעַד) — to shudder (more or less violently)
  • matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • and for the great rain H1653 (גֶּשֶׁם) — a shower

10 And Ezra the priest stood up, and said unto them, Ye have trespassed, and have married foreign women, to increase the guilt of Israel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
  • the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • stood up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • unto them, Ye have transgressed H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
  • and have taken H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • to increase H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
  • the trespass H819 (אַשְׁמָה) — guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering
  • of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

11 Now therefore make confession unto Jehovah, the God of your fathers, and do his pleasure; and separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the foreign women.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Now therefore make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • confession H8426 (תּוֹדָה) — properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
  • unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
  • God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • his pleasure H7522 (רָצוֹן) — delight (especially as shown)
  • and separate H914 (בָּדַל) — to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.)
  • yourselves from the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
  • and from the strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman

12 Then all the assembly answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast said concerning us, so must we do.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 10:3 · Nehemiah 13:23 · Psalms 78:37 · Psalms 78:57
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
  • answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
  • and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
  • with a loud H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
  • voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
  • As thou hast said H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • so must we do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

13 But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without: neither is this a work of one day or two; for we have greatly transgressed in this matter.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 10:18 · Matthew 7:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But H61 (אֲבָל) — nay, i.e. truly or yet
  • the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
  • many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
  • a time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
  • of much rain H1653 (גֶּשֶׁם) — a shower
  • and we are not able H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
  • to stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • without H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
  • a work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
  • of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • day H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 ter…
  • or two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
  • for we are many H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
  • that have transgressed H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
  • in this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

14 Let now our princes be appointed for all the assembly, and let all them that are in our cities that have married foreign women come at appointed times, and with them the elders of every city, and the judges thereof, until the fierce wrath of our God be turned from us, until this matter be despatched.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Let now our rulers H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
  • of all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
  • stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • and let all them which have taken H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • in our cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
  • at appointed H2163 (זָמַן) — to fix (a time)
  • times H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
  • and with them the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
  • of every city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
  • and the judges H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
  • thereof, until the fierce H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
  • wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
  • of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
  • for this matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
  • be turned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…

15 Only Jonathan the son of Asahel and Jahzeiah the son of Tikvah stood up against this matter: and Meshullam and Shabbethai the Levite helped them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Only Jonathan H3129 (יוֹנָתָן) — Jonathan, the name of ten Israelites
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Asahel H6214 (עֲשָׂהאֵל) — Asahel, the name of four Israelites
  • and Jahaziah H3167 (יַחְזְיָה) — Jachzejah, an Israelite
  • of Tikvah H8616 (תִּקְוָה) — Tikvah, the name of two Israelites
  • were employed H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
  • and Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
  • and Shabbethai H7678 (שַׁבְּתַי) — Shabbethai, the name of three Israelites
  • the Levite H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • helped H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid

16 And the children of the captivity did so. And Ezra the priest, with certain heads of fathers’ houses, after their fathers’ houses, and all of them by their names, were set apart; and they sat down in the first day of the tenth month to examine the matter.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 13:14 · Deuteronomy 13:15 · Job 29:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And the children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of the captivity H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
  • did so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
  • And Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
  • the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • certain H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
  • of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • after the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
  • of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
  • names H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
  • were separated H914 (בָּדַל) — to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.)
  • and sat down H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • in the first H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • day H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 ter…
  • of the tenth H6224 (עֲשִׂירִי) — tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or (feminine) part
  • month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
  • to examine H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
  • the matter H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

17 And they made an end with all the men that had married foreign women by the first day of the first month.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
  • with all the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
  • that had taken H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • by the first H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
  • day H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 ter…
  • of the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
  • month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month

18 And among the sons of the priests there were found that had married foreign women: namely, of the sons of Jeshua, the son of Jozadak, and his brethren, Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And among the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
  • there were found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
  • that had taken H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
  • strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Jeshua H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ) — Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine
  • the son H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Jozadak H3136 (יוֹצָדָק) — Jotsadak, an Israelite
  • and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
  • Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
  • and Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites
  • and Jarib H3402 (יָרִיב) — Jarib, the name of three Israelites
  • and Gedaliah H1436 (גְּדַּלְיָה) — Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites

