King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
Complete Jewish Bible:
the son of Z'rachyah, the son of 'Uzi, the son of Buki,
Berean Standard Bible:
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
American Standard Version:
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The son{H1121} of Zerahiah{H2228}, the son{H1121} of Uzzi{H5813}, the son{H1121} of Bukki{H1231},
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Commentary for Ezra 7:4
Ezra 7:4 is a verse from the Bible that provides a genealogical record of Ezra, who is a key figure in the post-exilic period of Jewish history. The verse is part of a larger passage that introduces Ezra as a skilled scribe and priest, well-versed in the Law of Moses. By tracing Ezra's lineage back to Aaron, the first high priest of Israel, the text establishes Ezra's legitimacy and authority within the priestly class.
The historical context of this verse is the period following the Babylonian Exile, when the Persian Empire allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild their temple and city. Ezra is central to this period, as he leads a group of exiles back to Jerusalem and plays a crucial role in the religious and social reconstruction of the Jewish community. His mission is to teach the laws of God to the people and to ensure that the worship and community life conform to the standards set out in the Torah.
The themes present in Ezra 7:4 include the importance of lineage and heritage in establishing one's religious and social credentials in ancient Israel, the continuity of priestly authority, and the role of individuals like Ezra in preserving and transmitting the religious traditions of the Jewish people during a time of significant upheaval and transition. The verse underscores the significance of Ezra's work in reestablishing the Jewish community in Jerusalem after the exile and in laying the groundwork for the development of Judaism as it is known in the post-exilic period.
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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: H2228
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְרַחְיָה
Transliteration: Zᵉrachyâh
Pronunciation: zer-akh-yaw'
Description: from זֶרַח and יָהּ; Jah has risen; Zerachjah, the name of two Israelites; Zerahiah. - Strong's Number: H5813
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֻזִּי
Transliteration: ʻUzzîy
Pronunciation: ooz-zee'
Description: from עָזַז; forceful; Uzzi, the name of six Israelites; Uzzi. - Strong's Number: H1231
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֻּקִּי
Transliteration: Buqqîy
Pronunciation: book-kee'
Description: from בָּקַק; wasteful; Bukki, the name of two Israelites; Bukki.