Nehemiah 4:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

So it happened that the Jews who lived nearby came and told us ten times, 'Wherever you turn, they will attack us!'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    So built we the wall; and all the wall was joid together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together up to half its height: for the people had a mind to work.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So we built{H1129} the wall;{H2346} and all the wall{H2346} was joined together{H7194} unto half{H2677} [the height] thereof: for the people{H5971} had a mind{H3820} to work.{H6213}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    So built{H1129}{(H8799)} we the wall{H2346}; and all the wall{H2346} was joined together{H7194}{(H8735)} unto the half{H2677} thereof: for the people{H5971} had a mind{H3820} to work{H6213}{(H8800)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Yet buylded we the wall, & ioyned it whole together, vnto ye halfe heigth. And the people were well mynded to labor.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So we built the wall, and all the wall was ioyned vnto the halfe thereof, and the heart of the people was to worke.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And so buylded we the wall, and it was ioyned whole together vnto the halfe heyght thereof: And the people were minded to labour.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And we build the wall, and all the wall is joined -- unto its half, and the people have a heart to work.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half `the height' thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto half [the height] thereof: for the people had a mind to work.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So we went on building the wall; and all the wall was joined together half-way up: for the people were working hard.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    So we rebuilt the wall, and the entire wall was joined together up to half its height. The people were enthusiastic in their work.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Chr 29:3 : 3 Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now dedicate my personal treasure of gold and silver for the house of my God, in addition to all I have already provided for the holy house.
  • 1 Chr 29:14 : 14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give so generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.
  • 1 Chr 29:17-18 : 17 I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. In the uprightness of my heart, I have freely offered all these things; and now I have seen your people, who are present here, joyfully and willingly give to you. 18 LORD, the God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, keep these intentions and thoughts in the hearts of your people forever, and direct their hearts toward you.
  • 2 Chr 29:36 : 36 Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced because of what God had prepared for the people, for it had happened suddenly.
  • Neh 6:15 : 15 So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in fifty-two days.
  • Ps 110:3 : 3 Your people will offer themselves willingly on the day of your power; in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, your youth are like the dew.
  • 2 Cor 8:16-17 : 16 Thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same concern I have for you. 17 For Titus not only accepted our appeal, but he is coming to you with great eagerness and on his own initiative.
  • Phil 2:13 : 13 For it is God who works in you, both to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.
  • Heb 13:21 : 21 equip you with every good thing to do His will, working in us what is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Neh 4:7-11
    5 verses
    83%

    7 So I stationed people in the lowest parts behind the wall, in the open areas, and I positioned them by families with their swords, spears, and bows.

    8 Then I saw what was happening; I stood and addressed the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, 'Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.'

    9 When our enemies realized that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated their plans, we all returned to the wall, each to his own work.

    10 From that day on, half of my servants worked on construction, while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The leaders stood behind all the people of Judah.

    11 Those who were building the wall and those who carried loads were doing their work with one hand while holding a weapon with the other.

  • Neh 4:15-17
    3 verses
    80%

    15 We continued the work, with half of the men holding spears, from the break of dawn until the stars came out.

    16 At that time, I also said to the people, 'Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can be our guard by night and work by day.'

    17 Neither I, my brothers, my servants, nor the guards with me took off our clothes; each kept his weapon, even when going for water.

  • Neh 4:1-3
    3 verses
    79%

    1 When Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the restoration of the walls of Jerusalem was advancing and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry.

    2 They all conspired together to come and fight against Jerusalem and cause confusion.

    3 So we prayed to our God and set a guard against them day and night because of their threats.

  • Neh 2:17-20
    4 verses
    78%

    17 Then I said to them, "You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem is in ruins, and its gates have been burned by fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace."

    18 I told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me. They replied, "Let us arise and build!" So they strengthened their hands for the good work.

    19 But when Sanballat the Horonite, Tobiah the Ammonite official, and Geshem the Arabian heard about it, they mocked and ridiculed us. They said, "What is this you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?"

