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Nehemiah 13:23

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Nehemiah 13:23 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab.

King James Version KJV

¶ In those days also saw I Jews that had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab:

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

And in those days I saw the Jews who were married to women of Ashdod and Ammon and Moab:

Free Bible Version FBV

Around the same time I realized some Jews had married women from Ashdod, Moab, and Ammon.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

In those dayes also I saw Iewes that married wiues of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Also, in those days, I have seen the Jews [who] have settled women of Ashdod, of Ammon, of Moab.

World English Bible WEB

In those days I also saw the Jews who had married women of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab;

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

In those days also I saw Jews that married wives, women of Azotus, and of Ammon, and of Moab.

Translation for Translators T4T

During that time, I also found out that many of the Jewish men had married women from Ashdod city, and from the Ammon and Moab people-groups.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 13:23

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Nehemiah 13:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB גַּ֣ם בַּ/יָּמִ֣ים הָ/הֵ֗ם רָאִ֤יתִי אֶת הַ/יְּהוּדִים֙ הֹשִׁ֗יבוּ נָשִׁים֙ אשדודיות אַשְׁדֳּדִיּ֔וֹת עמוניות עַמֳּנִיּ֖וֹת מוֹאֲבִיּֽוֹת
גַּ֣ם gam H1571 also DirObjM
בַּ/יָּמִ֣ים yôwm H3117 day Prep | N-mp
הָ/הֵ֗ם hêm H1992 they(masc.) Art | Pron
רָאִ֤יתִי râʼâh H7200 Provider V-Qal-Perf-1cs
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
הַ/יְּהוּדִים֙ Yᵉhûwdîy H3064 of Judah Art | Ngmpa
הֹשִׁ֗יבוּ yâshab H3427 to dwell V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
נָשִׁים֙ ʼishshâh H802 woman N-fp
אשדודיות ʼAshdôwdîy H796 Ashdod Ngfpa
אַשְׁדֳּדִיּ֔וֹת ʼAshdôwdîy H796 Ashdod Ngfpa
עמוניות ʻAmmôwnîy H5984 Ammon Ngfpa
עַמֳּנִיּ֖וֹת ʻAmmôwnîy H5984 Ammon Ngfpa
מוֹאֲבִיּֽוֹת Môwʼâbîy H4125 Moabite Ngfpa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 13:23

גַּ֣ם gam H1571 "also" DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
בַּ/יָּמִ֣ים yôwm H3117 "day" Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
הָ/הֵ֗ם hêm H1992 "they(masc.)" Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
רָאִ֤יתִי râʼâh H7200 "Provider" V-Qal-Perf-1cs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/יְּהוּדִים֙ Yᵉhûwdîy H3064 "of Judah" Art | Ngmpa
This term refers to people from the tribe of Judah, including Judah himself, who was the son of Israel and Leah. It is used to describe the descendants of Judah, who are also known as Jews.
Definition: People descended from Judah, living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.35; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); married to Bath-shua (H1323I) and Tamar (H8559); father of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209), Shelah (H7956), Perez (H6557) and Zerah (H2226I) Group of ye.hu.dah (יְהוּדָה "Judah" H3063) § Jew
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: Jew. See also: 2 Kings 16:6; Esther 8:17; Jeremiah 32:12.
הֹשִׁ֗יבוּ yâshab H3427 "to dwell" V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
נָשִׁים֙ ʼishshâh H802 "woman" N-fp
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
אשדודיות ʼAshdôwdîy H796 "Ashdod" Ngfpa
An Ashdodite is someone from the city of Ashdod, which was a major city in the Philistine nation. The city's name means 'I will spoil' and its people are often mentioned in the book of Nehemiah.
Definition: Ashdodite = "I will spoil" an inhabitant of Ashdod Another spelling of ash.dod (אַשְׁדּוֹד "Ashdod" H0795)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ashdodites, of Ashdod. See also: Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 5:6; Nehemiah 13:23.
אַשְׁדֳּדִיּ֔וֹת ʼAshdôwdîy H796 "Ashdod" Ngfpa
An Ashdodite is someone from the city of Ashdod, which was a major city in the Philistine nation. The city's name means 'I will spoil' and its people are often mentioned in the book of Nehemiah.
Definition: Ashdodite = "I will spoil" an inhabitant of Ashdod Another spelling of ash.dod (אַשְׁדּוֹד "Ashdod" H0795)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ashdodites, of Ashdod. See also: Joshua 13:3; 1 Samuel 5:6; Nehemiah 13:23.
עמוניות ʻAmmôwnîy H5984 "Ammon" Ngfpa
An Ammonite is someone from the land of Ammon, descended from Lot. The term is used in the Bible to describe the people and their culture. The Ammonites are mentioned in the books of Judges and Samuel.
Definition: Someone from Ammon, Ammonite, of Ammon "tribal" descendants of Ammon and inhabitants of Ammon Another name of am.mon (עַמּוֹן "Ammon" H5983)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Ammonite(-s). See also: Deuteronomy 2:20; 2 Chronicles 20:1; Nehemiah 13:23.
עַמֳּנִיּ֖וֹת ʻAmmôwnîy H5984 "Ammon" Ngfpa
An Ammonite is someone from the land of Ammon, descended from Lot. The term is used in the Bible to describe the people and their culture. The Ammonites are mentioned in the books of Judges and Samuel.
Definition: Someone from Ammon, Ammonite, of Ammon "tribal" descendants of Ammon and inhabitants of Ammon Another name of am.mon (עַמּוֹן "Ammon" H5983)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Ammonite(-s). See also: Deuteronomy 2:20; 2 Chronicles 20:1; Nehemiah 13:23.
מוֹאֲבִיּֽוֹת Môwʼâbîy H4125 "Moabite" Ngfpa
A Moabite is a person from the land of Moab, descended from the son of Lot. In the book of Ruth, Ruth is a Moabite who marries an Israelite and becomes part of King David's ancestry.
Definition: Someone from Moab, a Moabite = "from father: what father?" 1) a citizen of Moab 2) an inhabitant of the land of Moab Another name of mo.av (מוֹאָב "Moab" H4124G)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: (woman) of Moab, Moabite(-ish, -ss). See also: Deuteronomy 2:11; Ruth 4:5; Nehemiah 13:23.

