Exodus 6:19 bbe — And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.

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"And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations."

— Exodus 6:19, Bible in Basic English

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“And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to their generations. ”
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Exodus 6 — Context

And these are the names of the sons of Levi in the order of their generations: Gershon and Kohath and Merari: and the years of Levi's life were a hundred and thirty-seven.

The sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei, in the order of their families.

And the sons of Kohath: Amram and Izhar and Hebron and Uzziel: and the years of Kohath's life were a hundred and thirty-three.

And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.

And Amram took Jochebed, his father's sister, as wife; and she gave birth to Aaron and Moses: and the years of Amram's life were a hundred and thirty-seven.

And the sons of Izhar: Korah and Nepheg and Zichri.

And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael and Elzaphan and Sithri.

Exodus 6:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 6:19 say?

Exodus 6:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.”

Where is Exodus 6:19 in the Bible?

Exodus 6:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 6, verse 19.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 6:19.

What translation should I read Exodus 6:19 in?

Exodus 6:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 6:19?

Exodus 6:19 reads (BBE): “And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 6:19 bbe — And the sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi: these are the families of the Levites, in the order of their generations.

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