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What Does Exodus 6:23 Mean?

Exodus 6:23 in the King James Version says “And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleaz... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

Exodus 6:23 · KJV


Context

21

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

22

And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.

23

And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

24

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

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.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 23 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.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-23 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.

Reflection Questions

  1. Which aspect of God's comprehensive salvation most speaks to your need?
  2. How does this covenant structure foreshadow Christ's redemption?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 20 words
וַיִּקַּ֨ח1 of 20

took

H3947

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אַֽהֲרֹ֜ן2 of 20

And Aaron

H175

aharon, the brother of moses

אֶת3 of 20
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אֱלִישֶׁ֧בַע4 of 20

him Elisheba

H472

elisheba, the wife of aaron

בַּת5 of 20

daughter

H1323

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

עַמִּֽינָדָ֛ב6 of 20

of Amminadab

H5992

amminadab, the name of four israelites

אֲח֥וֹת7 of 20

sister

H269

a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

נַחְשׁ֖וֹן8 of 20

of Naashon

H5177

nachshon, an israelite

ל֣וֹ9 of 20
H0
לְאִשָּׁ֑ה10 of 20

to wife

H802

a woman

וַתֵּ֣לֶד11 of 20

and she bare

H3205

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

ל֗וֹ12 of 20
H0
אֶת13 of 20
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

נָדָב֙14 of 20

him Nadab

H5070

nadab, the name of four israelites

וְאֶת15 of 20
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אֲבִיה֔וּא16 of 20

and Abihu

H30

abihu, a son of aaron

אֶת17 of 20
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אֶלְעָזָ֖ר18 of 20

Eleazar

H499

elazar, the name of seven israelites

וְאֶת19 of 20
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אִֽיתָמָֽר׃20 of 20

and Ithamar

H385

ithamar, a son of aaron


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 6:23 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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