Apologetics Bible

Ezra 2:1

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה ׀ בְּנֵי הַמְּדִינָה הָֽעֹלִים מִשְּׁבִי הַגּוֹלָה אֲשֶׁר הֶגְלָה נבוכדנצור נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר מֶֽלֶךְ־בָּבֶל לְבָבֶל וַיָּשׁוּבוּ לִירוּשָׁלַ͏ִם וִֽיהוּדָה אִישׁ לְעִירֽוֹ׃

ve'eleh- -veney-hamediynah-ha'oliym-misheviy-hagvolah-'asher-hegelah-nvvkhdntzvr-nevvkhadenetzar-melekhe-vavel-levavel-vayashvvv-liyrvshalaim-viyhvdah-'iysh-le'iyrvo

KJV: Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city;

AKJV: Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and came again to Jerusalem and Judah, every one to his city;

ASV: Now these are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and that returned unto Jerusalem and Judah, every one unto his city;

YLT: And these are sons of the province who are going up--of the captives of the removal that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon removed to Babylon, and they turn back to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his city--

Exposition: Ezra 2:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now these are the children of the province that went up out of the captivity, of those which had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away unto Babylon, and came again unto Jerusalem...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:2

Hebrew

אֲשֶׁר־בָּאוּ עִם־זְרֻבָּבֶל יֵשׁוּעַ נְחֶמְיָה שְׂרָיָה רְֽעֵלָיָה מָרְדֳּכַי בִּלְשָׁן מִסְפָּר בִּגְוַי רְחוּם בַּעֲנָה מִסְפַּר אַנְשֵׁי עַם יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

'asher-va'v-'im-zeruvavel-yeshv'a-nechemeyah-sherayah-re'elayah-maredokhay-vileshan-misefar-vigevay-rechvm-va'anah-misefar-'aneshey-'am-yishera'el

KJV: Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

AKJV: Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mizpar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

ASV: who came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:

YLT: who have come in with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah: The number of the men of the people of Israel:

Exposition: Ezra 2:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:3

Hebrew

בְּנֵי פַרְעֹשׁ אַלְפַּיִם מֵאָה שִׁבְעִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-fare'osh-'alefayim-me'ah-shive'iym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

AKJV: The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.

ASV: The children of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.

YLT: Sons of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Parosh, two thousand an hundred seventy and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:4

Hebrew

בְּנֵי שְׁפַטְיָה שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת שִׁבְעִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-shefateyah-shelosh-me'vot-shive'iym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

AKJV: The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

ASV: The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

YLT: Sons of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:5

Hebrew

בְּנֵי אָרַח שְׁבַע מֵאוֹת חֲמִשָּׁה וְשִׁבְעִֽים׃

veney-'arach-sheva'-me'vot-chamishah-veshive'iym

KJV: The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.

AKJV: The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.

ASV: The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.

YLT: Sons of Arah, seven hundred five and seventy.

Exposition: Ezra 2:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:6

Hebrew

בְּנֵֽי־פַחַת מוֹאָב לִבְנֵי יֵשׁוּעַ יוֹאָב אַלְפַּיִם שְׁמֹנֶה מֵאוֹת וּשְׁנֵים עָשָֽׂר׃

veney-fachat-mvo'av-liveney-yeshv'a-yvo'av-'alefayim-shemoneh-me'vot-vsheneym-'ashar

KJV: The children of Pahath–moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.

AKJV: The children of Pahathmoab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.

ASV: The children of Pahath-moab, of the children of JeshuaandJoab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.

YLT: Sons of Pahath-Moab, of the sons of Jeshua, Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.

Exposition: Ezra 2:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Pahath–moab, of the children of Jeshua and Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:7

Hebrew

בְּנֵי עֵילָם אֶלֶף מָאתַיִם חֲמִשִּׁים וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃

veney-'eylam-'elef-ma'tayim-chamishiym-ve'areva'ah

KJV: The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

AKJV: The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

ASV: The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

YLT: Sons of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Exposition: Ezra 2:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:8

Hebrew

בְּנֵי זַתּוּא תְּשַׁע מֵאוֹת וְאַרְבָּעִים וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃

veney-zatv'-tesha'-me'vot-ve'areva'iym-vachamishah

KJV: The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

AKJV: The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

ASV: The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.

YLT: Sons of Zattu, nine hundred and forty and five.

