Nehemiah 13 — HeartWord — Read the Bible

¹ On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that an Ammonite and a Moabite should not enter into the assembly of God for ever,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:5 · Deuteronomy 23:3 · Deuteronomy 31:11 · 2 Kings 23:2 · Nehemiah 2:10 · Nehemiah 2:19 · Nehemiah 4:3 · Nehemiah 8:2 · Nehemiah 8:3 · Nehemiah 9:3 · Nehemiah 13:23 · Psalms 83:7 · Isaiah 15:1 · Isaiah 34:16 · Jeremiah 48:1 · Amos 1:13 · Luke 4:16 · Luke 10:26 · Acts 13:15 · Acts 15:21

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

On that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
they read H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
in the audience H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
and therein was found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
that the Ammonite H5984 (עַמּוֹנִי) — an Ammonite or (the adjective) Ammonitish
and the Moabite H4125 (מוֹאָבִי) — a Moabite or Moabitess, i.e. a descendant from Moab
should not come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
into the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…

² because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but hired Balaam against them, to curse them: howbeit our God turned the curse into a blessing.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 22:3 · Numbers 22:5 · Numbers 23:8 · Numbers 23:18 · Numbers 24:5 · Numbers 24:10 · Deuteronomy 23:5 · Joshua 24:9 · Psalms 109:28 · Micah 6:5 · Matthew 25:40

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Because they met H6923 (קָדַם) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
not the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
with bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
and with water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
but hired H7936 (שָׂכַר) — to hire
Balaam H1109 (בִּלְעָם) — Bilam, a Mesopotamian prophet; also a place in Palestine
against them, that he should curse H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
them: howbeit our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
turned H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
the curse H7045 (קְלָלָה) — vilification
into a blessing H1293 (בְּרָכָה) — benediction; by implication prosperity

³ And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 12:38 · Numbers 11:4 · Ezra 10:11 · Nehemiah 9:2 · Nehemiah 10:28 · Psalms 19:7 · Psalms 119:9 · Psalms 119:11 · Proverbs 6:23 · Romans 3:20

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now it came to pass, when they had heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
that they separated H914 (בָּדַל) — to divide (in variation senses literally or figuratively, separate, distinguish, differ, select, etc.)
from Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
all the mixed multitude H6154 (עֵרֶב) — the web (or transverse threads of cloth); also a mixture, (or mongrel race)

⁴ Now before this, Eliashib the priest, who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God, being allied unto Tobiah,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Nehemiah 2:10 · Nehemiah 3:1 · Nehemiah 6:17 · Nehemiah 12:10 · Nehemiah 12:44 · Nehemiah 13:28

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
this, Eliashib H475 (אֶלְיָשִׁיב) — Eljashib, the name of six Israelites
the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
having the oversight H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
of the chamber H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
allied H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
unto Tobiah H2900 (טוֹבִיָּה) — Tobijah, the name of three Israelites and of one Samaritan

⁵ had prepared for him a great chamber, where aforetime they laid the meal-offerings, the frankincense, and the vessels, and the tithes of the grain, the new wine, and the oil, which were given by commandment to the Levites, and the singers, and the porters; and the heave-offerings for the priests.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 18:21 · 2 Chronicles 31:11 · 2 Chronicles 34:11 · Nehemiah 10:36 · Nehemiah 10:38 · Nehemiah 12:44

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And he had prepared H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
for him a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
chamber H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
where aforetime H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
they laid H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
the grain offerings H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
the frankincense H3828 (לְבוֹנָה) — frankincense (from its whiteness or perhaps that of its smoke)
and the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
and the tithes H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
of the grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
the new wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
and the oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
which was commanded H4687 (מִצְוָה) — a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law)
to the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
and the singers H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
and the porters H7778 (שׁוֹעֵר) — a janitor
and the offerings H8641 (תְּרוּמָה) — a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

⁶ But in all this time I was not at Jerusalem; for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I went unto the king: and after certain days asked I leave of the king,

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 32:1 · 2 Chronicles 24:17 · Ezra 6:22 · Nehemiah 2:1 · Nehemiah 2:5 · Nehemiah 2:6 · Nehemiah 5:14 · Matthew 13:25

