Ezra 2:48the children of Rezin, the children of Nekoda, the children of Gazzam,
The setting
Jerusalem, 538 BC. Families crowd around as scribes verify bloodlines. The children of Rezin step forward - their great-grandfather served in Solomon's temple before Babylon destroyed everything.
The emotion here: careful precision mixed with deep gratitude for preserved records
The original word
Rəṣîn (רְצִין) — possibly meaning 'delight' or 'favor', a name preserving hope
Why it matters
Nekoda means 'spotted' and was likely a nickname that became a family name
Read with care
What most readers miss in Ezra 2:48
These weren't just names - they were proof of belonging when everything familiar was gone
Common misconceptionThese seem like random ancient names, but each represents a family that survived cultural genocide and maintained their identity for 70 years.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Ezra 2:48
Bible Genome reading
Ezra 2:48 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Ezra 2:48 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 restoration, genealogy. Notable phrases: the children of.
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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