Exodus 6:17
New International Version
The sons of Gershon, by clans, were Libni and Shimei.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Gershon included Libni and Shimei, each of whom became the ancestor of a clan.

English Standard Version
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their clans.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.

King James Bible
The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

New King James Version
The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimi according to their families.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

NASB 1995
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

NASB 1977
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their families.

Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their clans.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their clans.

American Standard Version
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

Contemporary English Version
Gershon's sons were Libni and Shimei.

English Revised Version
The sons of Gershon; Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Gershon listed by their families were Libni and Shimei.

Good News Translation
Gershon had two sons: Libni and Shimei, and they had many descendants.

International Standard Version
Gershon's sons were Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans.

NET Bible
The sons of Gershon, by their families, were Libni and Shimei.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

World English Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimi, as to their families.

Young's Literal Translation
The sons of Gershon are Libni, and Shimi, as to their families.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Gershon, Libni and Shimi, according to their tribes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Gerson: Lobni and Semei, by their kindreds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their kindred.

New American Bible
The sons of Gershon, by their clans: Libni and Shimei.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, by their families.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Gershon: Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the sons of Gershon to the sons of Shemi in their generations.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, according to their families.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these are the sons of Gedson, Lobeni and Semei, the houses of their family. And the sons of Caath,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
16These were the names of the sons of Levi according to their records: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. Levi lived 137 years. 17The sons of Gershon were Libni and Shimei, by their clans. 18The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel. Kohath lived 133 years.…

Cross References
Genesis 46:9
The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

Numbers 26:5-6
Reuben was the firstborn of Israel. These were the descendants of Reuben: The Hanochite clan from Hanoch, the Palluite clan from Pallu, / the Hezronite clan from Hezron, and the Carmite clan from Carmi.

1 Chronicles 5:1-3
These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. / The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

Genesis 29:32
And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”

Genesis 30:18
Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar.

Genesis 35:23
The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun.

Genesis 46:8
Now these are the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob and his descendants) who went to Egypt: Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn.

Genesis 49:3-4
Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it.

Deuteronomy 33:6
Let Reuben live and not die, nor his men be few.”

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

Matthew 1:2
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 3:33
the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.

Revelation 7:5
From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000,

Genesis 48:5
And now your two sons born to you in Egypt before I came to you here shall be reckoned as mine; Ephraim and Manasseh shall be mine, just as Reuben and Simeon are mine.


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

Genesis 46:11
And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

Numbers 3:18
And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.

1 Chronicles 6:17
And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei.

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Exodus 6
1. God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH
9. Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites
10. He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh
14. Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron
26. The history resumed














The sons of Gershon
The phrase "The sons of Gershon" refers to the descendants of Gershon, who was the firstborn son of Levi, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. In the Hebrew context, the name Gershon (גֵּרְשׁוֹן) is thought to mean "exile" or "sojourner," reflecting perhaps the transient nature of the Israelites' early history. Gershon's descendants were assigned specific duties related to the tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of family lineage and responsibility in the service of God. This highlights the continuity of faith and duty passed down through generations, a theme that resonates deeply within the conservative Christian tradition, emphasizing the importance of family and heritage in spiritual life.

were Libni and Shimei
"Libni and Shimei" are the names of Gershon's sons. The name Libni (לִבְנִי) is derived from the Hebrew root "lavan," meaning "white," which could symbolize purity or a new beginning. Shimei (שִׁמְעִי) comes from the root "shama," meaning "to hear" or "to be heard," suggesting a life attuned to listening to God's word. These names reflect the values and characteristics esteemed in biblical times, where names often carried prophetic or aspirational significance. In a conservative Christian perspective, these names remind believers of the virtues of purity and attentiveness to God's voice, encouraging a life dedicated to holiness and obedience.

by their clans
The phrase "by their clans" indicates the organization of the Israelites into family groups or clans, which was a fundamental aspect of their social structure. The Hebrew word for clan, "mishpachah" (מִשְׁפָּחָה), underscores the importance of family unity and identity. In the context of the Israelites, clans were not only social units but also spiritual communities responsible for specific roles in worship and service. This structure ensured that each family had a place and purpose within the larger community of God's people. From a conservative Christian viewpoint, this highlights the significance of community and the role of each family in contributing to the spiritual health and mission of the church, reinforcing the idea that every believer has a unique and vital role in the body of Christ.

Verse 17. - The sons of Gershon. The line of Gershon, as the eldest, is taken first. Moses and Aaron are descended from the second son. Shimi is called "Shimei" in 1 Chronicles 6:17; but there is no difference in the original.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Gershon [were]
גֵרְשׁ֛וֹן (ḡê·rə·šō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1648: Gershon -- a son of Levi

Libni
לִבְנִ֥י (liḇ·nî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3845: Libni -- two Levites

and Shimei,
וְשִׁמְעִ֖י (wə·šim·‘î)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8096: Shimei -- the name of a number of Israelites

by their clans.
לְמִשְׁפְּחֹתָֽם׃ (lə·miš·pə·ḥō·ṯām)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 4940: A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people


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