Exposition: Ezra 2:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Zattu, nine hundred forty and five.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:9

Hebrew

בְּנֵי זַכָּי שְׁבַע מֵאוֹת וְשִׁשִּֽׁים׃

veney-zakhay-sheva'-me'vot-veshishiym

KJV: The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

AKJV: The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and three score.

ASV: The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.

YLT: Sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.

Exposition: Ezra 2:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:10

Hebrew

בְּנֵי בָנִי שֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת אַרְבָּעִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-vaniy-shesh-me'vot-'areva'iym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

AKJV: The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

ASV: The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

YLT: Sons of Bani, six hundred forty and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Bani, six hundred forty and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:11

Hebrew

בְּנֵי בֵבָי שֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃

veney-vevay-shesh-me'vot-'esheriym-vsheloshah

KJV: The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

AKJV: The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

ASV: The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

YLT: Sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.

Exposition: Ezra 2:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:12

Hebrew

בְּנֵי עַזְגָּד אֶלֶף מָאתַיִם עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-'azegad-'elef-ma'tayim-'esheriym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.

AKJV: The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.

ASV: The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.

YLT: Sons of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:13

Hebrew

בְּנֵי אֲדֹנִיקָם שֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת שִׁשִּׁים וְשִׁשָּֽׁה׃

veney-'adoniyqam-shesh-me'vot-shishiym-veshishah

KJV: The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.

AKJV: The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.

ASV: The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.

YLT: Sons of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.

Exposition: Ezra 2:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Adonikam, six hundred sixty and six.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:14

Hebrew

בְּנֵי בִגְוָי אַלְפַּיִם חֲמִשִּׁים וְשִׁשָּֽׁה׃

veney-vigevay-'alefayim-chamishiym-veshishah

KJV: The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.

AKJV: The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.

ASV: The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.

YLT: Sons of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.

Exposition: Ezra 2:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:15

Hebrew

בְּנֵי עָדִין אַרְבַּע מֵאוֹת חֲמִשִּׁים וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃

veney-'adiyn-'areva'-me'vot-chamishiym-ve'areva'ah

KJV: The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

AKJV: The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

ASV: The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

YLT: Sons of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.

Exposition: Ezra 2:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:16

Hebrew

בְּנֵֽי־אָטֵר לִֽיחִזְקִיָּה תִּשְׁעִים וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃

veney-'ater-liychizeqiyah-tishe'iym-vshemonah

KJV: The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

AKJV: The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

ASV: The children of Ater, of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

YLT: Sons of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.

Exposition: Ezra 2:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:17

Hebrew

בְּנֵי בֵצָי שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃

veney-vetzay-shelosh-me'vot-'esheriym-vsheloshah

KJV: The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.

AKJV: The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.

ASV: The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.

YLT: Sons of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.

Exposition: Ezra 2:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Bezai, three hundred twenty and three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:18

Hebrew

בְּנֵי יוֹרָה מֵאָה וּשְׁנֵים עָשָֽׂר׃

veney-yvorah-me'ah-vsheneym-'ashar

KJV: The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.

AKJV: The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.

ASV: The children of Jorah, a hundred and twelve.

YLT: Sons of Jorah, a hundred and twelve.

Exposition: Ezra 2:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:19

Hebrew

בְּנֵי חָשֻׁם מָאתַיִם עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃

veney-chashum-ma'tayim-'esheriym-vsheloshah

KJV: The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.

AKJV: The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.

ASV: The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.

YLT: Sons of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.

Exposition: Ezra 2:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:20

Hebrew

בְּנֵי גִבָּר תִּשְׁעִים וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃

veney-givar-tishe'iym-vachamishah

KJV: The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

AKJV: The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

ASV: The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.

YLT: Sons of Gibbar, ninety and five.

Exposition: Ezra 2:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Gibbar, ninety and five.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:21

Hebrew

בְּנֵי בֵֽית־לָחֶם מֵאָה עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃

veney-veyt-lachem-me'ah-'esheriym-vsheloshah

KJV: The children of Beth–lehem, an hundred twenty and three.

AKJV: The children of Bethlehem, an hundred twenty and three.

ASV: The children of Beth-lehem, a hundred twenty and three.

YLT: Sons of Beth-Lehem, a hundred twenty and three.