    20 I answered them, saying, "The God of heaven will give us success. We, his servants, will arise and build. But as for you, you have no share, no legal claim or historic right in Jerusalem."

  • Neh 6:15-16
    2 verses
    78%

    15 So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in fifty-two days.

    16 When all our enemies heard about this, and all the surrounding nations saw it, they lost their confidence because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.

  • Neh 6:1-2
    2 verses
    77%

    1 When it was reported to Sanballat, Tobiah, Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies that I had rebuilt the wall and no breach remained in it (though at that time I had not yet set up the doors in the gates),

    2 Sanballat and Geshem sent a message to me, saying, "Come, let us meet together in one of the villages in the plain of Ono." But they were planning to harm me.

  • 5 Our enemies said, 'They won’t know or see a thing until we come among them, kill them, and stop the work.'

  • Ezra 4:3-4
    2 verses
    76%

    3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the rest of the heads of the families of Israel said to them, "You have no part with us in building a temple to our God. We alone will build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, king of Persia, has commanded us."

    4 Then the people of the land discouraged the people of Judah and made them afraid to build.

  • 16 Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall. We did not acquire any land, and all my servants were gathered there for the work.

  • Ezra 5:8-9
    2 verses
    76%

    8 'Let it be known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God. It is being rebuilt with large stones and timber is being placed in the walls. The work is being done diligently and is progressing well in their hands.'

    9 'Then we asked those elders, and we said to them, "Who gave you the authority to rebuild this temple and complete this structure?"'

  • Ezra 5:3-4
    2 verses
    76%

    3 At that time, Tattenai, the governor of the region beyond the River, Shethar-Bozenai, and their companions came to them and said, 'Who gave you the authority to rebuild this temple and complete this structure?'

    4 They also asked, 'What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?'

  • Ezra 4:12-13
    2 verses
    76%

    12 Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came up from you to us have arrived in Jerusalem. They are rebuilding the rebellious and wicked city, completing the walls and repairing its foundations.

    13 Now let it be known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, they will not pay tribute, taxes, or customs, and the king’s treasury will suffer.

  • 1 When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the returned exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel,

  • 38 The second thanksgiving choir proceeded to the left, and I followed them with half the people on the wall, above the Tower of the Ovens, to the Broad Wall,

  • 9 For they were all trying to intimidate us, saying, "Their hands will get too weak for the work, and it will not be completed." But now, strengthen my hands!

  • 6 In it was written: "It is reported among the nations, and Gashmu says it, that you and the Jews are planning to rebel. That is why you are building the wall, and you want to be their king, according to these reports.

  • 4 The city was spacious and large, but its people were few, and there were no houses built yet.

  • 7 Leave the work on this house of God alone. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.

  • Ezra 1:5-6
    2 verses
    72%

    5 Then the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, the priests, and the Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—rose to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.

    6 Their neighbors supported them with silver articles, gold, goods, livestock, and choice gifts, in addition to all the freewill offerings.

  • 13 The workers diligently carried out their tasks, and the restoration of the temple made steady progress under their hands. They rebuilt the house of God according to its original design and strengthened it.

  • 1 When the seventh month came, and the Israelites were in their cities, the people gathered together as one in Jerusalem.

  • 6 the carpenters, builders, and masons. It shall also be used to buy timber and quarried stone for repairing the house.

  • 7 Asa had an army of 300,000 men from Judah bearing large shields and spears, and 280,000 men from Benjamin carrying shields and drawing bows. All of them were mighty warriors.

  • 23 As soon as the copy of King Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and their colleagues, they quickly went to Jerusalem to the Jews and stopped them by force and power.

  • 16 We are informing the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are completed, then you will have no control over the region beyond the River.

  • 11 'This was their reply to us: "We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago. It was a great king of Israel who built and completed it."'

  • 9 'Though we are slaves, our God has not abandoned us in our slavery. He has shown us kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia. He has granted us new life to rebuild the house of our God and repair its ruins, and He has given us a wall of protection in Judah and Jerusalem.'