[2] The original text was written in Hebrew language.

[3] Fragments containing parts of this chapter were found among the Dead Sea Scrolls (3rd century BC or later): There is also a translation into Koine Greek known as the Septuagint, made in the last few centuries BCE.

Extant ancient manuscripts of the Septuagint version include Codex Vaticanus (B;

[4] The parashah sections listed here are based on the Aleppo Codex.

This verse refers to eunuchs who, although they could not have children, could still live for eternity with the Lord.