Exposition: Ezra 2:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Beth–lehem, an hundred twenty and three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:22

Hebrew

אַנְשֵׁי נְטֹפָה חֲמִשִּׁים וְשִׁשָּֽׁה׃

'aneshey-netofah-chamishiym-veshishah

KJV: The men of Netophah, fifty and six.

AKJV: The men of Netophah, fifty and six.

ASV: The men of Netophah, fifty and six.

YLT: Men of Netophah, fifty and six.

Exposition: Ezra 2:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The men of Netophah, fifty and six.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:23

Hebrew

אַנְשֵׁי עֲנָתוֹת מֵאָה עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃

'aneshey-'anatvot-me'ah-'esheriym-vshemonah

KJV: The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.

AKJV: The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.

ASV: The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty and eight.

YLT: Men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty and eight.

Exposition: Ezra 2:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:24

Hebrew

בְּנֵי עַזְמָוֶת אַרְבָּעִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-'azemavet-'areva'iym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.

AKJV: The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.

ASV: The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.

YLT: Sons of Azmaveth, forty and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Azmaveth, forty and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:25

Hebrew

בְּנֵי קִרְיַת עָרִים כְּפִירָה וּבְאֵרוֹת שְׁבַע מֵאוֹת וְאַרְבָּעִים וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃

veney-qireyat-'ariym-khefiyrah-vve'ervot-sheva'-me'vot-ve'areva'iym-vsheloshah

KJV: The children of Kirjath–arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.

AKJV: The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.

ASV: The children of Kiriath-arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.

YLT: Sons of Kirjath-Arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.

Exposition: Ezra 2:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Kirjath–arim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:26

Hebrew

בְּנֵי הָרָמָה וָגָבַע שֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת עֶשְׂרִים וְאֶחָֽד׃

veney-haramah-vagava'-shesh-me'vot-'esheriym-ve'echad

KJV: The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.

AKJV: The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.

ASV: The children of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.

YLT: Sons of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.

Exposition: Ezra 2:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred twenty and one.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:27

Hebrew

אַנְשֵׁי מִכְמָס מֵאָה עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

'aneshey-mikhemas-me'ah-'esheriym-vshenayim

KJV: The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

AKJV: The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.

ASV: The men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.

YLT: Men of Michmas, a hundred twenty and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:28

Hebrew

אַנְשֵׁי בֵֽית־אֵל וְהָעָי מָאתַיִם עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃

'aneshey-veyt-'el-veha'ay-ma'tayim-'esheriym-vsheloshah

KJV: The men of Beth–el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.

AKJV: The men of Bethel and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.

ASV: The men of Beth-el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.

YLT: Men of Beth-El and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.

Exposition: Ezra 2:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The men of Beth–el and Ai, two hundred twenty and three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:29

Hebrew

בְּנֵי נְבוֹ חֲמִשִּׁים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-nevvo-chamishiym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Nebo, fifty and two.

AKJV: The children of Nebo, fifty and two.

ASV: The children of Nebo, fifty and two.

YLT: Sons of Nebo, fifty and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Nebo, fifty and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:30

Hebrew

בְּנֵי מַגְבִּישׁ מֵאָה חֲמִשִּׁים וְשִׁשָּֽׁה׃

veney-mageviysh-me'ah-chamishiym-veshishah

KJV: The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.

AKJV: The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.

ASV: The children of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.

YLT: Sons of Magbish, a hundred fifty and six.

Exposition: Ezra 2:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Magbish, an hundred fifty and six.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:31

Hebrew

בְּנֵי עֵילָם אַחֵר אֶלֶף מָאתַיִם חֲמִשִּׁים וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃

veney-'eylam-'acher-'elef-ma'tayim-chamishiym-ve'areva'ah

KJV: The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

AKJV: The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

ASV: The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

YLT: Sons of another Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.

Exposition: Ezra 2:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of the other Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:32

Hebrew

בְּנֵי חָרִם שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃

veney-charim-shelosh-me'vot-ve'esheriym

KJV: The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

AKJV: The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

ASV: The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

YLT: Sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty.

Exposition: Ezra 2:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Harim, three hundred and twenty.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:33

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־לֹד חָדִיד וְאוֹנוֹ שְׁבַע מֵאוֹת עֶשְׂרִים וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃

veney-lod-chadiyd-ve'vonvo-sheva'-me'vot-'esheriym-vachamishah

KJV: The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.

