Nehemiah 7:26
Nehemiah 7:26 in Multiple Translations
the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188;
The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.
The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred fourscore and eight.
The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred and eighty-eight.
the people from Bethlehem and Netophah, 188;
The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, an hundreth foure score and eight.
Men of Beth-Lehem and Netophah: a hundred eighty and eight.
The men of Bethlehem and Netophah: one hundred eighty-eight.
The men of Beth-lehem and Netophah, a hundred and eighty eight.
The children of Bethlehem, and Netupha, a hundred eighty-eight.
Men whose ancestors had lived in these towns also returned: 188 men from Bethlehem and Netophah
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:26
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Nehemiah 7:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַנְשֵׁ֤י
בֵֽית
לֶ֨חֶם֙
וּ/נְטֹפָ֔ה
מֵאָ֖ה
שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
בֵֽית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
לֶ֨חֶם֙
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
וּ/נְטֹפָ֔ה
Nᵉṭôphâh
H5199
Netophah
Conj | N-proper
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:26
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
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.
בֵֽית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
לֶ֨חֶם֙
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
וּ/נְטֹפָ֔ה
Nᵉṭôphâh
H5199
"Netophah"
Conj | N-proper
Netophah is a town in Judah, resettled by exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel. The name means dropping, possibly referring to a nearby spring or stream. It is mentioned in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Definition: Netophah = "dropping" a town in Judah resettled by the exiles returning from Babylon with Zerubbabel Also named: ne.to.pha.ti (נְטֹפָתִי "Netophathite" H5200)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Netophah. See also: Ezra 2:22; Nehemiah 7:26.
מֵאָ֖ה
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.
שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:26
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
24the descendants of Hariph, 112;
25the descendants of Gibeon, 95;
26the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188;
27the men of Anathoth, 128; 28the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:21–22 | the men of Bethlehem, 123; the men of Netophah, 56; |
Nehemiah 7:26 Summary
This verse, Nehemiah 7:26, is talking about a group of people from the towns of Bethlehem and Netophah who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 188 of them, and this shows that God was keeping His promise to bring His people back home, just like He said in Deuteronomy 30:3. This is a reminder that God is always faithful to His people, and that He has a plan to restore and rebuild us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By looking at this verse, we can see that God values community and wants us to be part of a larger group of believers, working together to serve Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Bethlehem and Netophah in Nehemiah 7:26?
The men of Bethlehem and Netophah represent a group of Israelites who returned from exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:26, and their number is a testimony to God's faithfulness in restoring His people, as seen in Ezekiel 37:21-22.
How does the number 188 relate to the overall context of Nehemiah 7?
The number 188 is part of a larger census in Nehemiah 7, which highlights the demographic makeup of the returning exiles, and serves as a reminder of God's promise to restore and rebuild His people, as stated in Jeremiah 31:8-14.
What can we learn from the specific mention of Bethlehem in this verse?
The mention of Bethlehem in Nehemiah 7:26 is significant, as it is the city of David, and foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who was born in Bethlehem, as prophesied in Micah 5:2-5 and fulfilled in Luke 2:4-7.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of restoration in the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:26 is part of the larger narrative of Israel's restoration, which is a testament to God's covenant faithfulness, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:1-10, and serves as a reminder of His promise to restore and redeem His people.
Reflection Questions
- What does the specific mention of the men of Bethlehem and Netophah reveal about God's heart for His people?
- How does the number 188 reflect the faithfulness of God in restoring His people, and what does this mean for my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the men of Bethlehem and Netophah, be part of God's plan to restore and rebuild His people?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and the role of individual groups within the larger body of believers?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:26
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:26
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 7:26
(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.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 7:26
26. the men of Beth-lehem and Netophah] = ‘the children of Beth-lehem … the men of Netophah’ in Ezra.