King James Version:
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And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The children of Asher: Yimnah, Yishvah, Yishvi, B'ri'ah, and their sister Serach. The sons of B'ri'ah were Hever and Malki'el.
Berean Standard Bible:
The children of Asher: Imnah, Ishvah, Ishvi, Beriah, and their sister Serah. The sons of Beriah: Heber and Malchiel.
American Standard Version:
And the sons of Asher: Imnah, and Ishvah, and Ishvi, and Beriah, and Serah their sister; and the sons of Beriah: Heber, and Malchiel.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the sons{H1121} of Asher{H836}; Jimnah{H3232}, and Ishuah{H3438}, and Isui{H3440}, and Beriah{H1283}, and Serah{H8294} their sister{H269}: and the sons{H1121} of Beriah{H1283}; Heber{H2268}, and Malchiel{H4439}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 30:13
- And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.
Genesis 49:20
- Out of Asher his bread [shall be] fat, and he shall yield royal dainties.
Numbers 26:44
- [Of] the children of Asher after their families: of Jimna, the family of the Jimnites: of Jesui, the family of the Jesuites: of Beriah, the family of the Beriites.
Numbers 26:46
- And the name of the daughter of Asher [was] Sarah.
Numbers 1:40
- Of the children of Asher, by their generations, after their families, by the house of their fathers, according to the number of the names, from twenty years old and upward, all that were able to go forth to war;
Numbers 1:41
- Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Asher, [were] forty and one thousand and five hundred.
1 Chronicles 2:2
- Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.
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Commentary for Genesis 46:17
Genesis 46:17 is part of the narrative in the Book of Genesis that lists the descendants of Jacob (Israel) who migrated to Egypt during a severe famine. This verse specifically mentions the sons of Asher, one of Jacob's sons, and their sister Serah. It also lists the sons of Beriah, who is Asher's son.
**Themes:**
1. **Genealogy:** The verse is part of a larger genealogical record, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in ancient Israelite society. Genealogies were crucial for understanding tribal relationships, land inheritance, and the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs.
2. **Fulfillment of Promises:** The migration to Egypt is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham's descendants into a great nation. By preserving Jacob's family during the famine, God ensures the continuation of the line through which the Messiah would come.
3. **Migration and Diaspora:** This verse reflects the broader theme of the Israelite diaspora, as the family of Jacob moves to Egypt, setting the stage for the later enslavement of the Israelites and their eventual exodus.
**Historical Context:**
The historical context of Genesis 46:17 is set in the patriarchal period, during which the ancestors of the Israelite people lived. The migration to Egypt likely reflects conditions in Canaan during the late second millennium BCE, when food shortages may have necessitated seeking resources in Egypt, which was a regional power known for its grain production.
During this time, Egypt was ruled by either the Hyksos (a Semitic people who had taken control of Lower Egypt) or the early 18th Dynasty, which eventually expelled the Hyksos. The presence of Jacob's family in Egypt would eventually lead to their growth as a people and their subsequent oppression and slavery, which is described in the Book of Exodus.
In summary, Genesis 46:17 is a verse that contributes to the genealogical record of the Israelite people, highlighting the theme of God's providence in preserving the lineage of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and setting the stage for the pivotal events of the Israelites' enslavement and liberation from Egypt.
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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: H836
There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָשֵׁר
Transliteration: ʼÂshêr
Pronunciation: aw-share'
Description: from אָשַׁר,; happy; Asher, a son of Jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in Palestine; Asher - Strong's Number: H3232
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִמְנָה
Transliteration: Yimnâh
Pronunciation: yim-naw'
Description: from יָמַן; prosperity (as betokened by the right hand); Jimnah, the name of two Israelites; also (with the article) of the posterity of one of them; Imna, Imnah, Jimnah, Jimnites. - Strong's Number: H3438
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׁוָה
Transliteration: Yishvâh
Pronunciation: yish-vaw'
Description: from שָׁוָה; he will level; Jishvah, an Israelite; Ishvah, Isvah. - Strong's Number: H3440
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׁוִי
Transliteration: Yishvîy
Pronunciation: yish-vee'
Description: from שָׁוָה; level; Jishvi, the name of two Israelites; Ishuai, Ishvi, Isui, Jesui. - Strong's Number: H1283
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּרִיעָה
Transliteration: Bᵉrîyʻâh
Pronunciation: ber-ee'-aw
Description: apparently from the feminine of רַע with a prepositional prefix; in trouble; Beriah, the name of four Israelites; Beriah. - Strong's Number: H8294
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׂרַח
Transliteration: Serach
Pronunciation: seh'-rakh
Description: by permutation for סֶרַח; superfluity; Serach, an Israelitess; Sarah, Serah. - Strong's Number: H269
There are 301 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָחוֹת
Transliteration: ʼâchôwth
Pronunciation: aw-khoth'
Description: irregular feminine of אָח; a sister (used very widely (like brother), literally and figuratively); (an-) other, sister, together. - Strong's Number: H2268
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶבֶר
Transliteration: Cheber
Pronunciation: kheh'-ber
Description: the same as חֶבֶר; community; Cheber, the name of a Kenite and of three Israelites; Heber. - Strong's Number: H4439
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַלְכִּיאֵל
Transliteration: Malkîyʼêl
Pronunciation: mal-kee-ale'
Description: from מֶלֶךְ and אֵל; king of (i.e. appointed by) God; Malkiel, an Israelite; Malchiel.