Nehemiah 12:20

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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About this Translation

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

Word-for-word

5/5

Readability

2/5

💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

✅ Strengths

High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

👥 Who is this for?

Ideal for

Pastors and teachers
Seminary students
Serious Bible students
Readers conducting word studies
Those referencing Hebrew/Greek tools

Consider alternatives for

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Neh 12:21
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21of Hilkiah, Hashabiah; of Jedaiah, Nethanel.
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17and Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hizki, and Heber,
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2Amariah, Malluch, Hattush,
3Shecaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,
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5Mijamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,
6Shemaiah, and Joiarib, Jedaiah.
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Neh 10:12
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1 Chr 12:10-12
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Neh 10:5
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1 Chr 8:22
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1 Chr 11:46
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28And of the sons of Bebai: Jehohanan, Hananiah, Zabbai, Athlai.
1 Chr 12:5
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36Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
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1 Chr 9:12
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