AKJV: The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.

ASV: The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.

YLT: Sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.

Exposition: Ezra 2:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and five.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:34

Hebrew

בְּנֵי יְרֵחוֹ שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת אַרְבָּעִים וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃

veney-yerechvo-shelosh-me'vot-'areva'iym-vachamishah

KJV: The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

AKJV: The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

ASV: The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

YLT: Sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.

Exposition: Ezra 2:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:35

Hebrew

בְּנֵי סְנָאָה שְׁלֹשֶׁת אֲלָפִים וְשֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת וּשְׁלֹשִֽׁים׃

veney-sena'ah-sheloshet-'alafiym-veshesh-me'vot-vsheloshiym

KJV: The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.

AKJV: The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty. ¶

ASV: The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.

YLT: Sons of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.

Exposition: Ezra 2:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:36

Hebrew

הַֽכֹּהֲנִים בְּנֵי יְדַֽעְיָה לְבֵית יֵשׁוּעַ תְּשַׁע מֵאוֹת שִׁבְעִים וּשְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃

hakhohaniym-veney-yeda'eyah-leveyt-yeshv'a-tesha'-me'vot-shive'iym-vsheloshah

KJV: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

AKJV: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

ASV: The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

YLT: The Priests: sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.

Exposition: Ezra 2:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:37

Hebrew

בְּנֵי אִמֵּר אֶלֶף חֲמִשִּׁים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-'imer-'elef-chamishiym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

AKJV: The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

ASV: The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.

YLT: Sons of Imner, a thousand fifty and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:38

Hebrew

בְּנֵי פַשְׁחוּר אֶלֶף מָאתַיִם אַרְבָּעִים וְשִׁבְעָֽה׃

veney-fashechvr-'elef-ma'tayim-'areva'iym-veshive'ah

KJV: The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

AKJV: The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

ASV: The children of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

YLT: Sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

Exposition: Ezra 2:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Pashur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:39

Hebrew

בְּנֵי חָרִם אֶלֶף וְשִׁבְעָה עָשָֽׂר׃

veney-charim-'elef-veshive'ah-'ashar

KJV: The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

AKJV: The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen. ¶

ASV: The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

YLT: Sons of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.

Exposition: Ezra 2:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:40

Hebrew

הַלְוִיִּם בְּנֵי־יֵשׁוּעַ וְקַדְמִיאֵל לִבְנֵי הוֹדַוְיָה שִׁבְעִים וְאַרְבָּעָֽה׃

haleviyim-veney-yeshv'a-veqademiy'el-liveney-hvodaveyah-shive'iym-ve'areva'ah

KJV: The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.

AKJV: The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four. ¶

ASV: The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.

YLT: The Levites; sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah, seventy and four.

Exposition: Ezra 2:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Levites: the children of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the children of Hodaviah, seventy and four.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:41

Hebrew

הַֽמְשֹׁרְרִים בְּנֵי אָסָף מֵאָה עֶשְׂרִים וּשְׁמֹנָֽה׃

hameshoreriym-veney-'asaf-me'ah-'esheriym-vshemonah

KJV: The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.

AKJV: The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight. ¶

ASV: The singers: the children of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.

YLT: The singers: sons of Asaph, a hundred twenty and eight.

Exposition: Ezra 2:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The singers: the children of Asaph, an hundred twenty and eight.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:42

Hebrew

בְּנֵי הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִים בְּנֵי־שַׁלּוּם בְּנֵֽי־אָטֵר בְּנֵי־טַלְמוֹן בְּנֵי־עַקּוּב בְּנֵי חֲטִיטָא בְּנֵי שֹׁבָי הַכֹּל מֵאָה שְׁלֹשִׁים וְתִשְׁעָֽה׃

veney-hasho'ariym-veney-shalvm-veney-'ater-veney-talemvon-veney-'aqvv-veney-chatiyta'-veney-shovay-hakhol-me'ah-sheloshiym-vetishe'ah

KJV: The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.

AKJV: The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine. ¶

ASV: The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all a hundred thirty and nine.

YLT: Sons of the gatekeepers; sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai, the whole are a hundred thirty and nine.

