Nehemiah 7:20
Nehemiah 7:20 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Adin, 655;
The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.
The children of Adin, six hundred fifty and five.
The children of Adin, six hundred and fifty-five.
The sons of Adin, 655.
The sonnes of Adin, sixe hundreth, and fiue and fiftie.
Sons of Adin: six hundred fifty and five.
The children of Adin: six hundred fifty-five.
The children of Adin, six hundred and fifty five.
The children of Adin, six hundred fifty-five.
655 men from the clan of Adin;
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Nehemiah 7:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
עָדִ֔ין
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
עָדִ֔ין
ʻÂdîyn
H5720
Adin
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:20
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.
עָדִ֔ין
ʻÂdîyn
H5720
"Adin"
N-proper
Adin means dainty or delicate, the name of two Israelites, including a chief who signed a covenant with Nehemiah. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:16 as an ancestor of a family who returned with Zerubbabel.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.16 § Adin = "dainty" or "delicate" 1) ancestor of a family of exiles who returned with Zerubbabel 2) a chief among the returned exiles who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Adin. See also: Ezra 2:15; Nehemiah 7:20; Nehemiah 10:17.
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.
וַ/חֲמִשָּֽׁה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:20
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:15 | the descendants of Adin, 454; |
Nehemiah 7:20 Summary
Nehemiah 7:20 tells us about 655 descendants of Adin who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. This shows us that God is faithful to His people and keeps His promises, just like He said in Deuteronomy 30:3. The fact that each family group is listed, including the descendants of Adin, emphasizes God's care for every individual, as we see in Matthew 10:30. This verse reminds us that God is always working to restore and care for His people, and we can trust in His faithfulness, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 655 in Nehemiah 7:20?
The number 655 represents the descendants of Adin who returned to Jerusalem, indicating God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21-22.
Who were the descendants of Adin and what role did they play in Israel's history?
The descendants of Adin were a family group within the Israelites, and their role is not extensively detailed in the Bible, but their return to Jerusalem after exile demonstrates their commitment to God's plan, as outlined in Jeremiah 29:10-14 and Ezra 1:5.
How does Nehemiah 7:20 relate to the broader context of the Book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:20 is part of a list of families who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, highlighting God's restoration of His people, as foretold in Isaiah 44:26-28 and fulfilled in Nehemiah 7:6-73.
What can we learn about God's character from the specific number of descendants of Adin?
The specific number of 655 descendants of Adin shows God's attention to detail and care for each individual, as seen in Matthew 10:30 and Luke 12:7, where God's concern for the smallest details of our lives is emphasized.
Reflection Questions
- What does the return of the descendants of Adin to Jerusalem reveal about God's faithfulness to His promises?
- How does the specific number of 655 descendants of Adin impact my understanding of God's sovereignty and care for His people?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of God's restoration, as seen in Nehemiah 7:20, to my own life and circumstances?
- What role does commitment to God's plan, as demonstrated by the descendants of Adin, play in my own spiritual journey?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:20
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:20
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 7:20
(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.