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

was not I at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
for in the two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
and thirtieth H7970 (שְׁלוֹשִׁים) — thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth
year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
of Artaxerxes H783 (אַרְתַּחְשַׁשְׁתָּא) — Artachshasta (or Artaxerxes), a title (rather than name) of several Persian kings
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
I unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
and after H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
certain days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
obtained I leave H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king

⁷ and I came to Jerusalem, and understood the evil that Eliashib had done for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ezra 9:1 · Nehemiah 13:1 · Nehemiah 13:5 · Lamentations 1:10 · Matthew 21:12 · Acts 21:28 · 1 Corinthians 1:11

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
and understood H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
of the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
that Eliashib H475 (אֶלְיָשִׁיב) — Eljashib, the name of six Israelites
did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
for Tobiah H2900 (טוֹבִיָּה) — Tobijah, the name of three Israelites and of one Samaritan
in preparing H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
him a chamber H5393 (נִשְׁכָּה) — a cell
in the courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…

⁸ And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ezra 9:3 · Ezra 10:1 · Nehemiah 5:6 · Psalms 69:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it grieved H3415 (יָרַע) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
me sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
therefore I cast forth H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
all the household H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
stuff H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
of Tobiah H2900 (טוֹבִיָּה) — Tobijah, the name of three Israelites and of one Samaritan
out of H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
the chamber H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)

⁹ Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meal-offerings and the frankincense.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Chronicles 29:5 · 2 Chronicles 29:15 · 2 Chronicles 29:16 · Nehemiah 12:45

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then I commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
and they cleansed H2891 (טָהֵר) — to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
the chambers H3957 (לִשְׁכָּה) — a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
and thither brought I again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
with the grain offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
and the frankincense H3828 (לְבוֹנָה) — frankincense (from its whiteness or perhaps that of its smoke)

¹⁰ And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them; so that the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled every one to his field.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 35:2 · Deuteronomy 12:19 · 2 Chronicles 31:4 · Nehemiah 10:37 · Nehemiah 12:28 · Nehemiah 12:29 · Nehemiah 12:47 · Isaiah 43:23 · Malachi 1:6 · Malachi 3:8 · 1 Timothy 5:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I perceived H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
that the portions H4521 (מְנָת) — an allotment (by courtesy, law or providence)
of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
had not been given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
for the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
and the singers H7891 (שִׁיר) — to sing
that did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
were fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
to his field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)

¹¹ Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 2:17 · Nehemiah 5:6 · Nehemiah 10:39 · Nehemiah 13:17 · Nehemiah 13:25 · Job 31:34 · Proverbs 28:4 · Malachi 3:8

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then contended H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
I with the rulers H5461 (סָגָן) — a præfect of a province
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Why is the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
And I gathered them together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
and set H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
them in their place H5977 (עֹמֶד) — a spot (as being fixed)

¹² Then brought all Judah the tithe of the grain and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 27:30 · Numbers 18:20 · Numbers 18:21 · Numbers 18:24 · Deuteronomy 14:22 · 2 Chronicles 31:4 · Nehemiah 10:37 · Nehemiah 10:39 · Nehemiah 12:44 · Malachi 3:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
all Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
the tithe H4643 (מַעֲשֵׂר) — a tenth; especially a tithe
of the grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
and the new wine H8492 (תִּירוֹשׁ) — must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine
and the oil H3323 (יִצְהָר) — oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing
unto the treasuries H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository

¹³ And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah; for they were counted faithful, and their business was to distribute unto their brethren.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 12:15 · 2 Kings 12:16 · 2 Kings 22:7 · 2 Chronicles 31:12 · 2 Chronicles 31:14 · Nehemiah 3:30 · Nehemiah 7:2 · Nehemiah 8:4 · Nehemiah 10:12 · Nehemiah 11:22 · Nehemiah 12:35 · Nehemiah 12:44 · Luke 12:42 · Luke 16:10 · Acts 4:35 · Acts 6:1 · Acts 6:3 · 1 Corinthians 4:2 · 1 Timothy 1:12 · 1 Timothy 3:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I made treasurers H686 (אָצַר) — to store up
over the treasuries H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
Shelemiah H8018 (שֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites
the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
and Zadok H6659 (צָדוֹק) — Tsadok, the name of eight or nine Israelites
the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
and of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
Pedaiah H6305 (פְּדָיָה) — Pedajah, the name of six Israelites
and next to them H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
Hanan H2605 (חָנָן) — Chanan, the name of seven Israelites
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Zaccur H2139 (זַכּוּר) — Zakkur, the name of seven Israelites
of Mattaniah H4983 (מַתַּנְיָה) — Mattanjah, the name of ten Israelites
for they were counted H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
faithful H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
to distribute H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
unto their brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])