Exposition: Ezra 2:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of the porters: the children of Shallum, the children of Ater, the children of Talmon, the children of Akkub, the children of Hatita, the children of Shobai, in all an hundred thirty and nine.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:43

Hebrew

הַנְּתִינִים בְּנֵי־צִיחָא בְנֵי־חֲשׂוּפָא בְּנֵי טַבָּעֽוֹת׃

hanetiyniym-veney-tziycha'-veney-chashvfa'-veney-tava'vot

KJV: The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

AKJV: The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

ASV: The Nethinim: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,

YLT: The Nethinim: sons of Ziha, sons of Hasupha, sons of Tabbaoth,

Exposition: Ezra 2:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hasupha, the children of Tabbaoth,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:44

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־קֵרֹס בְּֽנֵי־סִֽיעֲהָא בְּנֵי פָדֽוֹן׃

veney-qeros-veney-siy'aha'-veney-fadvon

KJV: The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

AKJV: The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

ASV: the children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,

YLT: Sons of Keros, sons of Siaha, sons of Padon,

Exposition: Ezra 2:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Keros, the children of Siaha, the children of Padon,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:45

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־לְבָנָה בְנֵי־חֲגָבָה בְּנֵי עַקּֽוּב׃

veney-levanah-veney-chagavah-veney-'aqvv

KJV: The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

AKJV: The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

ASV: the children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,

YLT: Sons of Lebanah, sons of Hagabah, sons of Akkub,

Exposition: Ezra 2:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Lebanah, the children of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:46

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־חָגָב בְּנֵי־שמלי שַׁלְמַי בְּנֵי חָנָֽן׃

veney-chagav-veney-shmly-shalemay-veney-chanan

KJV: The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,

AKJV: The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,

ASV: the children of Hagab, the children of Shamlai, the children of Hanan,

YLT: Sons of Hagab, sons of Shalmai, sons of Hanan,

Exposition: Ezra 2:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Hagab, the children of Shalmai, the children of Hanan,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:47

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־גִדֵּל בְּנֵי־גַחַר בְּנֵי רְאָיָֽה׃

veney-gidel-veney-gachar-veney-re'ayah

KJV: The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

AKJV: The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

ASV: the children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,

YLT: Sons of Giddel, sons of Gahar, sons of Reaiah,

Exposition: Ezra 2:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Giddel, the children of Gahar, the children of Reaiah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:48

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־רְצִין בְּנֵי־נְקוֹדָא בְּנֵי גַזָּֽם׃

veney-retziyn-veney-neqvoda'-veney-gazam

KJV: The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,

AKJV: The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,

ASV: the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,

YLT: Sons of Rezin, sons of Nekoda, sons of Gazzam,

Exposition: Ezra 2:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:49

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־עֻזָּא בְנֵי־פָסֵחַ בְּנֵי בֵסָֽי׃

veney-'uza'-veney-fasecha-veney-vesay

KJV: The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,

AKJV: The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,

ASV: the children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,

YLT: Sons of Uzza, sons of Paseah, sons of Besai,

Exposition: Ezra 2:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Uzza, the children of Paseah, the children of Besai,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:50

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־אַסְנָה בְנֵי־מעינים מְעוּנִים בְּנֵי נפיסים נְפוּסִֽים׃

veney-'asenah-veney-m'ynym-me'vniym-veney-nfysym-nefvsiym

KJV: The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,

AKJV: The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,

ASV: the children of Asnah, the children of Meunim, the children of Nephisim,

YLT: Sons of Asnah, sons of Mehunim, sons of Nephusim,

Exposition: Ezra 2:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Asnah, the children of Mehunim, the children of Nephusim,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:51

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־בַקְבּוּק בְּנֵי־חֲקוּפָא בְּנֵי חַרְחֽוּר׃

veney-vaqevvq-veney-chaqvfa'-veney-charechvr

KJV: The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

AKJV: The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

ASV: the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,

YLT: Sons of Bakbuk, sons of Hakupha, sons of Harhur,

Exposition: Ezra 2:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:52

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־בַצְלוּת בְּנֵי־מְחִידָא בְּנֵי חַרְשָֽׁא׃

veney-vatzelvt-veney-mechiyda'-veney-charesha'

KJV: The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

AKJV: The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

ASV: the children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,

YLT: Sons of Bazluth, sons of Mehida, sons of Harsha,

Exposition: Ezra 2:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Bazluth, the children of Mehida, the children of Harsha,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:53

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־בַרְקוֹס בְּֽנֵי־סִֽיסְרָא בְּנֵי־תָֽמַח׃

veney-vareqvos-veney-siysera'-veney-tamach

KJV: The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

AKJV: The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,

ASV: the children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Temah,

YLT: Sons of Barkos, sons of Sisera, sons of Thamah,

Exposition: Ezra 2:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Barkos, the children of Sisera, the children of Thamah,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:54

Hebrew

בְּנֵי נְצִיחַ בְּנֵי חֲטִיפָֽא׃

veney-netziycha-veney-chatiyfa'

KJV: The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

AKJV: The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha. ¶

ASV: the children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.

