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Version</a></span><br />These searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They searched for their names in the genealogical records, but they were not found, so they were disqualified from serving as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />These sought their registration among those enrolled in the genealogies, but they were not found there, and so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />These sought their register <i>among</i> those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />These sought their listing <i>among</i> those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they <i>were excluded</i> from the priesthood as defiled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />These searched <i>among</i> their genealogical registration but they could not be located; so they were considered defiled <i>and excluded</i> from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />These searched among their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean and excluded from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />These searched <i>among</i> their ancestral registration, but they could not be located; therefore they were considered unclean <i>and excluded</i> from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />These searched <i>in</i> their genealogical records, but they could not be found; therefore they were considered unclean <i>and excluded</i> from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />These searched [for their names] among those registered in the genealogies, but they were not found; so they <i>were excluded</i> from the priesthood as [ceremonially] unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />These searched for their entries in the genealogical records, but they could not be found, so they were disqualified from the priesthood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />These people searched for their [family] names in the genealogical records, but their names couldn't be found there. For this reason they were considered contaminated and couldn't be priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />These people searched for their ancestral registrations but they couldn't be located. Accordingly, they were assigned an "unclean" status and couldn't be priests. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They searched for their records in the genealogical materials, but did not find them. They were therefore excluded from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />These sought their place among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />These sought their place among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they were deemed disqualified and removed from the priesthood. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />these have sought their register among those reckoning themselves by genealogy, and they have not been found, and they are redeemed from the priesthood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> these have sought their register among those reckoning themselves by genealogy, and they have not been found, and they are redeemed from the priesthood,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />These sought their writing of those being enrolled, and they found not: and they will be polluted from the priesthood.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />These sought the writing of their genealogy, and found it not, and they were cast out of the priesthood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />These sought the writing of their genealogy, and they did not find it, and so they were cast out of the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />These searched their family records, but their names could not be found there, and they were excluded from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />These looked for their entries in the genealogical records, but they were not found there, and so they were excluded from the priesthood as unclean;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found; therefore they were removed from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />These looked in the book of their genealogies and they did not find them, and they removed them from the priesthood.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />These sought their register, that is, the genealogy, but it was not found; therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />These sought their genealogy <i>as though</i> they had been reckoned, but they were not found; and they were removed, <i>as polluted</i>, from the priesthood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/2-62.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=495" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/2.htm">The List of Returning Exiles</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">61</span>And from among the priests: the descendants of Hobaiah, the descendants of Hakkoz, and the descendants of Barzillai (who had married a daughter of Barzillai the Gileadite and was called by their name). <span class="reftext">62</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These men</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: biq·šū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">searched for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3791.htm" title="3791: ḵə·ṯā·ḇām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A writing. From kathab; something written, i.e. A writing, record or book.">their family records,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3187.htm" title="3187: ham·miṯ·yaḥ·śîm (Art:: V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from yachas; to enroll by pedigree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but they could not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: nim·ṣā·’ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To attain to, find. ">find them</a> <a href="/hebrew/1351.htm" title="1351: way·ḡō·’ă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Pual-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To defile. A primitive root,; to soil or desecrate.">and so were excluded</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/3550.htm" title="3550: hak·kə·hun·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Priesthood. From kahan; priesthood.">the priesthood as unclean.</a> </span><span class="reftext">63</span>The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Nehemiah 7:64</a></span><br />These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Nehemiah 7:5</a></span><br />Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had first returned, and I found the following written in it:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-13.htm">Nehemiah 2:13-16</a></span><br />So I went out at night through the Valley Gate toward the Well of the Serpent and the Dung Gate, and I inspected the walls of Jerusalem that had been broken down and the gates that had been destroyed by fire. / Then I went on to the Fountain Gate and the King’s Pool, but there was no room for the animal under me to get through; / so I went up the valley by night and inspected the wall. Then I headed back and reentered through the Valley Gate. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/11-4.htm">Nehemiah 11:4-6</a></span><br />while some of the descendants of Judah and Benjamin settled in Jerusalem.) From the descendants of Judah: Athaiah son of Uzziah, the son of Zechariah, the son of Amariah, the son of Shephatiah, the son of Mahalalel, a descendant of Perez; / and Maaseiah son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, a descendant of Shelah. / The descendants of Perez who settled in Jerusalem totaled 468 men of valor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-22.htm">Nehemiah 12:22-23</a></span><br />In the days of Eliashib, Joiada, Johanan, and Jaddua, during the reign of Darius the Persian, the heads of the families of the Levites and priests were recorded. / As for the descendants of Levi, the family heads up to the days of Johanan son of Eliashib were recorded in the Book of the Chronicles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-29.htm">Nehemiah 13:29</a></span><br />Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood and the covenant of the priesthood and of the Levites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a></span><br />So you shall appoint Aaron and his sons to carry out the duties of the priesthood; but any outsider who approaches the tabernacle must be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-39.htm">Numbers 16:39-40</a></span><br />So Eleazar the priest took the bronze censers brought by those who had been burned up, and he had them hammered out to overlay the altar, / just as the LORD commanded him through Moses. This was to be a reminder to the Israelites that no outsider who is not a descendant of Aaron should approach to offer incense before the LORD, lest he become like Korah and his followers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-7.htm">Numbers 18:7</a></span><br />But only you and your sons shall attend to your priesthood for everything concerning the altar and what is inside the veil, and you are to perform that service. I am giving you the work of the priesthood as a gift, but any outsider who comes near the sanctuary must be put to death.