Nehemiah 3:28
Nehemiah 3:28 in Multiple Translations
Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house.
From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his own house.
Further on, past the horse doorway, the priests were at work, every one opposite his house.
Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs opposite his own house.
From aboue the horsegate forth fortified the Priests, euery one ouer against his house.
From above the horse-gate have the priests strengthened, each over-against his house.
Above the horse gate, the priests made repairs, everyone across from his own house.
From above the horse-gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
And upward from the horse gate the priests built, every man over against his house.
A group of priests repaired the wall north from the Horse Gate. Each one repaired the section near his own house.
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 3:28
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Nehemiah 3:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מֵ/עַ֣ל
שַׁ֣עַר
הַ/סּוּסִ֗ים
הֶחֱזִ֨יקוּ֙
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
אִ֖ישׁ
לְ/נֶ֥גֶד
בֵּיתֽ/וֹ
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Prep
שַׁ֣עַר
shaʻar
H8179
gate
N-ms
הַ/סּוּסִ֗ים
çûwç
H5483
swallow
Art | N-mp
הֶחֱזִ֨יקוּ֙
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
V-Hiphil-Perf-3cp
הַ/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
לְ/נֶ֥גֶד
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Prep
בֵּיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 3:28
מֵ/עַ֣ל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שַׁ֣עַר
shaʻar
H8179
"gate"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gate or door, often referring to city entrances or temple doors, like in Genesis and Exodus. It can also symbolize a meeting place or marketplace. The word is used to describe important locations in the Bible.
Definition: : gate 1) gate 1a) gate (of entrance) 1b) gate (of space inside gate, i.e. marketplace, public meeting place) 1b1) city, town 1c) gate (of palace, royal castle, temple, court of tabernacle) 1d) heaven
Usage: Occurs in 302 OT verses. KJV: city, door, gate, port ([idiom] -er). See also: Genesis 19:1; 1 Chronicles 9:18; Psalms 9:14.
הַ/סּוּסִ֗ים
çûwç
H5483
"swallow"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
הֶחֱזִ֨יקוּ֙
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/כֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
אִ֖ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
לְ/נֶ֥גֶד
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.
בֵּיתֽ/וֹ
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 3:28
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- Nehemiah 3:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
- Sermons on Nehemiah 3:28
Context — The Builders of the Walls
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. 30Next to him, Hananiah son of Shelemiah, as well as Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, repaired another section. Next to them, Meshullam son of Berechiah made repairs opposite his own quarters.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 23:15 | So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate to the palace grounds, and there they put her to death. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 31:40 | The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.” |
| 3 | 2 Kings 11:16 | So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. |
| 4 | Nehemiah 3:23 | Beyond them, Benjamin and Hasshub made repairs in front of their house, and next to them, Azariah son of Maaseiah, the son of Ananiah, made repairs beside his house. |
| 5 | Nehemiah 3:10 | next to him, Jedaiah son of Harumaph made repairs across from his house; and next to him, Hattush son of Hashabneiah made repairs. |
Nehemiah 3:28 Summary
[This verse tells us that the priests took care of the part of the wall in front of their own homes, showing that they were responsible and cared about their community, just like we should take care of our own domains, as seen in Genesis 1:28. The Horse Gate was an important gate in Jerusalem, and the priests' work there shows how they were committed to keeping the city safe and holy. We can learn from their example by taking care of our own homes and communities, and working together to achieve common goals, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17-18. By doing so, we can demonstrate our love for God and our neighbors, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the priests repair the section of the wall in front of their own houses?
The priests took personal responsibility for the section of the wall nearest to their homes, demonstrating their commitment to the restoration of Jerusalem, just as we are called to be good stewards of our own domains, as seen in Genesis 1:28 and Matthew 25:14-30.
What is the significance of the Horse Gate in Nehemiah 3:28?
The Horse Gate was one of the gates of Jerusalem, and its location is significant because it was near the temple, emphasizing the priests' role in maintaining the spiritual and physical integrity of the city, as seen in 2 Chronicles 23:20 and Nehemiah 3:28.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Nehemiah?
This verse illustrates the cooperation and personal responsibility of the people of Jerusalem in rebuilding the city walls, reflecting the overall theme of Nehemiah, which emphasizes the importance of community and individual effort in achieving a common goal, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17-18 and Nehemiah 4:6.
What can we learn from the example of the priests in this verse?
The priests' example teaches us the importance of taking personal responsibility for our own domains and being good stewards of the resources God has given us, as seen in Luke 12:48 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to take personal responsibility and make repairs, just like the priests in this verse?
- How can I demonstrate my commitment to my community and the body of Christ, just as the priests did in rebuilding the wall?
- What are some ways I can be a good steward of the resources God has given me, and how can I use them to serve others?
- How can I balance my personal responsibilities with my role in the larger community, just as the priests balanced their individual tasks with the collective goal of rebuilding the wall?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 3:28
From above the horse gate repaired the priests,.... So called, either because near it were stables for horses; or through it horses were led to be watered at the brook of Kidron, to which it was
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
The horse gate; not that belonging to the king’ s palace, , but one of the gates of the city so called; either because nigh unto that were many stables for horses, or because the horses commonly went out that way to their watering-place.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
Nehemiah 3:28 From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.Ver. 28. From above the horse gate] So called, say some, because there they were wont to dismount, leaving their horses. When the king himself came, he must alight, and go afoot into the Temple. The Great Turk at this day, when he entereth into his mosque for devotion sake, alights and lays aside all his state, and goes in alone.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
(28) From above the horse gate.—This gate was between the Temple and the palace, and the space from the wall of Ophel seems not to have needed repair.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
Verse 28. The horse gate] The place through which the horses passed in order to be watered; It was near the temple. Some rabbins suppose that in order to go to the temple, a person might go on horseback to the place here referred to, but then was obliged to alight, as a horse could pass no farther. Horses were never very plentiful in Jerusalem.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 3:28
28. From above] R.V. Above. The word implies that the dwellingplaces of the priests stood on higher ground. the horse gate] This gate is mentioned 2 Kings 11:16; 2 Chronicles 23:15; Jeremiah 31:40, where it seems to be described as the easternmost portion of Jerusalem overlooking the valley of Kedron. It must have led to the S.E. corner of the Temple courts. It has been suggested that its name is derived from the horses dedicated to the sun by idolatrous kings of Judah (2 Kings 23:11). It was probably a little south of the modern ‘golden gate.’ over against his house] R.V. over against his own house, as in Nehemiah 3:29.
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 3:28
28. The horse gate — So called, probably, from being the entrance to the royal stables. Compare marginal references. Its exact location can now be only a matter of conjecture.
Sermons on Nehemiah 3:28
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Our Daily Homily - Nehemiah by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the significance of Nehemiah's role as a cupbearer, illustrating how God can use humble individuals for great purposes. Nehemiah's heartfelt prayers and tears |
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Every One Over Against His House. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in addressing the evils of the world, urging individuals to focus on improving their immediate surroundings rather t |