YLT: Sons of Neziah, sons of Hatipha.

Exposition: Ezra 2:54 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:55

Hebrew

בְּנֵי עַבְדֵי שְׁלֹמֹה בְּנֵי־סֹטַי בְּנֵי־הַסֹּפֶרֶת בְּנֵי פְרוּדָֽא׃

veney-'avedey-shelomoh-veney-sotay-veney-hasoferet-veney-fervda'

KJV: The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,

AKJV: The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,

ASV: The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Hassophereth, the children of Peruda,

YLT: Sons of the servants of Solomon: sons of Sotai, sons of Sophereth, sons of Peruda,

Exposition: Ezra 2:55 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Solomon’s servants: the children of Sotai, the children of Sophereth, the children of Peruda,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:56

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־יַעְלָה בְנֵי־דַרְקוֹן בְּנֵי גִדֵּֽל׃

veney-ya'elah-veney-dareqvon-veney-gidel

KJV: The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

AKJV: The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

ASV: the children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,

YLT: Sons of Jaalah, sons of Darkon, sons of Giddel,

Exposition: Ezra 2:56 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Jaalah, the children of Darkon, the children of Giddel,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:57

Hebrew

בְּנֵי שְׁפַטְיָה בְנֵֽי־חַטִּיל בְּנֵי פֹּכֶרֶת הַצְּבָיִים בְּנֵי אָמִֽי׃

veney-shefateyah-veney-chatiyl-veney-fokheret-hatzevayiym-veney-'amiy

KJV: The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.

AKJV: The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.

ASV: the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami.

YLT: Sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.

Exposition: Ezra 2:57 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children of Ami.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:58

Hebrew

כָּל־הַנְּתִינִים וּבְנֵי עַבְדֵי שְׁלֹמֹה שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת תִּשְׁעִים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

khal-hanetiyniym-vveney-'avedey-shelomoh-shelosh-me'vot-tishe'iym-vshenayim

KJV: All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

AKJV: All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

ASV: All the Nethinim, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.

YLT: All the Nethinim, and the sons of the servants of Solomon are three hundred ninety and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:58 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All the Nethinims, and the children of Solomon’s servants, were three hundred ninety and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:59

Hebrew

וְאֵלֶּה הָֽעֹלִים מִתֵּל מֶלַח תֵּל חַרְשָׁא כְּרוּב אַדָּן אִמֵּר וְלֹא יָֽכְלוּ לְהַגִּיד בֵּית־אֲבוֹתָם וְזַרְעָם אִם מִיִּשְׂרָאֵל הֵֽם׃

ve'eleh-ha'oliym-mitel-melach-tel-charesha'-khervv-'adan-'imer-velo'-yakhelv-lehagiyd-veyt-'avvotam-vezare'am-'im-miyishera'el-hem

KJV: And these were they which went up from Tel–melah, Tel–harsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their father’s house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel:

AKJV: And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not show their father’s house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel:

ASV: And these were they that went up from Tel-melah, Tel-harsha, Cherub, Addan, andImmer; but they could not show their fathers’ houses, and their seed, whether they were of Israel:

YLT: And these are those going up from Tel-Melah, Tel-Harsa, Cherub, Addan, Immer, and they have not been able to declare the house of their fathers, and their seed, whether they are of Israel:

Exposition: Ezra 2:59 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And these were they which went up from Tel–melah, Tel–harsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their father’s house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:60

Hebrew

בְּנֵי־דְלָיָה בְנֵי־טוֹבִיָּה בְּנֵי נְקוֹדָא שֵׁשׁ מֵאוֹת חֲמִשִּׁים וּשְׁנָֽיִם׃

veney-delayah-veney-tvoviyah-veney-neqvoda'-shesh-me'vot-chamishiym-vshenayim

KJV: The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

AKJV: The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two. ¶

ASV: the children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

YLT: sons of Delaiah, sons of Tobiah, sons of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.