¹⁴ Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the observances thereof.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Kings 20:3 · 1 Chronicles 29:3 · 2 Chronicles 24:16 · 2 Chronicles 31:20 · Ezra 7:20 · Ezra 7:24 · Ezra 7:27 · Nehemiah 5:19 · Nehemiah 13:22 · Nehemiah 13:31 · Psalms 122:6 · Psalms 122:9 · Hebrews 6:10 · Revelation 3:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
me, O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
concerning this, and wipe not out H4229 (מָחָה) — properly, to stroke or rub; by implication, to erase; also to smooth (as if with oil), i.e. grease or make fat; also to touch, i.e. reach to
my good H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
deeds that I have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
for the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
of my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
and for the offices H4929 (מִשְׁמָר) — a guard (the man, the post or the prison); a deposit (figuratively); also (as observed) a usage (abstractly), or an example (concretely)

¹⁵ In those days saw I in Judah some men treading winepresses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses therewith; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 20:8 · Exodus 31:12 · Exodus 31:16 · Exodus 34:21 · Exodus 35:2 · Numbers 15:32 · Deuteronomy 5:12 · Deuteronomy 8:19 · 2 Chronicles 24:19 · Nehemiah 9:29 · Nehemiah 10:31 · Nehemiah 10:32 · Nehemiah 13:21 · Job 39:12 · Psalms 50:7 · Isaiah 58:13 · Jeremiah 17:21 · Jeremiah 17:24 · Jeremiah 17:27 · Jeremiah 42:19 · Amos 8:5 · Micah 6:3 · Acts 2:40 · Acts 20:21 · Galatians 5:3 · Ephesians 4:17 · 1 Thessalonians 4:6 · Revelation 22:18

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

In those days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
I in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
treading H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
wine presses H1660 (גַּת) — a wine-press (or vat for holding the grapes in pressing them)
on the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
and bringing in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
sheaves H6194 (עָרֵם) — a heap; specifically, a sheaf
and lading H6006 (עָמַס) — to load, i.e. impose a burden (or figuratively, infliction)
donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
as also wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
grapes H6025 (עֵנָב) — a grape
and figs H8384 (תְּאֵן) — the fig (tree or fruit)
burdens H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
which they brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
into Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
and I testified H5749 (עוּד) — to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively, to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication)
in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
wherein they sold H4376 (מָכַר) — to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
victuals H6718 (צַיִד) — the chase; also game (thus taken)

¹⁶ There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, who brought in fish, and all manner of wares, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 23:12 · Deuteronomy 5:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

There dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
men of Tyre H6876 (צֹרִי) — a Tsorite or inhabitant of Tsor (i.e. Syrian)
also therein, which brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
fish H1709 (דָּג) — a fish (often used collectively)
and all manner of ware H4377 (מֶכֶר) — merchandise; also value
and sold H4376 (מָכַר) — to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
on the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
and in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine

¹⁷ Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 19:17 · Nehemiah 5:7 · Nehemiah 13:11 · Nehemiah 13:25 · Psalms 82:1 · Proverbs 28:4 · Isaiah 1:10 · Jeremiah 5:5 · Jeremiah 13:18 · Jeremiah 22:2 · Micah 3:1 · Micah 3:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then I contended H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
with the nobles H2715 (חֹר) — properly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire); hence (figuratively) noble (in rank)
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto them, What evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
this that ye do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
and profane H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…

¹⁸ Did not your fathers thus, and did not our God bring all this evil upon us, and upon this city? yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel by profaning the sabbath.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 31:12 · Leviticus 26:18 · Leviticus 26:28 · Numbers 32:14 · Joshua 22:17 · Ezra 9:13 · Ezra 9:14 · Nehemiah 10:32 · Jeremiah 17:21 · Jeremiah 17:27 · Jeremiah 44:9 · Jeremiah 44:22 · Amos 8:5 · Zechariah 1:4

