Exodus 6:24

Authorized King James Version

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And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.

Original Language Analysis

וּבְנֵ֣י And the sons H1121
וּבְנֵ֣י And the sons
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 1 of 8
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
קֹ֔רַח of Korah H7141
קֹ֔רַח of Korah
Strong's: H7141
Word #: 2 of 8
korach, the name of two edomites and three israelites
אַסִּ֥יר Assir H617
אַסִּ֥יר Assir
Strong's: H617
Word #: 3 of 8
assir, the name of two israelites
וְאֶלְקָנָ֖ה and Elkanah H511
וְאֶלְקָנָ֖ה and Elkanah
Strong's: H511
Word #: 4 of 8
elkanah, the name of several israelites
וַאֲבִֽיאָסָ֑ף and Abiasaph H23
וַאֲבִֽיאָסָ֑ף and Abiasaph
Strong's: H23
Word #: 5 of 8
abiasaph, an israelite
אֵ֖לֶּה H428
אֵ֖לֶּה
Strong's: H428
Word #: 6 of 8
these or those
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת these are the families H4940
מִשְׁפְּחֹ֥ת these are the families
Strong's: H4940
Word #: 7 of 8
a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
הַקָּרְחִֽי׃ of the Korhites H7145
הַקָּרְחִֽי׃ of the Korhites
Strong's: H7145
Word #: 8 of 8
a korchite (collectively) or descendants of korach

Analysis & Commentary

Verse 24 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 4-24 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.

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