Nehemiah 5:12

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Modern

“We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised.

Traditional

Then said they, We will restore them, and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise.

Literal

And they said, “We will restore it, and from them will require nothing. Thus we will do as you say.” And I called the priests, and caused them to swear to do according to this word.

Latin

Et dixerunt: Reddemus, et ab eis nihil quæremus: sicque faciemus ut loqueris. Et vocavi sacerdotes, et adjuravi eos ut facerent juxta quod dixeram.

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“We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised.

Notes

Nehemiah 5:12

required of the nobles and officials an oath: Both God and the community would hold them accountable.

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 Jerusalem What Is Good

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Glossary

Banker, Banking Book of Nehemiah Debt Malachi, Book of Nehemiah (Person) Postexilic Period Promise

Topics

Beneficence: The Jews Who Returned from the Exile Borrowing: General Scriptures Concerning Country: Love of Creditor: Oppressions of Creditors: Sometimes Entirely Remitted Debts Example: Good Interest Kindness: The Jews to the People Lending: General Scriptures Concerning Love: Nehemiah for Israelites Oath: So Does Nehemiah Poor: Oppressions of Repentance: Because of Their Oppressive Usury Reproof: Faithfulness in Nehemiah, of the Jews The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning Usury or Interest: The Jews: Required to Restore Usury: Exaction of, Rebuked

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