Nehemiah 7:27
Nehemiah 7:27 in Multiple Translations
the men of Anathoth, 128;
The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty and eight.
The men of Anathoth, a hundred and twenty-eight.
the people from Anathoth, 128;
The men of Anathoth, an hundreth and eight and twentie.
Men of Anathoth: a hundred twenty and eight.
The men of Anathoth: one hundred twenty-eight.
The men of Anathoth, a hundred and twenty eight.
The men of Anathoth, a hundred twenty-eight.
128 men from Anathoth;
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:27
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Nehemiah 7:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַנְשֵׁ֣י
עֲנָת֔וֹת
מֵאָ֖ה
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
אַנְשֵׁ֣י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
עֲנָת֔וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
Anathoth
N-proper
מֵאָ֖ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:27
אַנְשֵׁ֣י
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.
עֲנָת֔וֹת
ʻĂnâthôwth
H6068
"Anathoth"
N-proper
Anathoth means answers to prayer, a city near Jerusalem where Jeremiah was born. It was also the name of two Israelites, one a signatory to a covenant with Nehemiah. The city was allotted to priests.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.19 § Anathoth = "answers to prayer" 1) son of Becher and grandson of Benjamin 2) one of the heads of the people who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 3) a city of Benjamin allotted to the priest; located approximately 3 miles (5 km) from Jerusalem; birthplace of the prophet Jeremiah
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Anathoth. See also: Joshua 21:18; Nehemiah 11:32; Isaiah 10:30.
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.
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
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 7:27
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 11:21 | Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.” |
| 2 | Isaiah 10:30 | Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! |
| 3 | Ezra 2:23 | the men of Anathoth, 128; |
| 4 | Jeremiah 1:1 | These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. |
Nehemiah 7:27 Summary
[This verse tells us about the men of Anathoth, a city in the territory of Benjamin, who returned from exile, with 128 men listed as part of the group, showing God's faithfulness to His people (Nehemiah 7:27, Jeremiah 1:1). The numbers of people from each city are important because they show how God kept His promise to bring His people back to their homeland, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Jeremiah 31:31-34. Even though the number of men from Anathoth is small, it reminds us that God can use anyone, no matter how small or insignificant they may feel, to do great things, as seen in the story of Gideon in Judges 7:1-25.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Anathoth in the Bible?
Anathoth is a city in the territory of Benjamin, mentioned in Jeremiah 1:1 as the hometown of the prophet Jeremiah, and in Nehemiah 7:27 as a city with 128 men returning from exile, highlighting its importance in the history of Israel (Nehemiah 7:27, Jeremiah 1:1).
Why are the numbers of people from each city listed in Nehemiah 7?
The numbers of people from each city are listed to provide an accurate account of the Israelites who returned from exile, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people and fulfilling His promise to restore them to their homeland (Ezra 1:1-5, Nehemiah 7:6).
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Israel's restoration?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Israel's return from exile, as told in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, and demonstrates God's covenant faithfulness to His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Jeremiah 31:31-34.
What can we learn from the small number of men from Anathoth?
The small number of men from Anathoth, 128, reminds us that God can use small numbers of people to accomplish great things, as seen in Gideon's army in Judges 7:1-25, and that our value and significance come not from our numbers, but from our faithfulness to God (Matthew 18:10, Luke 12:32).
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's care for His people, even in small numbers?
- How does the listing of specific cities and numbers of people in Nehemiah 7 reflect the attention to detail and faithfulness of God?
- What lessons can be applied from the experience of the Israelites returning from exile to our own lives and circumstances?
- In what ways can we, like the men of Anathoth, be faithful to God and contribute to the restoration of our communities?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:27
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:27
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 7:27
(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.
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