Study Notes — Nehemiah 13:23

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1 Ezra 9:1–2 After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites. Indeed, the Israelites have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed has been mixed with the people of the land. And the leaders and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!”
2 Ezra 10:10 Then Ezra the priest stood up and said to them, “You have been unfaithful by marrying foreign women, adding to the guilt of Israel.
3 Nehemiah 10:30 We will not give our daughters in marriage to the people of the land, and we will not take their daughters for our sons.
4 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
5 Nehemiah 13:1 At that time the Book of Moses was read aloud in the hearing of the people, and in it they found the passage stating that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God,
6 Ezra 10:44 All these men had married foreign women, and some of them had children by these wives.
7 Nehemiah 4:7 When Sanballat and Tobiah, together with the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites, heard that the repair to the walls of Jerusalem was progressing and that the gaps were being closed, they were furious,
8 Ezra 9:11–12 that You gave through Your servants the prophets, saying: ‘The land that you are entering to possess is a land polluted by the impurity of its peoples and the abominations with which they have filled it from end to end. Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving it as an inheritance to your sons forever.’
9 1 Samuel 5:1 After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod,

Nehemiah 13:23 Summary

This verse tells us that some Jewish men had married women from other nations, which was a problem because these women didn't share their faith. This could lead to the Jewish men and their children turning away from God, as we see in the next verse. It's like what happens when we're unevenly yoked with someone who doesn't share our values, as warned against in 2 Corinthians 6:14. We need to be careful about the company we keep and the relationships we form, so we can stay true to our faith and follow God's commands, as encouraged in Psalm 119:1-3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the problem with Jews marrying women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab?

The problem is that these women are from pagan nations, and marrying them could lead to idolatry and spiritual compromise, as seen in Exodus 34:15-17 and Deuteronomy 7:3-4.

Is it wrong for people of different cultures to marry?

Not necessarily, but in this context, the issue is the spiritual compromise that can occur when believers marry unbelievers, as warned against in 2 Corinthians 6:14-16.

How does this verse relate to the rest of Nehemiah 13?

This verse is part of a larger section where Nehemiah is addressing various problems in Jerusalem, including the desecration of the Sabbath and the corruption of the priesthood, as seen in Nehemiah 13:15-22 and Nehemiah 13:24-25.

What can we learn from Nehemiah's response to this situation?

We can learn the importance of standing firm against spiritual compromise and promoting purity and holiness in our lives, as encouraged in 1 Peter 1:15-16 and 1 Thessalonians 4:7.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some potential consequences of compromising our faith in our relationships?
  2. How can we balance our desire for love and connection with our need to prioritize our faith and spiritual purity?
  3. What are some ways we can promote spiritual purity and holiness in our own lives, as Nehemiah did in Jerusalem?
  4. How can we lovingly and firmly address spiritual compromise in our own communities, as Nehemiah did with the Jews in Jerusalem?

Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 13:23

In those days also I saw Jews that married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, and of Moab.

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 13:23

There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem. No JFB commentary on these verses.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:23

Ashdod; a city of the Philistines, ,2, &c.

Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:23

Nehemiah 13:23 In those days also saw I Jews [that] had married wives of Ashdod, of Ammon, [and] of Moab:Ver. 23. In those days saw I Jews] Outwardly, at least (as the apostle distinguishes, Romans 2:28), and that also was then a prerogative, Romans 3:1, and shall appear to be so again, when their long looked for conversion day is come, Romans 11:26. That had married wives of Ashdod] Outlandish wives, and of another religion; and with these they cohabited, as the Hebrew word here importeth.

Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:23

(23-29) The mixed marriages again.

Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 13:23

23–29. Nehemiah’s protest against mixed marriages, cf. Nehemiah 9:2, Nehemiah 10:28; Nehemiah 10:30; Ezra 9:1 ff; Ezra 10:1 ff.

Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:23

FOREIGN , Nehemiah 13:23-31.“The sin of mixed marriages was one of the crying sins of the Jews at this time. The greatness of the sin arose from the fact that it tended to defeat one of the purposes of the Mosaic economy.

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