Exodus 6:25
And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.
Original Language Analysis
בֶּֽן
son
H1121
בֶּֽן
son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
2 of 18
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
מִבְּנ֤וֹת
him one of the daughters
H1323
מִבְּנ֤וֹת
him one of the daughters
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
6 of 18
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
וַתֵּ֥לֶד
and she bare
H3205
וַתֵּ֥לֶד
and she bare
Strong's:
H3205
Word #:
10 of 18
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
12 of 18
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
רָאשֵׁ֛י
these are the heads
H7218
רָאשֵׁ֛י
these are the heads
Strong's:
H7218
Word #:
15 of 18
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
אֲב֥וֹת
of the fathers
H1
אֲב֥וֹת
of the fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
16 of 18
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-25 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 25 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.