Exposition: Ezra 2:60 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The children of Delaiah, the children of Tobiah, the children of Nekoda, six hundred fifty and two.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:61

Hebrew

וּמִבְּנֵי הַכֹּהֲנִים בְּנֵי חֳבַיָּה בְּנֵי הַקּוֹץ בְּנֵי בַרְזִלַּי אֲשֶׁר לָקַח מִבְּנוֹת בַּרְזִלַּי הַגִּלְעָדִי אִשָּׁה וַיִּקָּרֵא עַל־שְׁמָֽם׃

vmiveney-hakhohaniym-veney-chovayah-veney-haqvotz-veney-varezilay-'asher-laqach-mivenvot-varezilay-hagile'adiy-'ishah-vayiqare'-'al-shemam

KJV: And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:

AKJV: And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:

ASV: And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Hakkoz, the children of Barzillai, who took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name.

YLT: And of the sons of the priests: sons of Habaiah, sons of Koz, sons of Barzillai (who took from the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite a wife, and is called by their name;)

Exposition: Ezra 2:61 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of the children of the priests: the children of Habaiah, the children of Koz, the children of Barzillai; which took a wife of the daughters of Barzillai the Gileadite, and was called after their name:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:62

Hebrew

אֵלֶּה בִּקְשׁוּ כְתָבָם הַמִּתְיַחְשִׂים וְלֹא נִמְצָאוּ וַֽיְגֹאֲלוּ מִן־הַכְּהֻנָּֽה׃

'eleh-viqeshv-khetavam-hamiteyacheshiym-velo'-nimetza'v-vayego'alv-min-hakhehunah

KJV: These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.

AKJV: These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.

ASV: These sought their registeramongthose that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.

YLT: these have sought their register among those reckoning themselves by genealogy, and they have not been found, and they are redeemed from the priesthood,

Exposition: Ezra 2:62 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:63

Hebrew

וַיֹּאמֶר הַתִּרְשָׁתָא לָהֶם אֲשֶׁר לֹא־יֹאכְלוּ מִקֹּדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים עַד עֲמֹד כֹּהֵן לְאוּרִים וּלְתֻמִּֽים׃

vayo'mer-hatireshata'-lahem-'asher-lo'-yo'khelv-miqodesh-haqodashiym-'ad-'amod-khohen-le'vriym-vletumiym

KJV: And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

AKJV: And the Tirshatha said to them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim. ¶

ASV: And the governor said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

YLT: and the Tirshatha saith to them, that they eat not of the most holy things till the standing up of a priest with Urim and with Thummim.

Exposition: Ezra 2:63 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:64

Hebrew

כָּל־הַקָּהָל כְּאֶחָד אַרְבַּע רִבּוֹא אַלְפַּיִם שְׁלֹשׁ־מֵאוֹת שִׁשִּֽׁים׃

khal-haqahal-khe'echad-'areva'-rivvo'-'alefayim-shelosh-me'vot-shishiym

KJV: The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,

AKJV: The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and three score,

ASV: The whole assembly together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,

YLT: All the assembly together is four myriad two thousand three hundred sixty,

Exposition: Ezra 2:64 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:65

Hebrew

מִלְּבַד עַבְדֵיהֶם וְאַמְהֹֽתֵיהֶם אֵלֶּה שִׁבְעַת אֲלָפִים שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת שְׁלֹשִׁים וְשִׁבְעָה וְלָהֶם מְשֹׁרְרִים וּֽמְשֹׁרְרוֹת מָאתָֽיִם׃

milevad-'avedeyhem-ve'amehoteyhem-'eleh-shive'at-'alafiym-shelosh-me'vot-sheloshiym-veshive'ah-velahem-meshoreriym-vmeshorervot-ma'tayim

KJV: Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women.

AKJV: Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women.

ASV: besides their men-servants and their maid-servants, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and they had two hundred singing men and singing women.

YLT: apart from their servants and their handmaids; these are seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and of them are singers and songstresses two hundred.