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">1 Chronicles 9:1</a></span><br />So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-13.htm">1 Chronicles 23:13</a></span><br />The sons of Amram: Aaron and Moses. Aaron and his descendants were set apart forever to consecrate the most holy things, to burn incense before the LORD, to minister before Him, and to pronounce blessings in His name forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-2.htm">1 Chronicles 24:2</a></span><br />But Nadab and Abihu died before their father did, and they had no sons; so Eleazar and Ithamar served as priests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-13.htm">1 Chronicles 26:13</a></span><br />They cast lots for each gate, according to their families, young and old alike.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">2 Chronicles 31:19</a></span><br />As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/35-5.htm">2 Chronicles 35:5</a></span><br />Moreover, stand in the Holy Place by the divisions of the families of your kinsmen the lay people, and by the divisions of the families of the Levites.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.</p><p class="hdg">therefore</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/21-21.htm">Leviticus 21:21-23</a></b></br> No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/3-10.htm">Numbers 3:10</a></b></br> And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest's office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-40.htm">Numbers 16:40</a></b></br> <i>To be</i> a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which <i>is</i> not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/44-10.htm">Ezekiel 44:10-14</a></b></br> And the Levites that are gone away far from me, when Israel went astray, which went astray away from me after their idols; they shall even bear their iniquity… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/26-55.htm">Ancestral</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-41.htm">Deemed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-14.htm">Excluded</a> <a href="/ezra/2-59.htm">Families</a> <a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">Family</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-8.htm">Found</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Genealogies</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/19-2.htm">Located</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-17.htm">Names</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-25.htm">Nowhere</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-14.htm">Polluted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-2.htm">Priesthood</a> <a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-19.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/26-11.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-27.htm">Record</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-18.htm">Records</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-21.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/5-7.htm">Register</a> <a href="/numbers/1-42.htm">Registration</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-4.htm">Search</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-18.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-12.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-14.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Ancestral</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Considered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Deemed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Enrolled</a> <a href="/ezra/10-8.htm">Excluded</a> <a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Families</a> <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Family</a> <a href="/ezra/4-19.htm">Found</a> <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Genealogical</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Genealogies</a> <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">Genealogy</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Located</a> <a href="/ezra/5-4.htm">Names</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Nowhere</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Polluted</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-64.htm">Priesthood</a> <a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/ezra/8-3.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/ezra/7-22.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/ezra/4-6.htm">Record</a> <a href="/ezra/4-15.htm">Records</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-10.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Register</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Registration</a> <a href="/ezra/4-15.htm">Search</a> <a href="/ezra/6-1.htm">Searched</a> <a href="/ezra/4-19.htm">Sought</a> <a href="/ezra/6-21.htm">Unclean</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-1.htm">The number that return of the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-36.htm">of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-40.htm">of the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-43.htm">of the Nethinims</a></span><br><span class="reftext">55. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-55.htm">of Solomon's servants</a></span><br><span class="reftext">61. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-61.htm">of the priests who could not show their pedigree</a></span><br><span class="reftext">64. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-64.htm">The whole number of them, with their substance</a></span><br><span class="reftext">68. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Their offerings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Hebrew word for "genealogies" is "יָחַשׂ" (yachas), which refers to a documented lineage or family history. In the context of post-exilic Israel, maintaining a clear genealogical record was crucial for establishing one's identity and rights, especially for those serving in the temple. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's covenant with Israel, where lineage and heritage were integral to fulfilling divine promises.<p><b>but they could not find their names</b><br />The inability to find their names in the genealogical records signifies a loss of identity and legitimacy. In ancient Israel, names were more than mere labels; they were tied to one's heritage and role within the community. The absence of their names suggests a break in the continuity of their priestly line, which could have been due to the Babylonian exile's disruptions. This serves as a reminder of the fragility of human records and the importance of divine remembrance, as God knows each of His people by name, even when human records fail.<p><b>so they were excluded from the priesthood</b><br />Exclusion from the priesthood was a significant consequence, as the priesthood was not just a role but a divine calling. The Hebrew term for "excluded" is "בָּדַל" (badal), meaning to separate or set apart. This separation underscores the holiness required of those serving in the temple. It reflects the biblical principle that God demands purity and legitimacy in those who minister before Him, emphasizing the sacredness of the priestly office.<p><b>as unclean</b><br />The term "unclean" in Hebrew is "טָמֵא" (tamei), which denotes a state of ritual impurity. In the Old Testament, uncleanness was not merely a physical condition but a spiritual one, affecting one's ability to participate in worship and community life. This designation highlights the stringent requirements for priestly service and the need for purity in approaching God. It serves as a metaphor for the spiritual cleansing required of all believers, pointing to the ultimate purification through Christ, our High Priest, who makes us clean and acceptable before God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(62) <span class= "bld">Their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">their record, or the record of the Enregistered.</span><p><span class= "bld">Polluted.</span>--Levitically disqualified.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/2-62.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">These [men]</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֗לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">searched for</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּקְשׁ֧וּ</span> <span class="translit">(biq·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their family records,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְתָבָ֛ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḵə·ṯā·ḇām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3791.htm">Strong's 3791: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something written, a writing, record, book</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but they could not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">find them</span><br /><span class="heb">נִמְצָ֑אוּ</span> <span class="translit">(nim·ṣā·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and so were excluded</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְגֹאֲל֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḡō·’ă·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1351.htm">Strong's 1351: </a> </span><span class="str2">To soil, desecrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the priesthood {as unclean}.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּהֻנָּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·hun·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3550.htm">Strong's 3550: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priesthood</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/2-62.htm">Ezra 2:62 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/2-62.htm">OT History: Ezra 2:62 These sought their register among those who (Ezr. 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