King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:
Complete Jewish Bible:
the son of Avishua, the son of Pinchas, the son of Eli'ezer, the son of Aharon the cohen hagadol -
Berean Standard Bible:
the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
American Standard Version:
the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
The son{H1121} of Abishua{H50}, the son{H1121} of Phinehas{H6372}, the son{H1121} of Eleazar{H499}, the son{H1121} of Aaron{H175} the chief{H7218} priest{H3548}:
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 24:1
- ¶ Now [these are] the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
1 Chronicles 24:6
- And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, [one] of the Levites, wrote them before the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, and [before] the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one principal household being taken for Eleazar, and [one] taken for Ithamar.
Psalms 106:30
- Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and [so] the plague was stayed.
Psalms 106:31
- And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for evermore.
Numbers 20:25
- Take Aaron and Eleazar his son, and bring them up unto mount Hor:
Numbers 20:28
- And Moses stripped Aaron of his garments, and put them upon Eleazar his son; and Aaron died there in the top of the mount: and Moses and Eleazar came down from the mount.
Joshua 22:31
- And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD [is] among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD.
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Commentary for Ezra 7:5
Ezra 7:5 is a verse from the Old Testament that forms part of the genealogy of Ezra, a prominent figure in Jewish history. This verse specifically traces Ezra's priestly lineage back to Aaron, the first high priest of Israel and the brother of Moses. By establishing Ezra's ancestry, the verse underscores his legitimacy and authority as a priest, which in the context of the time, was crucial for his religious and societal roles.
The historical context of this verse is the period after the Babylonian Exile, when the Jews were allowed to return to their homeland by the Persian king, Cyrus the Great. Ezra, a scribe well-versed in the Law of Moses, played a significant role in the religious reforms and the spiritual revival of the Jewish community in Jerusalem. By documenting his lineage, the text emphasizes Ezra's credentials to teach and enforce the Mosaic Law, as well as his eligibility to serve as a priest, a role that was hereditary and restricted to the descendants of Aaron.
The themes of the verse include the importance of lineage and heritage in establishing one's role and authority within the community, the continuity of religious leadership, and the significance of the priesthood in the post-exilic era. It also reflects the meticulous recording of genealogies that was common in ancient Israel, which served to maintain the purity of the priestly line and to ensure a clear succession of religious authority.
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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: H50
There are 2784 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲבִישׁוּעַ
Transliteration: ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ
Pronunciation: ab-ee-shoo'-ah
Description: xlit ʼĂbîyshûwac corrected to ʼĂbîyshûwaʻ; from אָב and שׁוֹעַ; father of plenty (i.e. prosperous); Abishua, the name of two Israelites; Abishua. - Strong's Number: H6372
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פִּינְחָס
Transliteration: Pîynᵉchâç
Pronunciation: pee-nekh-aws'
Description: apparently from פֶּה and a variation of נָחָשׁ; mouth of a serpent; Pinechas, the name of three Israelites; Phinehas. - Strong's Number: H499
There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶלְעָזָר
Transliteration: ʼElʻâzâr
Pronunciation: el-aw-zawr'
Description: from אֵל and עָזַר; God (is) helper; Elazar, the name of seven Israelites; Eleazar. - Strong's Number: H175
There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
Pronunciation: a-har-one'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron. - Strong's Number: H7218
There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רֹאשׁ
Transliteration: rôʼsh
Pronunciation: roshe
Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. - Strong's Number: H3548
There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֹּהֵן
Transliteration: kôhên
Pronunciation: ko-hane'
Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.