Genesis 46:11 net — The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

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"The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari."

— Genesis 46:11, NET Bible

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KJV
“And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.”
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ASV
“And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. ”
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WEB
“The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.”
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DRB
“The sons of Levi: Gerson and Caath, and Merari.”
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BBE
“And the sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari;”
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KJVA
“And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.”
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Genesis 46 — Context

These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt– Jacob and his sons: Reuben, the firstborn of Jacob.

The sons of Reuben: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi.

The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jakin, Zohar, and Shaul(the son of a Canaanite woman).

The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

The sons of Judah: Er, Onan, Shelah, Perez, and Zerah(but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan). The sons of Perez were Hezron and Hamul.

The sons of Issachar: Tola, Puah, Jashub, and Shimron.

The sons of Zebulun: Sered, Elon, and Jahleel.

Genesis 46:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 46:11 say?

Genesis 46:11 in the NET Bible reads: “The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.”

Where is Genesis 46:11 in the Bible?

Genesis 46:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 46, verse 11.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 46:11.

What translation should I read Genesis 46:11 in?

Genesis 46:11 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 Genesis 46:11?

Genesis 46:11 reads (NET): “The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.” 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.

Genesis 46:11 net — The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari.

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