Exodus 6:14
These be the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.
Original Language Analysis
רָאשֵׁ֣י
These be the heads
H7218
רָאשֵׁ֣י
These be the heads
Strong's:
H7218
Word #:
2 of 15
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
בֵית
houses
H1004
בֵית
houses
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
3 of 15
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אֲבֹתָ֑ם
of their fathers
H1
אֲבֹתָ֑ם
of their fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
4 of 15
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
בְּנֵ֨י
The sons
H1121
בְּנֵ֨י
The sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
5 of 15
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
8 of 15
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
חֶצְרֹ֣ן
Hezron
H2696
חֶצְרֹ֣ן
Hezron
Strong's:
H2696
Word #:
11 of 15
chetsron, the name of a place in palestine; also of two israelites
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-14 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.
Questions for Reflection
- Which aspect of God's comprehensive salvation most speaks to your need?
- How does this covenant structure foreshadow Christ's redemption?
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Analysis & Commentary
Verse 14 continues the covenantal reaffirmation. God's sevenfold promise ('I will bring out, deliver, redeem, take, be your God, bring in, give') comprehensively describes salvation from multiple angles, foreshadowing the gospel's complete deliverance.