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the Week of Proper 21 / Ordinary 26
the Week of Proper 21 / Ordinary 26
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Geneva Bible
Nehemiah 4:6
So we built the wall, and all the wall was ioyned vnto the halfe thereof, and the heart of the people was to worke.
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Christian Standard Bible®
So we rebuilt the wall until the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had the will to keep working.
So we rebuilt the wall until the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had the will to keep working.
Hebrew Names Version
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.
King James Version
So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
English Standard Version
So we built the wall. And all the wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall. And all the wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
New Century Version
So we rebuilt the wall to half its height, because the people were willing to work.
So we rebuilt the wall to half its height, because the people were willing to work.
New English Translation
So we rebuilt the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height. The people were enthusiastic in their work.
So we rebuilt the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height. The people were enthusiastic in their work.
Amplified Bible
So we built the wall and the entire wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a heart to work.
So we built the wall and the entire wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a heart to work.
New American Standard Bible
So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
World English Bible
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.
Legacy Standard Bible
So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, and the people had a heart to work.
So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, and the people had a heart to work.
Berean Standard Bible
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
Contemporary English Version
The people worked hard, and we built the walls of Jerusalem halfway up again.
The people worked hard, and we built the walls of Jerusalem halfway up again.
Complete Jewish Bible
And even the Judeans living near them came and must have said to us ten times, "From every place you must come back to us."
And even the Judeans living near them came and must have said to us ten times, "From every place you must come back to us."
Darby Translation
But we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to the half thereof; for the people had a mind to work.
But we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to the half thereof; for the people had a mind to work.
Easy-to-Read Version
We built the wall of Jerusalem all the way around the city. But it was only half as tall as it should be. We did this much because the people worked with all their heart.
We built the wall of Jerusalem all the way around the city. But it was only half as tall as it should be. We did this much because the people worked with all their heart.
George Lamsa Translation
But as for us, we shall continue to build the wall; and the people are building it, and all the wall is completed to the half thereof; for the people have a mind to work.
But as for us, we shall continue to build the wall; and the people are building it, and all the wall is completed to the half thereof; for the people have a mind to work.
Good News Translation
So we went on rebuilding the wall, and soon it was half its full height, because the people were eager to work.
So we went on rebuilding the wall, and soon it was half its full height, because the people were eager to work.
Lexham English Bible
So we rebuilt the wall, and all of the wall was joined up to half its height. For the people had a heart to do it.
So we rebuilt the wall, and all of the wall was joined up to half its height. For the people had a heart to do it.
Literal Translation
So we built the wall, and all the wall was joined together to the half of it. For the people had a heart to work.
So we built the wall, and all the wall was joined together to the half of it. For the people had a heart to work.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Yet buylded we the wall, & ioyned it whole together, vnto ye halfe heigth. And the people were well mynded to labor.
Yet buylded we the wall, & ioyned it whole together, vnto ye halfe heigth. And the people were well mynded to labor.
American Standard Version
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half the height thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half the height thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Bible in Basic English
So we went on building the wall; and all the wall was joined together half-way up: for the people were working hard.
So we went on building the wall; and all the wall was joined together half-way up: for the people were working hard.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And so buylded we the wall, and it was ioyned whole together vnto the halfe heyght thereof: And the people were minded to labour.
And so buylded we the wall, and it was ioyned whole together vnto the halfe heyght thereof: And the people were minded to labour.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass that, when the Jews that dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times: 'Ye must return unto us from all places.'
And it came to pass that, when the Jews that dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times: 'Ye must return unto us from all places.'
King James Version (1611)
So built we the wall, and all the wall was ioyned together vnto the halfe therof: for the people had a minde to worke.
So built we the wall, and all the wall was ioyned together vnto the halfe therof: for the people had a minde to worke.
English Revised Version
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half the height thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half the height thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor we bildiden the wal, and ioyneden togidere al `til to the half part, and the herte of the puple was exitid to worche.
Therfor we bildiden the wal, and ioyneden togidere al `til to the half part, and the herte of the puple was exitid to worche.
Update Bible Version
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Webster's Bible Translation
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to the half of it, for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to the half of it, for the people had a mind to work.
New King James Version
So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
New Living Translation
At last the wall was completed to half its height around the entire city, for the people had worked with enthusiasm.
At last the wall was completed to half its height around the entire city, for the people had worked with enthusiasm.
New Life Bible
But we built the wall, and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
But we built the wall, and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
New Revised Standard
So we rebuilt the wall, and all the wall was joined together to half its height; for the people had a mind to work.
So we rebuilt the wall, and all the wall was joined together to half its height; for the people had a mind to work.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So we built the wall, and all the wall was finished unto the half thereof, - -and the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall, and all the wall was finished unto the half thereof, - -and the people had a mind to work.
Douay-Rheims Bible
So we built the wall, and joined it all together unto the half thereof: and the heart of the people was excited to work.
So we built the wall, and joined it all together unto the half thereof: and the heart of the people was excited to work.
Revised Standard Version
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half its height. For the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half its height. For the people had a mind to work.