19 And they gave their hand that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their guilt.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And they gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
  • their hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
  • that they would put away H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
  • their wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • guilty H818 (אָשֵׁם) — guilty; hence, presenting a sin-offering
  • a ram H352 (אַיִל) — properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically a chief (politically); also a ram (from his strength); a pilaster (as a strong support); an oak or othe…
  • of the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
  • for their trespass H819 (אַשְׁמָה) — guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering

20 And of the sons of Immer: Hanani and Zebadiah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 24:14 · Ezra 2:36 · Ezra 2:37 · Ezra 2:39 · Ezra 3:2 · Nehemiah 7:40
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Immer H564 (אִמֵּר) — Immer, the name of five Israelites
  • Hanani H2607 (חֲנָנִי) — Chanani, the name of six Israelites
  • and Zebadiah H2069 (זְבַדְיָה) — Zebadjah, the name of nine Israelites

21 And of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Harim H2766 (חָרִם) — Charim, an Israelite
  • Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
  • and Elijah H452 (אֵלִיָּה) — Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites
  • and Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
  • and Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
  • and Uzziah H5818 (עֻזִּיָּה) — Uzzijah, the name of five Israelites

22 And of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethanel, Jozabad, and Elasah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 9:12 · Ezra 2:36 · Ezra 2:38 · Ezra 3:2 · Nehemiah 7:41
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Pashur H6583 (פַּשְׁחוּר) — Pashchur, the name of four Israelites
  • Elioenai H454 (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי) — Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites
  • Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
  • Ishmael H3458 (יִשְׁמָעֵאל) — Jishmael, the name of Abraham's oldest son, and of five Israelites
  • Nethaneel H5417 (נְתַנְאֵל) — Nethanel, the name of ten Israelites
  • Jozabad H3107 (יוֹזָבָד) — Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
  • and Elasah H501 (אֶלְעָשָׂה) — Elasah, the name of four Israelites

23 And of the Levites: Jozabad, and Shimei, and Kelaiah (the same is Kelita), Pethahiah, Judah, and Eliezer.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 8:33 · Nehemiah 8:7 · Nehemiah 10:10 · Nehemiah 11:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Also of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
  • Jozabad H3107 (יוֹזָבָד) — Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
  • and Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites
  • and Kelaiah H7041 (קֵלָיָה) — Kelajah, an Israelite
  • Kelita H7042 (קְלִיטָא) — Kelita, the name of three Israelites
  • Pethahiah H6611 (פְּתַחְיָה) — Pethachjah, the name of four Israelites
  • Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
  • and Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites

24 And of the singers: Eliashib. And of the porters: Shallum, and Telem, and Uri.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of the singers H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
  • also; Eliashib H475 (אֶלְיָשִׁיב) — Eljashib, the name of six Israelites
  • and of the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
  • Shallum H7967 (שַׁלּוּם) — Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites
  • and Telem H2928 (טֶלֶם) — Telem, the name of a place in Idumaea, also of a temple doorkeeper
  • and Uri H221 (אוּרִי) — Uri, the name of three Israelites

25 And of Israel: Of the sons of Parosh: Ramiah, and Izziah, and Malchijah, and Mijamin, and Eleazar, and Malchijah, and Benaiah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:3 · Nehemiah 7:8
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Moreover of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
  • of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Parosh H6551 (פַּרְעֹשׁ) — Parosh, the name of our Israelite
  • Ramiah H7422 (רַמְיָה) — Ramjah, an Israelite
  • and Jeziah H3150 (יִזִּיָּה) — Jizzijah, an Israelite
  • and Malchiah H4441 (מַלְכִּיָּה) — Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites
  • and Miamin H4326 (מִיָּמִן) — Mijamin, the name of three Israelites
  • and Eleazar H499 (אֶלְעָזָר) — Elazar, the name of seven Israelites
  • and Malchijah H4441 (מַלְכִּיָּה) — Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites
  • and Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites

26 And of the sons of Elam: Mattaniah, Zechariah, and Jehiel, and Abdi, and Jeremoth, and Elijah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:7 · Ezra 2:31 · Ezra 8:7 · Ezra 10:2 · Nehemiah 7:12 · Nehemiah 7:34
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
  • Mattaniah H4983 (מַתַּנְיָה) — Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites
  • Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
  • and Jehiel H3171 (יְחִיאֵל) — Jechiel (or Jechavel), the name of eight Israelites
  • and Abdi H5660 (עַבְדִּי) — Abdi, the name of two Israelites
  • and Jeremoth H3406 (יְרִימוֹת) — Jerimoth or Jeremoth, the name of twelve Israelites
  • and Eliah H452 (אֵלִיָּה) — Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites

