Exodus 6:15
And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.
Original Language Analysis
בֶּן
And the sons
H1121
בֶּן
And the sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
1 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
שִׁמְעֽוֹן׃
of Simeon
H8095
שִׁמְעֽוֹן׃
of Simeon
Strong's:
H8095
Word #:
2 of 13
shimon, one of jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him
וְיָכִ֣ין
and Jachin
H3199
וְיָכִ֣ין
and Jachin
Strong's:
H3199
Word #:
6 of 13
jakin, the name of three israelites and of a temple pillar
וְצֹ֔חַר
and Zohar
H6714
וְצֹ֔חַר
and Zohar
Strong's:
H6714
Word #:
7 of 13
tsochar, the name of a hittite and of an israelite
וְשָׁא֖וּל
and Shaul
H7586
וְשָׁא֖וּל
and Shaul
Strong's:
H7586
Word #:
8 of 13
shaul, the name of an edomite and two israelites
בֶּן
And the sons
H1121
בֶּן
And the sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
9 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֑ית
of a Canaanitish woman
H3669
הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֑ית
of a Canaanitish woman
Strong's:
H3669
Word #:
10 of 13
a kenaanite or inhabitant of kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the canaanites standing for their neighbors the ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile c
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-15 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 15 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.