Ezra 2:38

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

Sons of Pashhur, a thousand two hundred forty and seven.

ℹ️

About this Translation

Young's Literal Translation

Formal EquivalenceBest for: In-depth Bible study

🎯 Translation Approach

An extremely literal, word-for-word translation that preserves original Hebrew and Greek grammatical structures and word order where possible.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Preservation of original grammar: Attempts to retain Hebrew and Greek tenses, participles, and word order where feasible.
Consistent terminology: Strives for uniform rendering of the same original terms across contexts.
Revised 1898 edition: Final revision by Robert Young, reflecting refinements to the initial 1862 publication.
Archaic diction: Uses older English forms and expressions to maintain literalness.
Idiosyncratic renderings: At times employs very literal phrases (e.g., 'age-during') that reflect underlying semantics.

✅ Strengths

Very close alignment to original language structures
Useful for word studies and detailed exegesis
Consistent rendering of key terms
Transparent translation decisions with minimal interpretive smoothing

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic vocabulary and phrasing
Stiff and sometimes awkward English flow
Less suitable for public reading or devotional use
May obscure idiomatic meanings due to literalness

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Pastors and teachers
Seminary students
Serious Bible readers
Bible study groups focused on original languages
Researchers comparing translations

Consider alternatives for

Casual readers
Children and early readers
ESL/ELL audiences
Public worship readings

🔄 Compare with

ESVNASBNIVCSBNLT

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

1 Chr 9:12 : 12 and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pashhur, son of Malchijah, and Maasai son of Adiel, son of Jahzerah, son of Meshullam, son of Meshillemith, son of Immer.
Ezra 10:22 : 22 and of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
Neh 7:41 : 41 sons of Pashur: a thousand two hundred forty and seven;

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Neh 7:40-42
3 verses
93%
40 sons of Immer: a thousand fifty and two;
41 sons of Pashur: a thousand two hundred forty and seven;
42 sons of Harim: a thousand and seventeen.
Ezra 2:36-37
2 verses
81%
36 The Priests: sons of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.
37 Sons of Imner, a thousand fifty and two.
Ezra 2:3-12
10 verses
78%
3 Sons of Parosh, two thousand a hundred seventy and two.
4 Sons of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two.
5 Sons of Arah, seven hundred five and seventy.
6 Sons of Pahath-Moab, of the sons of Jeshua, Joab, two thousand eight hundred and twelve.
7 Sons of Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
8 Sons of Zattu, nine hundred and forty and five.
9 Sons of Zaccai, seven hundred and sixty.
10 Sons of Bani, six hundred forty and two.
11 Sons of Bebai, six hundred twenty and three.
12 Sons of Azgad, a thousand two hundred twenty and two.
Ezra 2:39-40
2 verses
78%
39 Sons of Harim, a thousand and seventeen.
40 The Levites; sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, of the sons of Hodaviah, seventy and four.
Neh 7:8-9
2 verses
77%
8 Sons of Parosh: two thousand a hundred and seventy and two.
9 Sons of Shephatiah: three hundred seventy and two.
Neh 7:11-13
3 verses
75%
11 Sons of Pahath-Moab, of the sons of Jeshua and Joab: two thousand and eight hundred `and' eighteen.
12 Sons of Elam: a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
13 Sons of Zattu: eight hundred forty and five.
Ezra 2:24
74%
24 Sons of Azmaveth, forty and two.
Ezra 2:57-58
2 verses
73%
57 Sons of Shephatiah, sons of Hattil, sons of Pochereth of Zebaim, sons of Ami.
58 All the Nethinim, and the sons of the servants of Solomon `are' three hundred ninety and two.
Neh 7:16-19
4 verses
73%
16 Sons of Bebai: six hundred twenty and eight.
17 Sons of Azgad: two thousand three hundred twenty and two.
18 Sons of Adonikam: six hundred sixty and seven.
19 Sons of Bigvai: two thousand sixty and seven.
Neh 7:34
73%
34 Sons of the other Elam: a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
Ezra 2:31-32
2 verses
73%
31 Sons of another Elam, a thousand two hundred fifty and four.
32 Sons of Harim, three hundred and twenty.
Ezra 2:18-19
2 verses
73%
18 Sons of Jorah, a hundred and twelve.
19 Sons of Hashum, two hundred twenty and three.
Neh 7:38
72%
38 Sons of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
Neh 7:22
72%
22 Sons of Hashum: three hundred twenty and eight.
Ezra 10:22
72%
22 and of the sons of Pashhur: Elioenai, Maaseiah, Ishmael, Nethaneel, Jozabad, and Elasah.
Ezra 2:34
72%
34 Sons of Jericho, three hundred forty and five.
Ezra 2:14-16
3 verses
72%
14 Sons of Bigvai, two thousand fifty and six.
15 Sons of Adin, four hundred fifty and four.
16 Sons of Ater of Hezekiah, ninety and eight.
Neh 11:6
71%
6 all the sons of Perez who are dwelling in Jerusalem `are' four hundred sixty and eight, men of valour.
Ezra 2:42-44
3 verses
71%
42 Sons of the gatekeepers; sons of Shallum, sons of Ater, sons of Talmon, sons of Akkub, sons of Hatita, sons of Shobai, the whole `are' a hundred thirty and nine.
43 The Nethinim: sons of Ziha, sons of Hasupha, sons of Tabbaoth,
44 Sons of Keros, sons of Siaha, sons of Padon,
Neh 10:3
71%
3 Pashhur, Amariah, Malchijah,
Ezra 2:49
71%
49 Sons of Uzza, sons of Paseah, sons of Besai,
Neh 11:12
71%
12 and their brethren doing the work of the house `are' eight hundred twenty and two; and Adaiah son of Jeroham, son of Pelaliah, son of Amzi, son of Zechariah, son of Pashhur, son of Malchiah,
Ezra 2:64
71%
64 All the assembly together `is' four myriad two thousand three hundred sixty,
Ezra 2:21
71%
21 Sons of Beth-Lehem, a hundred twenty and three.