Young's Literal Translation
And we build the wall, and all the wall is joined -- unto its half, and the people have a heart to work.
And we build the wall, and all the wall is joined -- unto its half, and the people have a heart to work.
THE MESSAGE
We kept at it, repairing and rebuilding the wall. The whole wall was soon joined together and halfway to its intended height because the people had a heart for the work.
We kept at it, repairing and rebuilding the wall. The whole wall was soon joined together and halfway to its intended height because the people had a heart for the work.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.
Contextual Overview
1 Bvt when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, then was he wroth and sore grieued, and mocked the Iewes, 2 And sayde before his brethren and the armie of Samaria, thus he sayde, What doe these weake Iewes? wil they fortifie them selues? wil they sacrifice? will they finish it in a day? will they make the stones whole againe out of the heapes of dust, seeing they are burnt? 3 And Tobiah the Ammonite was beside him, and said, Although they buylde, yet if a foxe goe vp, he shall euen breake downe their stonie wall. 4 Heare, O our God (for we are despised) and turne their shame vpon their owne head, and giue them vnto a pray in the lande of their captiuitie, 5 And couer not their iniquitie, neither let their sinne be put out in thy presence: for they haue prouoked vs before the builders. 6 So we built the wall, and all the wall was ioyned vnto the halfe thereof, and the heart of the people was to worke.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
and all the wall: That is, the whole circuit of the wall was completed unto half the intended height.
for the people: The original is very emphatic, wyhee laiv leam laasoth, "for the people had a heart to work." Their heart was engaged in it, and they went about it cheerfully and vigorously.
had a mind: Nehemiah 6:15, 1 Chronicles 29:3, 1 Chronicles 29:14, 1 Chronicles 29:17, 1 Chronicles 29:18, 2 Chronicles 29:36, Psalms 110:3, 2 Corinthians 8:16, 2 Corinthians 8:17, Philippians 2:13, Hebrews 13:21
Reciprocal: Psalms 102:14 - General Ecclesiastes 9:10 - thy hand Micah 7:11 - the day Haggai 1:14 - and they
Cross-References
Genesis 4:1
Afterwarde the man knewe Heuah his wife, which conceiued and bare Kain, and said, I haue obteined a man by the Lord.
Afterwarde the man knewe Heuah his wife, which conceiued and bare Kain, and said, I haue obteined a man by the Lord.
Genesis 4:3
And in processe of time it came to passe, that Kain brought an oblation vnto the Lorde of the fruite of the ground.
And in processe of time it came to passe, that Kain brought an oblation vnto the Lorde of the fruite of the ground.
Genesis 4:4
And Habel also him selfe brought of the first fruites of his sheepe, and of the fat of them, and the Lorde had respect vnto Habel, and to his offering,
And Habel also him selfe brought of the first fruites of his sheepe, and of the fat of them, and the Lorde had respect vnto Habel, and to his offering,
Genesis 4:5
But vnto Kain and to his offering he had no regarde: wherefore Kain was exceeding wroth, and his countenance fell downe.
But vnto Kain and to his offering he had no regarde: wherefore Kain was exceeding wroth, and his countenance fell downe.
Genesis 4:8
Then Kain spake to Habel his brother. And when they were in the fielde, Kain rose vp against Habel his brother, and slewe him.
Then Kain spake to Habel his brother. And when they were in the fielde, Kain rose vp against Habel his brother, and slewe him.
Genesis 4:11
Now therefore thou art cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receiue thy brothers blood from thine hand.
Now therefore thou art cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receiue thy brothers blood from thine hand.
Genesis 4:13
Then Kain said to the Lorde, My punishment is greater, then I can beare.
Then Kain said to the Lorde, My punishment is greater, then I can beare.
Job 5:2
Doubtlesse anger killeth the foolish, and enuie slayeth the idiote.
Doubtlesse anger killeth the foolish, and enuie slayeth the idiote.
Isaiah 1:18
Come nowe, and let vs reason together, sayth the Lord: though your sinnes were as crimsin, they shalbe made white as snowe: though they were red like skarlet, they shalbe as wooll.
Come nowe, and let vs reason together, sayth the Lord: though your sinnes were as crimsin, they shalbe made white as snowe: though they were red like skarlet, they shalbe as wooll.
Jeremiah 2:5
Thus sayeth the Lord, What iniquitie haue your fathers founde in mee, that they are gone farre from mee, and haue walked after vanitie, and are become vaine?
Thus sayeth the Lord, What iniquitie haue your fathers founde in mee, that they are gone farre from mee, and haue walked after vanitie, and are become vaine?
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So built we the wall,.... Went on in building it, notwithstanding their scoffs and threats:
and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof; it was carried all round the city to half the height of it:
for the people had a mind to work; their heart was in it, they had a good will to it, and they made haste to finish it.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Unto the half thereof - i. e. to half the intended height.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Nehemiah 4:6. For the people had a mind to work. — The original is very emphatic: ויהי לב לעם לעשות vayehi leb leam laasoth, "For the people had a heart to work." Their hearts were engaged in it; and where the heart is engaged, the work of God goes on well. The whole of this 6th verse is omitted by the Septuagint.