27 And of the sons of Zattu: Elioenai, Eliashib, Mattaniah, and Jeremoth, and Zabad, and Aziza.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:8 · Nehemiah 7:13
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Zattu H2240 (זַתּוּא) — Zattu, an Israelite
  • Elioenai H454 (אֶלְיְהוֹעֵינַי) — Eljehoenai or Eljoenai, the name of seven Israelites
  • Eliashib H475 (אֶלְיָשִׁיב) — Eljashib, the name of six Israelites
  • Mattaniah H4983 (מַתַּנְיָה) — Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites
  • and Jeremoth H3406 (יְרִימוֹת) — Jerimoth or Jeremoth, the name of twelve Israelites
  • and Zabad H2066 (זָבָד) — Zabad, the name of seven Israelites
  • and Aziza H5819 (עֲזִיזָא) — Aziza, an Israelite

28 And of the sons of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:11 · Ezra 8:11 · Nehemiah 3:20 · Nehemiah 7:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • also of Bebai H893 (בֵּבַי) — Bebai, an Israelite
  • Jehohanan H3076 (יְהוֹחָנָן) — Jehochanan, the name of eight Israelites
  • Hananiah H2608 (חֲנַנְיָה) — Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites
  • Zabbai H2079 (זַבַּי) — Zabbai (or Zaccai), an Israelite
  • Zabbai H2140 (זַכַּי) — Zakkai, an Israelite
  • Athlai H6270 (עַתְלַי) — Athlai, an Israelite

29 And of the sons of Bani: Meshullam, Malluch, and Adaiah, Jashub, and Sheal, Jeremoth.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:10 · Ezra 10:15 · Nehemiah 7:15 · Nehemiah 10:4
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Bani H1137 (בָּנִי) — Bani, the name of five Israelites
  • Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
  • Malluch H4409 (מַלּוּךְ) — Malluk, the name of five Israelites
  • and Adaiah H5718 (עֲדָיָה) — Adajah, the name of eight Israelites
  • Jashub H3437 (יָשׁוּב) — Jashub, the name of two Israelites
  • and Sheal H7594 (שְׁאָל) — Sheal, an Israelite
  • and Ramoth H7433 (רָמֹת גִּלעָד) — Ramoth-Gilad, a place East of the Jordan

30 And of the sons of Pahath-moab: Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezalel, and Binnui, and Manasseh.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:6 · Ezra 8:4 · Nehemiah 7:11
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Pahath–moab H6355 (פַּחַת מוֹאָב) — Pachath-Moab, an Israelite
  • Adna H5733 (עַדְנָא) — Adna, the name of two Israelites
  • and Chelal H3636 (כְּלָל) — Kelal, an Israelite
  • Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
  • Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
  • Mattaniah H4983 (מַתַּנְיָה) — Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites
  • Bezaleel H1212 (בְּצַלְאֵל) — Betsalel, the name of two Israelites
  • and Binnui H1131 (בִּנּוּי) — Binnui, an Israelite
  • and Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

31 And of the sons of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:32 · Nehemiah 3:11 · Nehemiah 7:35
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Harim H2766 (חָרִם) — Charim, an Israelite
  • Eliezer H461 (אֱלִיעֶזֶר) — Eliezer, the name of a Damascene and of ten Israelites
  • Ishijah H3449 (יִשִּׁיָּה) — Jishshijah, the name of five Israelites
  • Malchiah H4441 (מַלְכִּיָּה) — Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites
  • Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
  • Shimeon H8095 (שִׁמְעוֹן) — Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him

32 Benjamin, Malluch, Shemariah.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • Malluch H4409 (מַלּוּךְ) — Malluk, the name of five Israelites
  • Shemariah H8114 (שְׁמַרְיָה) — Shemarjah, the name of four Israelites

