Nehemiah 13:31

Intermarriage Forbidden · Nehemiah 13:23–31
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Translations

Modern
I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
Traditional
And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
Literal
…and for the wood offering at appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
Latin
…et in oblatione lignorum in temporibus constitutis, et in primitivis: memento mei, Deus meus, in bonum. Amen.

Original

Hebrew
English
I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.

Notes

These final verses summarize Nehemiah’s reform. Nehemiah ensured the people kept their promises. He held them accountable and did not accept half-hearted efforts.

Nehemiah made two more changes to bring back correct Sabbath observance (Nehemiah 13:15–22) and correct marriage practices (13:23–31). These two sections follow a similar pattern: Nehemiah found a problem, fixed it, and then asked God for a blessing.

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah God Works through Prayer

Parallels

Ezra 9:1–4

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Malachi, Book of Nehemiah (Person) Postexilic Period

Topics

Fuel for Temple, How Provided Liberality: Jews After the Captivity Offerings: Wood: Fuel for the Temple The First Fruits: Law of, Restored After the Captivity