these are the generations A formula occurring several times in P; Genesis 5:1; Genesis 6:9; Genesis 10:1; Genesis 11:10; Genesis 11:27; Genesis 25:12; Genesis 25:19; Genesis 36:1; Genesis 36:9; Genesis 37:2. It marks a fresh start in the history. -Generations," lit. origins, means -an account of a man and his genealogical descendants."

Aaron and Moses The two most important representatives of the tribe of Levi. Moses is usually mentioned first, but here Aaron has the precedence because the passage deals with his descendants only.

in the day, &c. The words are attached very loosely to the context, and describe the point of time at which the new development the organization of the tribe of Levi begins.

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