King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These [are] the children of Japhlet.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Yaflet were: Pasakh, Bimhal and 'Ashvat; these were the sons of Yaflet.
Berean Standard Bible:
The sons of Japhlet: Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These were Japhlet’s sons.
American Standard Version:
And the sons of Japhlet: Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the children of Japhlet.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the sons{H1121} of Japhlet{H3310}; Pasach{H6457}, and Bimhal{H1118}, and Ashvath{H6220}. These are the children{H1121} of Japhlet{H3310}.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 7:33
1 Chronicles 7:33 is a part of the genealogical records found in the Books of Chronicles, which document the lineage of the tribes of Israel. The verse specifically lists the sons of Japhlet, who is a descendant of Issachar, one of the sons of Jacob (Israel). The sons mentioned are Pasach, Bimhal, and Ashvath. These names represent the next generation in the family line of Japhlet and are part of the larger genealogy that traces the ancestry of the Israelite tribes.
The historical context of this verse is set during the time when the Chronicler, the traditional author of 1 and 2 Chronicles, is compiling the history and genealogy of Israel, likely after the Babylonian exile. The purpose of these detailed genealogies was to reestablish the identity and heritage of the Israelite people, affirming their tribal connections and land inheritance rights upon their return from exile. It also served to reinforce the sense of unity and continuity among the Israelites by emphasizing their common ancestors.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of family lineage, the continuity of the tribes of Israel, and the meticulous record-keeping that was central to Israelite society. Genealogies in the Bible often serve to connect the past with the present, demonstrating how the promises and covenants made to the patriarchs are being fulfilled through their descendants. By naming the sons of Japhlet, the Chronicler ensures that these individuals are remembered and that their place within the larger narrative of Israel's history is secured. This attention to detail reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over history and His faithfulness to His people through successive generations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; 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 father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3310
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַפְלֵט
Transliteration: Yaphlêṭ
Pronunciation: yaf-late'
Description: from פָּלַט; he will deliver; Japhlet, an Israelite; Japhlet. - Strong's Number: H6457
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּסַךְ
Transliteration: Pâçak
Pronunciation: paw-sak'
Description: from an unused root meaning to divide; divider; Pasak, an Israelite; Pasach. - Strong's Number: H1118
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּמְהָל
Transliteration: Bimhâl
Pronunciation: bim-hawl'
Description: probably from מָהַל with prepositional prefix; with pruning; Bimhal, an Israelite; Bimhal. - Strong's Number: H6220
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַשְׁוָת
Transliteration: ʻAshvâth
Pronunciation: ash-vawth'
Description: for עָשׁוֹת; bright; Ashvath, an Israelite; Ashvath.