33 Of the sons of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, Shimei.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:19 · Nehemiah 7:22
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Hashum H2828 (חָשֻׁם) — Chashum, the name of two or three Israelites
  • Mattenai H4982 (מַתְּנַי) — Mattenai, the name of three Israelites
  • Mattathah H4992 (מַתַּתָּה) — Mattattah, an Israelite
  • Zabad H2066 (זָבָד) — Zabad, the name of seven Israelites
  • Eliphelet H467 (אֱלִיפֶלֶט) — Eliphelet or Elpelet, the name of six Israelites
  • Jeremai H3413 (יְרֵמַי) — Jeremai, an Israelite
  • Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
  • Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites

34 Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:10
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Bani H1137 (בָּנִי) — Bani, the name of five Israelites
  • Maadai H4572 (מַעֲדַי) — Maadai, an Israelite
  • Amram H6019 (עַמְרָם) — Amram, the name of two Israelites
  • and Uel H177 (אוּאֵל) — Uel, and Israelite

35 Benaiah, Bedeiah, Cheluhi,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites
  • Bedeiah H912 (בֵּדְיָה) — Bedejah, an Israelite
  • Chelluh H3622 (כְּלוּהַי) — Keluhai, an Israelite

36 Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Vaniah H2057 (וַנְיָה) — Vanjah, an Israelite
  • Meremoth H4822 (מְרֵמוֹת) — Meremoth, the name of two Israelites
  • Eliashib H475 (אֶלְיָשִׁיב) — Eljashib, the name of six Israelites

37 Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Mattaniah H4983 (מַתַּנְיָה) — Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites
  • Mattenai H4982 (מַתְּנַי) — Mattenai, the name of three Israelites
  • and Jaasau H3299 (יַעֲשׂוּ) — Jaasu, an Israelite

38 and Bani, and Binnui, Shimei,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Bani H1137 (בָּנִי) — Bani, the name of five Israelites
  • and Binnui H1131 (בִּנּוּי) — Binnui, an Israelite
  • Shimei H8096 (שִׁמְעִי) — Shimi, the name of twenty Israelites

39 and Shelemiah, and Nathan, and Adaiah,

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 8:16
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And Shelemiah H8018 (שֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • and Nathan H5416 (נָתָן) — Nathan, the name of five Israelites
  • and Adaiah H5718 (עֲדָיָה) — Adajah, the name of eight Israelites

40 Machnadebai, Shashai, Sharai,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Machnadebai H4367 (מַכְנַדְבַי) — Maknadbai, an Israelite
  • Shashai H8343 (שָׁשַׁי) — Shashai, an Israelite
  • Sharai H8298 (שָׁרַי) — Sharay, an Israelite

41 Azarel, and Shelemiah, Shemariah,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Azareel H5832 (עֲזַרְאֵל) — Azarel, the name of five Israelites
  • and Shelemiah H8018 (שֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • Shemariah H8114 (שְׁמַרְיָה) — Shemarjah, the name of four Israelites

42 Shallum, Amariah, Joseph.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Shallum H7967 (שַׁלּוּם) — Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites
  • Amariah H568 (אֲמַרְיָה) — Amarjah, the name of nine Israelites
  • Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites

43 Of the sons of Nebo: Jeiel, Mattithiah, Zabad, Zebina, Iddo, and Joel, Benaiah.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 2:29 · Nehemiah 7:33
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…
  • of Nebo H5015 (נְבוֹ) — Nebo, the name of a Babylonian deity, also of a mountain in Moab, and of a place in Palestine
  • Jeiel H3273 (יְעִיאֵל) — Jeiel, the name of six Israelites
  • Mattithiah H4993 (מַתִּתְיָה) — Mattithjah, the name of four Israelites
  • Zabad H2066 (זָבָד) — Zabad, the name of seven Israelites
  • Zebina H2081 (זְבִינָא) — Zebina, an Israelite
  • Jadau H3035 (יִדּוֹ) — Jiddo, an Israelite
  • and Joel H3100 (יוֹאֵל) — Joel, the name of twelve Israelites
  • Benaiah H1141 (בְּנָיָה) — Benajah, the name of twelve Israelites

44 All these had taken foreign wives; and some of them had wives by whom they had children.

Cross references & Strong's
Cross references (TSK): Ezra 9:2 · Ezra 10:3 · Proverbs 2:16 · Proverbs 5:3 · Proverbs 5:20
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • All these had taken H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
  • strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
  • wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
  • of them had H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
  • by whom they had H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
  • children H1121 (בֵּן) — 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,…