King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the name of the daughter of Asher [was] Sarah.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The name of Asher's daughter was Serach.
Berean Standard Bible:
And the name of Asher’s daughter was Serah.
American Standard Version:
And the name of the daughter of Asher was Serah.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the name{H8034} of the daughter{H1323} of Asher{H836} was Sarah{H8294}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 46:17
- And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel.
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Commentary for Numbers 26:46
Numbers 26:46 is a verse that falls within a larger census passage in the book of Numbers, which is the fourth book of the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament. The book of Numbers primarily chronicles the Israelites' journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the edge of the Promised Land, including various laws and narratives.
The verse specifically mentions the daughter of Asher, named Sarah. Asher was one of the twelve sons of Jacob (also known as Israel), and his descendants made up one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The genealogies recorded in Numbers 26 were part of a second census taken by Moses and Eleazar the priest at the command of God, to determine the number of men available for military service and to allocate land in the Promised Land among the tribes.
The mention of Sarah, the daughter of Asher, is significant in the context of establishing the lineage and the family units within the tribe. The inclusion of women in these genealogies was less common, so Sarah's mention may indicate her importance or role within the tribe, possibly as a matriarchal figure or as part of a line that held particular significance.
In summary, Numbers 26:46 provides a snapshot of the Israelite community's structure as they prepared to enter the land of Canaan. It emphasizes the importance of lineage and inheritance, which were foundational to the Israelites' understanding of their identity as a people and their relationship to the land God promised to their ancestors. Sarah's inclusion in this census reflects the careful documentation of the tribal affiliations and family connections that were vital to the social and religious fabric of ancient Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H1323
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּת
Transliteration: bath
Pronunciation: bath
Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. - 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: 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.