Ezra 2:35
Ezra 2:35 Meaning and Explanation
“The children of Senaah, three thousand and six hundred and thirty.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The very large group from Senaah closes the list of laypeople by town and family.
What Does Ezra 2:35 Mean?
Senaah returns the largest single count in the chapter — three thousand six hundred thirty — bringing to an end the census of the laypeople. The list now turns to the priests, Levites, and temple servants.
The lay portion of the people closes with its greatest number, a reminder that the bulk of God's kingdom is made of ordinary households. Before the ministers are counted, the everyday faithful are honored first, for they are the body the temple exists to serve.
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What does Ezra 2:35 mean?
The very large group from Senaah closes the list of laypeople by town and family.