King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,
Complete Jewish Bible:
descendants of 'Uza, descendants of Paseach, descendants of Besai,
Berean Standard Bible:
the descendants of Uzza, the descendants of Paseah, the descendants of Besai,
American Standard Version:
the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The children{H1121} of Uzza{H5798}, the children{H1121} of Paseah{H6454}, the children{H1121} of Besai{H1153},
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 7:51
- The children of Gazzam, the children of Uzza, the children of Phaseah,
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Commentary for Ezra 2:49
Ezra 2:49 is a verse from the Old Testament that lists the descendants of certain Israelite families who returned from the Babylonian exile to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. This verse is part of a longer list found in Ezra 2, which details the names and numbers of the heads of households, priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants who made the journey back to Judah after a decree by the Persian king Cyrus the Great, who had conquered Babylon.
The historical context of this verse is significant. After the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 BCE, many Israelites were taken into captivity in Babylon. Approximately 70 years later, the Persian king Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild their temple, an event which is seen as the end of the Babylonian captivity. The list in Ezra 2 is thought to represent those who returned in the initial wave of returnees led by Zerubbabel and Joshua the high priest around 538 BCE.
The specific mention of the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, and the children of Besai in Ezra 2:49 indicates that these families were part of the group that was able to trace their lineage and thus affirm their claim to priestly or Levitical status, which was important for the reestablishment of proper worship in the rebuilt Temple. The genealogical record was crucial for determining the rights and responsibilities of the various families within the religious and social structure of post-exilic Judah.
In summary, Ezra 2:49 reflects the themes of return, restoration, and the importance of lineage and heritage in the post-exilic community of Israel. It underscores the efforts to reestablish the religious and social order after a period of significant upheaval and captivity. The verse is a testament to the resilience of the Israelite people and their commitment to maintaining their cultural and religious identity despite the challenges of displacement and foreign rule.
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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: H5798
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֻזָּא
Transliteration: ʻUzzâʼ
Pronunciation: ooz-zaw'
Description: or עֻזָּה; feminine of עֹז; strength; Uzza or Uzzah, the name of five Israelites; Uzza, Uzzah. - Strong's Number: H6454
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּסֵחַ
Transliteration: Pâçêach
Pronunciation: paw-say'-akh
Description: from פָּסַח; limping; Paseach, the name of two Israelites; Paseah, Phaseah. - Strong's Number: H1153
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּסַי
Transliteration: Bᵉçay
Pronunciation: bes-ah'-ee
Description: from בּוּס; domineering; Besai, one of the Nethinim; Besai.