Nehemiah 7:10
Nehemiah 7:10 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Arah, 652;
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.
The children of Arah, six hundred fifty and two.
The children of Arah, six hundred and fifty-two.
the sons of Arah, 652;
The sonnes of Arah, sixe hundreth fiftie and two.
Sons of Arah: six hundred fifty and two.
The children of Arah: six hundred fifty-two.
The children of Arah, six hundred and fifty two.
The children of Area, six hundred fifty-two.
652 men from the clan of Arah;
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Nehemiah 7:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
אָרַ֔ח
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָרַ֔ח
ʼÂrach
H733
Arah
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:10
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
אָרַ֔ח
ʼÂrach
H733
"Arah"
N-proper
Arah is a personal name in the Bible, referring to three different Israelites. One Arah was a man who lived during the time of exile and return, mentioned in Nehemiah 6:18. The name means traveller.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.6.18; father of: Shecaniah (H7935M) § Arah = "traveller" 1) a man of Asher 2) the prominent head of a family of returning exiles 3) another returned exile
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Arah. See also: 1 Chronicles 7:39; Nehemiah 6:18; Nehemiah 7:10.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:10
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:5 | the descendants of Arah, 775; |
| 2 | Nehemiah 6:18 | For many in Judah were bound by oath to him, since he was a son-in-law of Shecaniah son of Arah, and his son Jehohanan had married the daughter of Meshullam son of Berechiah. |
Nehemiah 7:10 Summary
This verse is talking about a group of people who were part of the Israelites returning to Jerusalem after being in exile. The number 652 represents the descendants of Arah who were part of this group. It shows that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, just like He did when He brought the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 14:13-31) and will ultimately restore all things through Jesus Christ (Revelation 21:1-4). This reminds us that God cares about every individual and wants to restore and redeem us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 652 in Nehemiah 7:10?
The number 652 represents the descendants of Arah who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as part of the larger group of Israelites who were restoring their homeland (Nehemiah 7:6-73, Ezra 2:1-64).
Who was Arah in the Bible?
Arah is not a well-known figure in the Bible, but his descendants are listed among the Israelites who returned from exile, indicating that he was an important ancestor in one of the tribes of Israel (Numbers 1:1-54, 1 Chronicles 2:1-17).
Why are these specific numbers and names included in the Bible?
The detailed lists of names and numbers in Nehemiah 7:6-73 and Ezra 2:1-64 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people, as He fulfilled His promise to restore them to their homeland (Deuteronomy 30:1-10, Jeremiah 29:10-14).
How does this verse relate to the larger story of the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:10 is part of the narrative of God's people returning to Jerusalem after a season of exile, which ultimately points to the greater story of redemption and restoration through Jesus Christ (Isaiah 40:1-31, Revelation 21:1-4).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail and care for His people?
- How does the listing of specific names and numbers in this passage impact my understanding of God's faithfulness?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of restoration and redemption from this passage to my own life?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and shared heritage in the life of a believer?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:10
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:10
These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:10
(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C. 538. Nehemiah’s own census follows, in Nehemiah 11. The exposition, especially as compared with Ezra 2, has been given on that chapter.