Nehemiah 3:27
Nehemiah 3:27 in Multiple Translations
And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel.
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.
After him the Tekoites were making good another part, opposite the great tower which comes out, and up to the wall of the Ophel.
Next were the Tekoites who repaired to another section opposite the great tower that extends to the wall of Ophel.
After him fortified the Tekoites another portion ouer against the great tower, that lyeth out, euen vnto the wall of the fortresse.
After him have the Tekoites strengthened, a second measure, from over-against the great tower that goeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.
After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, opposite the great tower that stands out, and to the wall of Ophel.
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great projecting tower, even to the wall of Ophel.
After him the Thecuites built another measure over against, from the great tower that standeth out unto the wall of the temple.
Next to him, men from Tekoa town repaired another section, from near the tall tower as far as the wall near Ophel Hill. That was the second section that they repaired.
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Nehemiah 3:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַחֲרָ֛י/ו
הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ
הַ/תְּקֹעִ֖ים
מִדָּ֣ה
שֵׁנִ֑ית
מִ/נֶּ֜גֶד
הַ/מִּגְדָּ֤ל
הַ/גָּדוֹל֙
הַ/יּוֹצֵ֔א
וְ/עַ֖ד
חוֹמַ֥ת
הָ/עֹֽפֶל
אַחֲרָ֛י/ו
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep | Suff
הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
הַ/תְּקֹעִ֖ים
Tᵉqôwʻîy
H8621
Tekoa
Art | Ngmpa
מִדָּ֣ה
middâh
H4060
`great stature`
N-fs
שֵׁנִ֑ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
מִ/נֶּ֜גֶד
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Prep
הַ/מִּגְדָּ֤ל
migdâl
H4026
tower
Art | N-cs
הַ/גָּדוֹל֙
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Art | Adj
הַ/יּוֹצֵ֔א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Art | V-Qal
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
till
Conj | Prep
חוֹמַ֥ת
chôwmâh
H2346
wall
N-fs
הָ/עֹֽפֶל
ʻÔphel
H6077
Ophel
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 3:27
אַחֲרָ֛י/ו
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep | Suff
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
הַ/תְּקֹעִ֖ים
Tᵉqôwʻîy
H8621
"Tekoa"
Art | Ngmpa
A Tekoite is an inhabitant of Tekoa, a town in Judah. The word is used to describe someone from this town, such as the prophet Amos who was a Tekoite. The KJV translates it as Tekoite.
Definition: Tekoite, of Tekoa "trumpet blast" an inhabitant of Tekoa Another spelling of te.qo.a (תְּקוֹעַ "Tekoa" H8620)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Tekoite. See also: 2 Samuel 14:4; 1 Chronicles 11:28; Nehemiah 3:27.
מִדָּ֣ה
middâh
H4060
"`great stature`"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something that is measured, like height, width, or a portion of something. It can also refer to a garment or tribute, like a tax. It is used to describe Goliath's great stature in 2 Samuel 21:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.20; son of: Rapha (H7497A); brother of: Goliath (H1555), Ishbi-benob (H3430), Saph (H5593), Lahmi (H3902) § (BDB) tribute
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: garment, measure(-ing, meteyard, piece, size, (great) stature, tribute, wide. See also: Exodus 26:2; Isaiah 45:14; Psalms 39:5.
שֵׁנִ֑ית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
מִ/נֶּ֜גֶד
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Prep
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
הַ/מִּגְדָּ֤ל
migdâl
H4026
"tower"
Art | N-cs
Migdal means tower, referring to a tall structure or elevated stage. It can also symbolize a bed of flowers in the Bible.
Definition: 1) tower 1a) tower 1b) elevated stage, pulpit 1c) raised bed
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: castle, flower, tower. Compare the names following. See also: Genesis 11:4; Nehemiah 3:26; Psalms 48:13.
הַ/גָּדוֹל֙
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
הַ/יּוֹצֵ֔א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Art | V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
וְ/עַ֖ד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
חוֹמַ֥ת
chôwmâh
H2346
"wall"
N-fs
A wall of protection, like the walls of Jerusalem, provided safety and security for the people. It appears in the Bible as a physical barrier. The Israelites built walls around their cities for defense.
Definition: wall
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: wall, walled. See also: Exodus 14:22; Nehemiah 6:15; Psalms 51:20.
הָ/עֹֽפֶל
ʻÔphel
H6077
"Ophel"
Art | N-proper
Ophel refers to a fortified ridge in Jerusalem, used for the city's defense. It is mentioned as a specific location in the Bible. This ridge is a key part of Jerusalem's geography.
