Exodus 6:21The sons of Izhar: Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
The setting
Sinai Peninsula, ~1446 BC. Moses records family lines including his future enemy Korah, not knowing this cousin will later challenge his leadership near modern-day Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
The emotion here: obedient documentation without knowing the future drama these names would create
The original word
Korach (קֹרַח) — 'baldness' or 'ice,' a name that would become synonymous with rebellion
Why it matters
Korah's rebellion later resulted in the earth swallowing him alive, yet his descendants survived and wrote psalms
Read with care
What most readers miss in Exodus 6:21
Moses faithfully records Korah's lineage, not knowing this relative will later try to overthrow him
Common misconceptionPeople think genealogies are just ancient record-keeping, but this list includes Moses' future enemy — showing God's sovereignty over both friends and foes.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Exodus 6:21
Bible Genome reading
Exodus 6:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Exodus 6:21 comes from the book of Exodus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include lineage, family. Notable phrases: sons of Izhar.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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