Nehemiah 4:6

The Work Ridiculed · Nehemiah 4:1–8
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
Literal
And we built the wall, and all the wall was joined together up to half of it, for the people had a mind to work.
Latin
Itaque ædificavimus murum, et conjunximus totum usque ad partem dimidiam: et provocatum est cor populi ad operandum.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

half its height: The wall might be 3.0 to 3.7 meters (ten to 12 feet) tall. Some scholars think the original wall was six to 7.3 meters (20 to 24 feet) high.

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Nehemiah (Person) Persia, Persians Prayer Samaritans Sanballat

Topics

Church Anniversary Diligence: Nehemiah Diligence: Nehemiah and his Helpers Liberality: Jews After the Captivity Modern Samaria: Inhabitants of Opposed the Jews After Their Return from Captivity