King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And of Kohath [was] the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these [are] the families of the Kohathites.
Complete Jewish Bible:
K'hat fathered the clans of 'Amram, Yitz'har, Hevron and 'Uzi'el; these were the K'hat clans.
Berean Standard Bible:
From Kohath came the clans of the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites; these were the clans of the Kohathites.
American Standard Version:
And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And of Kohath{H6955} was the family{H4940} of the Amramites{H6020}, and the family{H4940} of the Izeharites{H3325}, and the family{H4940} of the Hebronites{H2276}, and the family{H4940} of the Uzzielites{H5817}: these are the families{H4940} of the Kohathites{H6956}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 26:23
- Of the Amramites, [and] the Izharites, the Hebronites, [and] the Uzzielites:
Numbers 3:19
- And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
1 Chronicles 23:12
- The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four.
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Commentary for Numbers 3:27
Numbers 3:27 is a verse that falls within the larger context of the book of Numbers, which details the census and organization of the Israelite tribes as they prepared to journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. This particular verse is part of a section specifically outlining the responsibilities and structure of the Levites, the tribe designated for priestly duties and the care of the Tabernacle, the portable worship center for the Israelites during their wandering in the wilderness.
The verse lists the four families descended from Kohath, one of the sons of Levi: the Amramites, the Izeharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites. These families were entrusted with particular sacred tasks in the Tabernacle, such as caring for the most holy objects like the ark of the covenant, the table of showbread, the lampstand, and the altars. The Kohathites held a significant position among the Levites due to their direct involvement with the holiest items of worship, and their careful handling of these sacred objects was essential to the religious life of the Israelite community.
The historical context reflects the importance of lineage and heritage in ancient Israelite society, where one's family and tribal affiliations determined roles and responsibilities within the community. By naming these specific families, the text underscores the divinely ordained order within the tribe of Levi, emphasizing the continuity of priestly duties and the meticulous organization that was foundational to the religious and social structure of the Israelites at this formative period in their history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6955
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קְהָת
Transliteration: Qᵉhâth
Pronunciation: keh-hawth'
Description: from an unused root meaning to ally oneself; allied; Kehath, an Israelite; Kohath. - Strong's Number: H4940
There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּחָה
Transliteration: mishpâchâh
Pronunciation: mish-paw-khaw'
Description: from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people; family, kind(-red). - Strong's Number: H6020
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמְרָמִי
Transliteration: ʻAmrâmîy
Pronunciation: am-raw-mee'
Description: from עַמְרָם; an Amramite or descendant of Amram; Amramite. - Strong's Number: H3325
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִצְהָרִי
Transliteration: Yitshârîy
Pronunciation: yits-haw-ree'
Description: patronymically from יִצְהָר; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar; Izeharites, Izharites. - Strong's Number: H2276
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶבְרוֹנִי
Transliteration: Chebrôwnîy
Pronunciation: kheb-ro-nee'
Description: or חֶבְרֹנִי; patronymically from חֶבְרוֹן; Chebronite (collectively), an inhabitant of Chebron; Hebronites. - Strong's Number: H5817
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עׇזִּיאֵלִי
Transliteration: ʻOzzîyʼêlîy
Pronunciation: oz-zee-ay-lee'
Description: patronymically from עֻזִּיאֵל; an Uzzielite (collectively) or descendants of Uzziel; Uzzielites. - Strong's Number: H6956
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֳהָתִי
Transliteration: Qŏhâthîy
Pronunciation: ko-haw-thee'
Description: patronymically from קְהָת; a Kohathite (collectively) or descendants of Kehath; Kohathites.