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
not your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
thus, and did H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
not our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
all this evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
upon us, and upon this city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
yet ye bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
wrath H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
upon Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
by profaning H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath

¹⁹ And it came to pass that, when the gates of Jerusalem began to be dark before the sabbath, I commanded that the doors should be shut, and commanded that they should not be opened till after the sabbath: and some of my servants set I over the gates, that there should no burden be brought in on the sabbath day.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 31:14 · Leviticus 23:22 · Leviticus 23:32 · Nehemiah 7:3 · Jeremiah 17:19 · Jeremiah 17:21

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass, that when the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
began to be dark H6751 (צָלַל) — to shade, as twilight or an opaque object
before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
I commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
that the gates H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
should be shut H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
and charged H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
that they should not be opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
till after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
of my servants H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
set H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
I at the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
there should no burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
be brought in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
on the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…

²⁰ So the merchants and sellers of all kind of wares lodged without Jerusalem once or twice.

Cross references & Strong's

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So the merchants H7402 (רָכַל) — to travel for trading
and sellers H4376 (מָכַר) — to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)
of all kind of ware H4465 (מִמְכָּר) — merchandise; abstractly, a selling
lodged H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
without H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
once H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
or twice H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold

²¹ Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ezra 7:26 · Nehemiah 10:32 · Nehemiah 13:15 · Romans 13:3 · 1 Peter 2:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then I testified H5749 (עוּד) — to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively, to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication)
against them, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto them, Why lodge H3885 (לוּן) — to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
ye about H5048 (נֶגֶד) — a front, i.e. part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
again H8138 (שָׁנָה) — to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
I will lay H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
on you. From that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
forth came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
on the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath

²² And I commanded the Levites that they should purify themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember unto me, O my God, this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy lovingkindness.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 5:12 · 2 Kings 23:4 · 1 Chronicles 15:12 · 2 Chronicles 29:4 · 2 Chronicles 29:24 · 2 Chronicles 29:27 · 2 Chronicles 29:30 · Nehemiah 5:19 · Nehemiah 7:64 · Nehemiah 12:10 · Nehemiah 12:30 · Nehemiah 13:14 · Nehemiah 13:31 · Psalms 5:7 · Psalms 25:6 · Psalms 51:1 · Psalms 130:3 · Psalms 130:7 · Psalms 132:1 · Psalms 143:1 · Isaiah 38:3 · Isaiah 49:23 · Isaiah 55:7 · 2 Corinthians 1:12 · 2 Timothy 4:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
that they should cleanse H2891 (טָהֵר) — to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
they should come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
to sanctify H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
me, O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
this also, and spare H2347 (חוּס) — properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate
me according to the greatness H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
of thy mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty

²³ In those days also saw I the Jews that had married women of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab:

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ruth 1:4 · 1 Samuel 5:1 · Ezra 9:1 · Ezra 9:11 · Ezra 10:10 · Ezra 10:44 · Nehemiah 4:7 · Nehemiah 10:30 · Nehemiah 10:31 · Nehemiah 13:1 · 2 Corinthians 6:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

In those days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
also saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
I Jews H3064 (יְהוּדִי) — a Jehudite (i.e. Judaite or Jew), or descendant of Jehudah (i.e. Judah)
had married H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
of Ashdod H796 (אַשְׁדּוֹדִי) — an Ashdodite (often collectively) or inhabitant of Asdod
of Ammon H5984 (עַמּוֹנִי) — an Ammonite or (the adjective) Ammonitish
of Moab H4125 (מוֹאָבִי) — a Moabite or Moabitess, i.e. a descendant from Moab

²⁴ and their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Zephaniah 3:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And their children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
half H2677 (חֵצִי) — the half or middle
in the speech of Ashdod H797 (אַשְׁדּוֹדִית) — (only adverb) in the language of Ashdod
and could H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
not speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
in the Jews’ language H3066 (יְהוּדִית) — the Jewish (used adverbially) language
but according to the language H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
of each H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

²⁵ And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters for your sons, or for yourselves.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 34:16 · Deuteronomy 6:13 · Deuteronomy 7:3 · Deuteronomy 25:2 · Deuteronomy 27:14 · 2 Chronicles 15:12 · Ezra 7:26 · Ezra 10:5 · Nehemiah 5:6 · Nehemiah 5:13 · Nehemiah 10:29 · Nehemiah 13:11 · Nehemiah 13:17 · Psalms 15:4 · Proverbs 28:4 · Isaiah 50:6 · Luke 11:45

