Genesis 46:15 Meaning and Explanation
“These be the sons of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob in Padanaram, with his daughter Dinah: all the souls of his sons and his daughters were thirty and three.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The tally of Leah's children (excluding Joseph) totals thirty-three souls.
The Context of Genesis 46:15
Summary count of Leah's children and descendants entering Egypt.
What Does Genesis 46:15 Mean?
Leah's children entering Egypt number thirty-three: her six sons (Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun), Dinah her daughter, and their descendants. This count is a checkpoint in the genealogy, helping readers follow the multiple family lines. Leah was Jacob's first wife, and her children form the foundation of Israel's first six tribes.
The inclusion of Dinah—her story of violation and her brothers' revenge occurred earlier—shows she is part of the family unit moving to Egypt. The specific number thirty-three helps later readers verify the total count and understand the relative sizes of different tribal groups.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 46:15
What does Genesis 46:15 mean?
The tally of Leah's children (excluding Joseph) totals thirty-three souls.
What is the context of Genesis 46:15?
Summary count of Leah's children and descendants entering Egypt.