Numbers 26:59

King James Version:

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And the name of Amram's wife [was] Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom [her mother] bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.

Complete Jewish Bible:

The name of 'Amram's wife was Yokheved the daughter of Levi, who was born to Levi in Egypt; and she bore to 'Amram Aharon, Moshe and their sister Miryam.

Berean Standard Bible:

and Amram’s wife was named Jochebed. She was also a daughter of Levi, born to Levi in Egypt. To Amram she bore Aaron, Moses, and their sister Miriam.

American Standard Version:

And the name of Amram’s wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, who was born to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the name^{H8034} of Amram's^{H6019} wife^{H802} was Jochebed^{H3115}, the daughter^{H1323} of Levi^{H3878}, whom her mother bare^{H3205} to Levi^{H3878} in Egypt^{H4714}: and she bare^{H3205} unto Amram^{H6019} Aaron^{H175} and Moses^{H4872}, and Miriam^{H4813} their sister^{H269}.

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Commentary for Numbers 26:59

Numbers 26:59 is a verse that occurs within the context of a census conducted among the Israelites in the plains of Moab by the Jordan near Jericho, as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. This census was meant to account for the generation that would inherit the land, as the previous generation had died out during the 40 years of wilderness wandering due to their lack of faith.

The verse specifically mentions Amram's wife, Jochebed, identifying her as the daughter of Levi and noting that she bore three significant children: Aaron, Moses, and Miriam. This genealogical detail is important for several reasons. Firstly, it establishes the lineage of Moses and Aaron, who were central figures in the Exodus narrative and the leadership of the Israelites. Secondly, it connects them to the tribe of Levi, which would later become the priestly class in Israel. This lineage also underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to the patriarchs that they would become a great nation, despite the challenges and hardships faced in Egypt.

The historical context of Jochebed bearing her children in Egypt highlights the period of Israelite enslavement. Moses, in particular, would grow up to lead the Israelites out of slavery, while Aaron would become his spokesperson and the first high priest of Israel. Miriam, their sister, is also noted for her role as a prophetess and leader among the Israelites. The mention of Jochebed's lineage and her offspring serves to reinforce the continuity of the Israelite people and their special relationship with God, as well as the importance of the Levitical line in the religious and social structure of ancient Israel.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6019
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַמְרָם
   Transliteration: ʻAmrâm
   Pronunciation: am-rawm'
   Description: probably from עַם and רוּם; high people; Amram, the name of two Israelites; Amram.
   
3. Strong's Number: H802
   There are 729 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִשָּׁה
   Transliteration: ʼishshâh
   Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
   Description: feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3115
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹכֶבֶד
   Transliteration: Yôwkebed
   Pronunciation: yo-keh'-bed
   Description: from יְהֹוָה contracted and כָּבַד; Jehovah-gloried; Jokebed, the mother of Moses; Jochebed.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3878
   There are 61 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לֵוִי
   Transliteration: Lêvîy
   Pronunciation: lay-vee'
   Description: from לָוָה; attached; Levi, a son of Jacob; Levi. See also לֵוִי, לֵוִיִּי.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3205
   There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַד
   Transliteration: yâlad
   Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
   Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
   
8. Strong's Number: H4714
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
   Transliteration: Mitsrayim
   Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
   Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.
   
9. 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.
   
10. Strong's Number: H4872
    There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
    Transliteration: Môsheh
    Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
    Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
    
11. Strong's Number: H4813
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִרְיָם
    Transliteration: Miryâm
    Pronunciation: meer-yawm'
    Description: from מְרִי; rebelliously; Mirjam, the name of two Israelitesses; Miriam.
    
12. 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.