Genesis 46:10

King James Version:

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And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The sons of Shim'on: Y'mu'el, Yamin, Ohad, Yakhin, Tzochar and Sha'ul the son of a Kena'ani woman.

Berean Standard Bible:

The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.

American Standard Version:

And the sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the sons^{H1121} of Simeon^{H8095}; Jemuel^{H3223}, and Jamin^{H3226}, and Ohad^{H161}, and Jachin^{H3199}, and Zohar^{H6714}, and Shaul^{H7586} the son^{H1121} of a Canaanitish^{H3669} woman.

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Commentary for Genesis 46:10

Genesis 46:10 is a part of the narrative where Jacob (Israel) is preparing to move his entire family to Egypt due to a severe famine in Canaan. This verse specifically lists the sons of Simeon, one of Jacob's sons, as part of the genealogical record. The themes present in this verse include:

1. **Family Lineage**: The detailed account of Jacob's descendants is important in the Bible as it establishes the lineage of the Israelite tribes. It underscores the significance of familial ties and ancestry in the cultural and religious identity of the Israelites.

2. **Migration to Egypt**: This verse is part of the broader story of the Israelites' migration to Egypt, which sets the stage for the enslavement and eventual Exodus, central events in the formation of Israel's national identity.

3. **Integration with Canaanites**: The mention of Shaul, Simeon's son by a Canaanite woman, highlights the intermingling of the Israelites with the local population of Canaan. This reflects the complex social dynamics of the time and raises issues of ethnic purity and identity that are recurring themes in the Bible.

4. **Divine Providence**: The larger narrative suggests that these events are part of God's plan for the Israelites. The detailed recording of even seemingly minor characters like Simeon's sons indicates the importance of each individual in the divine plan.

The historical context of Genesis 46:10 is the late 2nd millennium BCE, during the Bronze Age, when nomadic tribes and city-states were common in the ancient Near East. The Israelites were a semi-nomadic people, and their movement into Egypt would have been part of broader migration patterns influenced by environmental and political factors. The verse reflects the patriarchal nature of society at the time, where the listing of male descendants was standard for inheritance and tribal affiliation purposes.

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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: H8095
   There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שִׁמְעוֹן
   Transliteration: Shimʻôwn
   Pronunciation: shim-one'
   Description: from שָׁמַע; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him; Simeon.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3223
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְמוּאֵל
   Transliteration: Yᵉmûwʼêl
   Pronunciation: yem-oo-ale'
   Description: from יוֹם and אֵל; day of God; Jemuel, an Israelite; Jemuel.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3226
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָמִין
   Transliteration: Yâmîyn
   Pronunciation: yaw-meen'
   Description: the same as יָמִין; Jamin, the name of three Israelites; Jamin. See also בִּנְיָמִין.
   
5. Strong's Number: H161
   There are 167 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֹהַד
   Transliteration: ʼÔhad
   Pronunciation: o'-had
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be united; unity; Ohad, an Israelite; Ohad.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3199
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָכִין
   Transliteration: Yâkîyn
   Pronunciation: yaw-keen'
   Description: lemma יִכִין first vowel, corrected to יָכִין; from כּוּן; he (or it) will establish; Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar; Jachin.
   
7. Strong's Number: H6714
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צֹחַר
   Transliteration: Tsôchar
   Pronunciation: tso'-khar
   Description: from the same as צַחַר; whiteness; Tsochar, the name of a Hittite and of an Israelite; Zohar. Compare יִצְחַר.
   
8. Strong's Number: H7586
   There are 335 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁאוּל
   Transliteration: Shâʼûwl
   Pronunciation: shaw-ool'
   Description: passive participle of שָׁאַל; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites; Saul, Shaul.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3669
   There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּנַעַנִי
   Transliteration: Kᵉnaʻanîy
   Pronunciation: ken-ah-an-ee'
   Description: patrial from כְּנַעַן; a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans); Canaanite, merchant, trafficker.