Ezra 2:3The children of Parosh, two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
The setting
Jerusalem, 538 BC. A scribe carefully counting families as they register to rebuild. 2,172 people from one family line — grandparents, parents, children who'd never seen Jerusalem. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine.
The emotion here: careful precision honoring each preserved life
The original word
מִסְפָּר (mispar) — number, counting, but implying careful attention to each individual
Why it matters
Parosh means 'flea' — even families with humble names were precious enough for God to count and preserve
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 2:3
This isn't just statistics — it's God saying 'I kept My promise to Abraham about descendants, even through exile'
Common misconceptionPeople think these numbers are just ancient record-keeping, but they're actually God's promise fulfilled — He said He'd bring back a remnant, and here's the exact count.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 2:3
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 2:3 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 2:3 comes from the book of Ezra, written during the Post-Exile 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 reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include genealogy, census, family lineage. Notable phrases: children of Parosh; two thousand one hundred seventy-two.
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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