Numbers 26:59

Authorized King James Version

And the name of Amram's wife was Jochebed, the daughter of Levi, whom her mother bare to Levi in Egypt: and she bare unto Amram Aaron and Moses, and Miriam their sister.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְשֵׁ֣ם׀
And the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#2
אֵ֣שֶׁת
wife
a woman
#3
לְעַמְרָ֗ם
of Amram's
amram, the name of two israelites
#4
יוֹכֶ֙בֶד֙
was Jochebed
jokebed, the mother of moses
#5
בַּת
the daughter
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#6
לְלֵוִ֖י
of Levi
levi, a son of jacob
#7
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
וַתֵּ֣לֶד
and she bare
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#9
אֹתָ֛הּ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
לְלֵוִ֖י
of Levi
levi, a son of jacob
#11
בְּמִצְרָ֑יִם
in Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#12
וַתֵּ֣לֶד
and she bare
to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
#13
לְעַמְרָ֗ם
of Amram's
amram, the name of two israelites
#14
אֶֽת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
אַהֲרֹן֙
Aaron
aharon, the brother of moses
#16
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
מֹשֶׁ֔ה
and Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#18
וְאֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#19
מִרְיָ֥ם
and Miriam
mirjam, the name of two israelitesses
#20
אֲחֹתָֽם׃
their sister
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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