Exodus 6:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The sons of 'Uzi'el were Misha'el, Eltzafan and Sitri.

Berean Standard Bible:

The sons of Uzziel were Mishael, Elzaphan, and Sithri.

American Standard Version:

And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the sons^{H1121} of Uzziel^{H5816}; Mishael^{H4332}, and Elzaphan^{H469}, and Zithri^{H5644}.

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Commentary for Exodus 6:22

**Themes:**
Exodus 6:22 is part of a genealogical passage that lists the descendants of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob (Israel). The themes in this verse include:

1. **Genealogy and Lineage:** The importance of family lineage is emphasized, which was crucial for the Israelites in tracing priestly and Levitical lineage. The Levites were designated to serve in the Tabernacle and later the Temple.
2. **Divine Organization:** God's order in organizing the tribes of Israel, particularly the Levites, for specific roles in worship and religious service is highlighted.
3. **Preparation for Service:** By identifying the lineage of the Levites, the text prepares the way for their roles in the worship of God, including the transport of the Tabernacle and its service.

**Historical Context:**
This verse is set during the time of Moses, soon after the Israelites' oppression in Egypt and before the Exodus. It is part of a larger section where God commands Moses and Aaron to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The genealogy serves to establish the credentials of Aaron and his sons, who would become the first priests of Israel, and to delineate the responsibilities of the Levites.

The names mentioned in Exodus 6:22 (Mishael, Elzaphan, and Zithri) are the grandsons of Levi through his son Uzziel. Elzaphan, in particular, is later mentioned as one of the men responsible for carrying out the bodies of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, who were killed for offering unauthorized fire before the Lord (Leviticus 10:4).

The detailed genealogy reflects the significance of lineage in the ancient world, where one's ancestry determined social status, responsibilities, and rights. For the Israelites, it was also a means of preserving the purity of the priestly line and ensuring that only those from the tribe of Levi, and specifically the line of Aaron, served as priests.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H5816
   There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֻזִּיאֵל
   Transliteration: ʻUzzîyʼêl
   Pronunciation: ooz-zee-ale'
   Description: from עֹז and אֵל; strength of God; Uzziel, the name of six Israelites; Uzziel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4332
   There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִישָׁאֵל
   Transliteration: Mîyshâʼêl
   Pronunciation: mee-shaw-ale'
   Description: from מִי and אֵל with the abbreviated form insep. relatively (see אֲשֶׁר) interposed; who (is) what God (is) ?; Mishael, the name of three Israelites; Mishael.
   
4. Strong's Number: H469
   There are 66 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלִיצָפָן
   Transliteration: ʼĔlîytsâphân
   Pronunciation: el-ee-tsaw-fawn'
   Description: or (shortened) אֶלְצָפָן; from אֵל and צָפַן; God of treasure; Elitsaphan or Eltsaphan, an Israelite; Elizaphan, Elzaphan.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5644
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: סִתְרִי
   Transliteration: Çithrîy
   Pronunciation: sith-ree'
   Description: from סֵתֶר; protective; Sithri, an Israelite,; Zithri. [