Definition: § Ophel = "hill" a ridge of hills in Jerusalem, fortified for defense of the city
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ophel. See also: 2 Chronicles 27:3; Nehemiah 3:26; Nehemiah 11:21.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 3:27
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- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
- Sermons on Nehemiah 3:27
Context — The Builders of the Walls
25and Palal son of Uzai made repairs opposite the angle and the tower that juts out from the upper palace of the king near the courtyard of the guard. Next to him, Pedaiah son of Parosh
26and the temple servants living on the hill of Ophel made repairs opposite the Water Gate toward the east and the tower that juts out.
27And next to them, the Tekoites repaired another section, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel.
28Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house. 29Next to them, Zadok son of Immer made repairs opposite his house, and next to him, Shemaiah son of Shecaniah, the guard of the East Gate, made repairs.Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 3:5 | Next to him, the Tekoites made repairs, but their nobles did not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. |
Nehemiah 3:27 Summary
Nehemiah 3:27 tells us about a group of people called the Tekoites who worked together to repair a section of Jerusalem's wall. They were part of a bigger team effort to restore the city, as seen in Nehemiah 3:1-32, and their contribution was important to the overall project. This verse reminds us that when we work together with others, we can accomplish great things (just like in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31), and that every person's contribution is valuable. By working together, the Tekoites were able to repair the wall and help make Jerusalem a safer and more secure place, which is a great example for us to follow in our own lives and communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the Tekoites and what role did they play in the repair of Jerusalem's wall?
The Tekoites were a group of people from the city of Tekoa, and according to Nehemiah 3:27, they worked together to repair another section of the wall, from a point opposite the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel, demonstrating their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 3:5 where they also worked together with other groups.
What is the significance of the great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel?
The great tower that juts out to the wall of Ophel is likely a significant landmark in Jerusalem, and its location opposite the section repaired by the Tekoites suggests it may have been an important reference point for the repair work, similar to how the Water Gate is referenced in Nehemiah 3:26 as a point of orientation.
How does the teamwork of the Tekoites and other groups in Nehemiah 3:27 reflect the broader themes of the book of Nehemiah?
The teamwork and cooperation seen in Nehemiah 3:27 reflect the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving a common goal, which is a major theme in the book of Nehemiah, as seen in Nehemiah 4:6 where the people work together to complete the wall despite opposition.
What can we learn from the example of the Tekoites about serving God and our communities?
The example of the Tekoites in Nehemiah 3:27 teaches us about the value of working together and contributing our skills and resources to serve a greater purpose, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 where the body of Christ is compared to a unified whole with many different parts working together.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can work together with others in my community to serve God and achieve a common goal?
- How can I apply the principles of teamwork and cooperation seen in Nehemiah 3:27 to my own life and relationships?
- What are some 'walls' or challenges in my life that need repair, and how can I work with others to address them?
- What does the example of the Tekoites teach me about the importance of perseverance and dedication in the face of challenges?
- How can I use my own skills and resources to serve God and my community, just like the Tekoites used their skills to repair the wall in Jerusalem?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:27
After them the Tekoites repaired another piece,.... Having finished what they undertook in another part of the wall, Ne 3:5, they engage in this part of it; which shows their great zeal and
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
The Tekoites; the same spoken of before, , who having despatched their first share sooner than their brethren had done theirs, freely offered their help to supply the defects of others, who, as it seems, neglected that part of the work which had been committed to them. And this their double diligence is noted, both for the greater shame of their nobles, who would not do ally part of it, , and for their own greater honour, who were so far from being corrupted by the bad example of their nobles, that they were rather quickened and inflamed to greater zeal and industry in this public and pious work.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
Nehemiah 3:27 After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.Ver. 27. After them the Tekoites] The people whereof had repaired before, Nehemiah 3:5, now also the priests, but not the nobles: they continued still stout and stiffnecked, as Nehemiah 3:5.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
(27) After them.—Literally, after him, referring to Pedaiah of Neh 3:25.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:27
27. After them] R.V. After him, i.e. after Pedaiah the son of Parosh (Nehemiah 3:25). the Tekoites] See note on Nehemiah 3:5. another piece] R.V. another portion.the great tower that lieth out] R.V. standeth out.The adjective ‘great’ is perhaps intended to distinguish this tower from that similarly mentioned in Nehemiah 3:25-26. It may have been one of the defences on the eastern side of the Temple. even unto the wall of Ophel] R.V. and unto the wall of Ophel. This is clearly the same wall as that mentioned in 2 Chronicles 27:3; 2 Chronicles 33:14.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:27
27. Tekoites repaired another piece — In addition to what they had done on the outer wall. Nehemiah 3:5.
Sermons on Nehemiah 3:27
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.3 & 4 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being vigilant against the enemy while remaining committed to God's work. The people in the story were wholeheartedly servi |
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Greenwood Hills Conference 1989-01 Nehemiah 1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being idle in the work of the Lord. He highlights the need for accountability in our assemblies and on the foreign fiel |
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The Work and the Workers by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the dynamic nature of God's work through history, illustrating how divine movements are often marked by both intrinsic fullness and progressive recovery |