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And I contended H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
with them, and cursed H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
them, and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
certain H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
of them, and plucked off their hair H4803 (מָרַט) — to polish; by implication, to make bald (the head), to gall (the shoulder); also, to sharpen
and made them swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
by God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
Ye shall not give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
your daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
unto their sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
nor take H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
their daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
unto your sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…

²⁶ Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, and he was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did foreign women cause to sin.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 12:24 · 2 Samuel 12:25 · 1 Kings 3:12 · 1 Kings 3:13 · 1 Kings 4:1 · 1 Kings 11:1 · 1 Kings 11:8 · 1 Kings 21:25 · 2 Chronicles 1:12 · 2 Chronicles 9:22 · Proverbs 31:3 · Ecclesiastes 7:26

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Did not Solomon H8010 (שְׁלֹמֹה) — Shelomah, David's successor
king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
by these things? yet among many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
was there no king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
like him, who was beloved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
of his God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
and God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
him king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
over all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
nevertheless even him H1571 (גַּם) — properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
did outlandish H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
cause to sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn

²⁷ Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to trespass against our God in marrying foreign women?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 30:24 · Ezra 9:14 · Ezra 10:2 · Nehemiah 10:31

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Shall we then hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
unto you to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
all this great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
to transgress H4603 (מָעַל) — properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously
against our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
in marrying H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman

²⁸ And one of the sons of Joiada, the son of Eliashib the high priest, was son-in-law to Sanballat the Horonite: therefore I chased him from me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Ezra 10:8 · Nehemiah 2:10 · Nehemiah 2:19 · Nehemiah 3:1 · Nehemiah 6:17 · Nehemiah 12:10 · Nehemiah 12:22 · Nehemiah 13:4 · Nehemiah 13:25 · Psalms 101:8 · Proverbs 20:8 · Proverbs 20:26 · Romans 13:3

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Joiada H3111 (יוֹיָדָע) — Jojada, the name of two Israelites
the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
of Eliashib H475 (אֶלְיָשִׁיב) — Eljashib, the name of six Israelites
the high H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
son in law H2860 (חָתָן) — a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)
to Sanballat H5571 (סַנְבַלַּט) — Sanballat, a Persian satrap of Samaria
the Horonite H2772 (חֹרֹנִי) — a Choronite or inhabitant of Choronaim
therefore I chased H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly

²⁹ Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 21:1 · Leviticus 21:8 · Leviticus 21:15 · Leviticus 21:23 · Numbers 16:9 · Numbers 25:12 · 1 Samuel 2:30 · Nehemiah 6:14 · Psalms 59:5 · Psalms 59:6 · Malachi 2:4 · Malachi 2:8 · Malachi 2:10 · 2 Timothy 4:14

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
them, O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
because they have defiled H1352 (גֹּאֶל) — profanation
the priesthood H3550 (כְּהֻנָּה) — priesthood
and the covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
of the priesthood H3550 (כְּהֻנָּה) — priesthood
and of the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi

³⁰ Thus cleansed I them from all foreigners, and appointed charges for the priests and for the Levites, every one in his work;

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Chronicles 23:1 · 2 Chronicles 13:10 · Nehemiah 10:30 · Nehemiah 12:1

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Thus cleansed H2891 (טָהֵר) — to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
I them from all strangers H5236 (נֵכָר) — foreign, or (concretely) a foreigner, or (abstractly) heathendom
and appointed H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
the wards H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
in his business H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

³¹ and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Nehemiah 5:19 · Nehemiah 10:34 · Nehemiah 10:35 · Nehemiah 10:38 · Nehemiah 13:14 · Nehemiah 13:22 · Psalms 25:7 · Psalms 26:8 · Psalms 106:4 · Luke 23:42

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And for the wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
offering H7133 (קׇרְבָּן) — something brought near the altar, i.e. a sacrificial present
at times H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
appointed H2163 (זָמַן) — to fix (a time)
and for the firstfruits H1061 (בִּכּוּר) — the first-fruits of the crop
Remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
me, O my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
for good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…