Exposition: Ezra 2:65 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Beside their servants and their maids, of whom there were seven thousand three hundred thirty and seven: and there were among them two hundred singing men and singing women.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:66

Hebrew

סוּסֵיהֶם שְׁבַע מֵאוֹת שְׁלֹשִׁים וְשִׁשָּׁה פִּרְדֵיהֶם מָאתַיִם אַרְבָּעִים וַחֲמִשָּֽׁה׃

svseyhem-sheva'-me'vot-sheloshiym-veshishah-firedeyhem-ma'tayim-'areva'iym-vachamishah

KJV: Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

AKJV: Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

ASV: Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;

YLT: Their horses are seven hundred thirty and six, their mules, two hundred forty and five,

Exposition: Ezra 2:66 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Their horses were seven hundred thirty and six; their mules, two hundred forty and five;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:67

Hebrew

גְּמַלֵּיהֶם אַרְבַּע מֵאוֹת שְׁלֹשִׁים וַחֲמִשָּׁה חֲמֹרִים שֵׁשֶׁת אֲלָפִים שְׁבַע מֵאוֹת וְעֶשְׂרִֽים׃

gemaleyhem-'areva'-me'vot-sheloshiym-vachamishah-chamoriym-sheshet-'alafiym-sheva'-me'vot-ve'esheriym

KJV: Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

AKJV: Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty. ¶

ASV: their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

YLT: their camels, four hundred thirty and five, asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.

Exposition: Ezra 2:67 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Their camels, four hundred thirty and five; their asses, six thousand seven hundred and twenty.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:68

Hebrew

וּמֵרָאשֵׁי הָֽאָבוֹת בְּבוֹאָם לְבֵית יְהוָה אֲשֶׁר בִּירוּשָׁלָ͏ִם הִֽתְנַדְּבוּ לְבֵית הָֽאֱלֹהִים לְהַעֲמִידוֹ עַל־מְכוֹנֽוֹ׃

vmera'shey-ha'avvot-vevvo'am-leveyt-yehvah-'asher-viyrvshalaim-hitenadevv-leveyt-ha'elohiym-leha'amiydvo-'al-mekhvonvo

KJV: And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:

AKJV: And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:

ASV: And some of the heads of fathers’ houses, when they came to the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for the house of God to set it up in its place:

YLT: And some of the heads of the fathers in their coming in to the house of Jehovah that is in Jerusalem, have offered willingly for the house of God, to establish it on its base;

Exposition: Ezra 2:68 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And some of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which is at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:69

Hebrew

כְּכֹחָם נָתְנוּ לְאוֹצַר הַמְּלָאכָה זָהָב דַּרְכְּמוֹנִים שֵׁשׁ־רִבֹּאות וָאֶלֶף וְכֶסֶף מָנִים חֲמֵשֶׁת אֲלָפִים וְכָתְנֹת כֹּהֲנִים מֵאָֽה׃

khekhocham-natenv-le'votzar-hamela'khah-zahav-darekhemvoniym-shesh-rivo'vt-va'elef-vekhesef-maniym-chameshet-'alafiym-vekhatenot-khohaniym-me'ah

KJV: They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests’ garments.

AKJV: They gave after their ability to the treasure of the work three score and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests’ garments.

ASV: they gave after their ability into the treasury of the work threescore and one thousand darics of gold, and five thousand pounds of silver, and one hundred priests’ garments.

YLT: according to their power they have given to the treasure of the work; of gold, drams six myriads and a thousand, and of silver, pounds five thousand, and of priests' coats, a hundred.

Exposition: Ezra 2:69 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They gave after their ability unto the treasure of the work threescore and one thousand drams of gold, and five thousand pound of silver, and one hundred priests’ garments.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Ezra 2:70

Hebrew

וַיֵּשְׁבוּ הַכֹּהֲנִים וְהַלְוִיִּם וּֽמִן־הָעָם וְהַמְשֹׁרְרִים וְהַשּׁוֹעֲרִים וְהַנְּתִינִים בְּעָרֵיהֶם וְכָל־יִשְׂרָאֵל בְּעָרֵיהֶֽם׃

vayeshevv-hakhohaniym-vehaleviyim-vmin-ha'am-vehameshoreriym-vehashvo'ariym-vehanetiyniym-ve'areyhem-vekhal-yishera'el-ve'areyhem

KJV: So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

AKJV: So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelled in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

ASV: So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinim, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.

YLT: And the priests dwell, and the Levites, and of the people, and the singers, and the gatekeepers, and the Nethinim, in their cities; even all Israel in their cities.

Exposition: Ezra 2:70 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Hebrew Grammar: A close Hebrew reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.