Exodus 6:21

Authorized King James Version

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And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.

Original Language Analysis

וּבְנֵ֖י And the sons H1121
וּבְנֵ֖י And the sons
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 1 of 5
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִצְהָ֑ר of Izhar H3324
יִצְהָ֑ר of Izhar
Strong's: H3324
Word #: 2 of 5
jitshar, an israelite
קֹ֥רַח Korah H7141
קֹ֥רַח Korah
Strong's: H7141
Word #: 3 of 5
korach, the name of two edomites and three israelites
וָנֶ֖פֶג and Nepheg H5298
וָנֶ֖פֶג and Nepheg
Strong's: H5298
Word #: 4 of 5
nepheg, the name of two israelites
וְזִכְרִֽי׃ and Zichri H2147
וְזִכְרִֽי׃ and Zichri
Strong's: H2147
Word #: 5 of 5
zicri, the name of twelve israelites

Analysis & Commentary

Verse 21 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.

Historical Context

Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-21 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.

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