Nehemiah 5:1

Translations

Modern

About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews.

Traditional

And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

Literal

And there was a great outcry of the people and their wives against their brothers the Jews.

Latin

Et factus est clamor populi et uxorum ejus magnus adversus fratres suos Judæos.

Original

Hebrew

English

About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews.

Notes

Nehemiah 5:1–13

Severe financial problems almost stopped the wall's completion (Nehemiah 5:1–5), but Nehemiah found a solution (5:6–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Nehemiah Dealing with Conflict Famine Jerusalem What Is Good

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People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Nehemiah (Person) Postexilic Period

Topics

Borrowing: General Scriptures Concerning Country: Love of Covetousness in Exacting Usury from Their Brethren Creditor: Oppressions of Influence: Good: Nehemiah Interest Jerusalem: Rebuilt by Nehemiah Under the Direction of Artaxerxes Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah: His Administration As Ruler of the People Nehemiah: Son of Hachaliah: Rebuilds Jerusalem Poor: Oppressions of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Captivity of The Wall of Jerusalem Rebuilt and Dedicated Repentance: Because of Their Oppressive Usury Rulers: Righteous: Nehemiah The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Usury: Exaction of, Rebuked

Nehemiah 5:1

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