Ezra 7:4
New International Version
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

New Living Translation
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

English Standard Version
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

Berean Standard Bible
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

King James Bible
The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

New King James Version
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

New American Standard Bible
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

NASB 1995
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

NASB 1977
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

Legacy Standard Bible
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

Amplified Bible
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

Christian Standard Bible
Zerahiah’s son, Uzzi’s son, Bukki’s son,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Zerahiah’s son, Uzzi’s son, Bukki’s son,

American Standard Version
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

English Revised Version
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
who was the son of Zerahiah, who was the son of Uzzi, who was the son of Bukki,

Good News Translation
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

International Standard Version
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

Majority Standard Bible
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

NET Bible
who was the son of Zerahiah, who was the son of Uzzi, who was the son of Bukki,

New Heart English Bible
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

Webster's Bible Translation
The son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

World English Bible
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

Young's Literal Translation
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

Smith's Literal Translation
Son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The son of Zarahias, the son of Ozi, the son of Bocci,

Catholic Public Domain Version
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

New American Bible
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,

New Revised Standard Version
son of Zerahiah, son of Uzzi, son of Bukki,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The son of Zerahiah, the son of Gadai, the son of Bakki,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Son of Zerakhyah, son of Gadi, son of Baqi,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the son of Zaraia, the son of Ozias, the son of Bokki,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Ezra Goes Up to Jerusalem
3the son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth, 4the son of Zerahiah, the son of Uzzi, the son of Bukki, 5the son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest—…

Cross References
Nehemiah 8:1-8
At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ...

2 Chronicles 17:7-9
In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah, / accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. / They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.

2 Chronicles 35:3
To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel.

Nehemiah 13:1-3
At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God, / because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing). / As soon as the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all of foreign descent.

2 Kings 23:2
And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the prophets—all the people small and great—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 34:30
And he went up to the house of the LORD with all the people of Judah and Jerusalem, as well as the priests and the Levites—all the people great and small—and in their hearing he read all the words of the Book of the Covenant that had been found in the house of the LORD.

Deuteronomy 31:9-13
So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel. / Then Moses commanded them, “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of remission of debt, during the Feast of Tabernacles, / when all Israel comes before the LORD your God at the place He will choose, you are to read this law in the hearing of all Israel. ...

Malachi 2:7
For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts.

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

Acts 15:21
For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.”

Matthew 23:2-3
“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

Acts 13:15
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”

Luke 4:16-17
Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written:


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son of Zerahiah
The name "Zerahiah" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh has risen" or "Yahweh has shone." This name reflects the deep faith and hope in God's presence and intervention in the lives of His people. Zerahiah is a priestly ancestor, and his mention here underscores the continuity of the priestly line, which is crucial for maintaining the religious and spiritual heritage of Israel. The priesthood was central to the worship and spiritual life of the Israelites, serving as mediators between God and His people. This lineage emphasizes the importance of spiritual leadership and the transmission of faith through generations.

son of Uzzi
"Uzzi" means "my strength" or "strong" in Hebrew, indicating a reliance on God's strength. The name suggests a legacy of spiritual fortitude and resilience, qualities essential for the priestly role. Uzzi's inclusion in this genealogy highlights the enduring strength and stability of the priestly line, which was vital for guiding the Israelites, especially during times of exile and return. The priesthood's strength was not merely physical but spiritual, rooted in their unwavering commitment to God's laws and covenant.

son of Bukki
The name "Bukki" is derived from a root meaning "wasting" or "emptying," which might seem negative at first glance. However, in a spiritual context, it can signify humility and the emptying of oneself to be filled with God's presence and purpose. Bukki's place in the genealogy serves as a reminder of the humility required in spiritual leadership. It is through humility and self-emptying that one can truly serve God and His people, allowing God's strength and wisdom to work through them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zerahiah,
זְרַֽחְיָ֥ה (zə·raḥ·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2228: Zerahiah -- 'Yah has risen', two Israelites

the son
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Uzzi,
עֻזִּ֖י (‘uz·zî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5813: Uzzi -- 'forceful', the name of several Israelites

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Bukki,
בֻּקִּֽי׃ (buq·qî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1231: Bukki -- two Israelites


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