headsרֹאשׁ
rō’š · Hebrew Noun
Referring to the ancestral leaders or patriarchs of the various family units within the tribes. This emphasizes the preservation of lineage, covenantal heritage, and legal identity among the people of God.
firstbornבְּכוֹר
běkōr · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
The child born first in a family, holding a position of honor, authority, and often a double portion of inheritance. It signifies the primary standing and the special claim that God often asserts over the firstborn of His people.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mišpāḥāh · Hebrew Noun
Refers to large extended families or lineages stemming from a common ancestor. These groupings organized the social, military, and legal structure of the tribes of Israel.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
In a genealogical context, this refers to those born of a particular ancestor, serving to establish lineage, inheritance rights, and covenantal connection. It emphasizes the continuity of God's promise through successive generations.
Leviלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Proper Noun
The third son of Jacob and Leah. The tribe of Levi was eventually set apart by God for priestly service and the maintenance of the tabernacle.
generationsתּוֹלֵדָה
toledah · Hebrew Noun
This term refers to the process of procreation and the chronological descent of families. In Scripture, it often underscores God's faithfulness to His promises across time.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
Groups or families sharing a common ancestry. The clan was a fundamental unit of social and religious organization in ancient Israel, responsible for maintaining tribal integrity and inheritance.
Levitesלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Noun/Adjective
A member of the tribe of Levi. They were specifically designated to perform duties related to the Tabernacle (later the Temple), carrying out the work of the Lord on behalf of the people of Israel.
wifeאִשָּׁה
ishshah · Hebrew Noun
A legally recognized partner in marriage. In biblical theology, this relationship serves as a foundational covenantal union, mirroring the relationship between God and His people.
sonsבֵּן
ben · Hebrew Noun
A term referring to male descendants or children, often used in genealogical lists to establish lineage, inheritance rights, and tribal identity. It frequently denotes the next generation of a particular patriarch or family line.
Korahקֹרַח
Qorach · Hebrew Noun
A common Hebrew name meaning "bald" or "ice," used here as a proper noun identifying a descendant of Levi in the priestly lineage.
clansמִשְׁפָּחָה
mishpachah · Hebrew Noun
A group or family unit tracing their ancestry to a common ancestor, functioning as a sub-division within a tribe. This term emphasizes the organized, genealogical structure of Israelite society.
Levitesלֵוִי
Levi · Hebrew Noun
A designation for the priestly and ministerial tribe descended from Levi, the son of Jacob. They were set apart by God for service in the tabernacle and later the temple.
fathers’ housesבֵּית אָב
beyth 'ab · Hebrew Noun phrase
A phrase denoting the patriarchal structure of Israelite society, where family units were organized under the authority of a recognized male elder or leader. This served as the primary social and legal unit for tribal administration.
LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of God, revealed to Moses, emphasizing His self-existence, eternal nature, and faithfulness to His promises.
Israelיִשְׂרָאֵל
Yisrael · Hebrew Proper Noun
A collective term referring to the descendants of Jacob (Israel), whom God chose as His covenant people to be a light to the nations and the vehicle through which the Messiah would come.
hostsצָבָא
tsaba' · Hebrew Noun
A term denoting a large group, army, or company; in this context, it emphasizes the organized and divinely ordained nature of Israel’s departure as God's redeemed people.
