Nehemiah 7:29
Nehemiah 7:29 in Multiple Translations
the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
The men of Kirjath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three.
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty-three.
the people from Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
The men of Kiriath-iearim, Chephirah and Beeroth, seuen hundreth, and three and fourtie.
Men of Kirjath-Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty and three.
The men of Kiriath Jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth: seven hundred forty-three.
The men of Kirjath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty three.
The men of Cariathiarim, Cephira, and Beroth, seven hundred forty-three.
743 men from Kiriath-Jearim, Kephirah and Beeroth;
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Nehemiah 7:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַנְשֵׁ֨י
קִרְיַ֤ת
יְעָרִים֙
כְּפִירָ֣ה
וּ/בְאֵר֔וֹת
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
אַנְשֵׁ֨י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
קִרְיַ֤ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
יְעָרִים֙
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
Kiriath-jearim
N-proper
כְּפִירָ֣ה
Kᵉphîyrâh
H3716
Chephirah
N-proper
וּ/בְאֵר֔וֹת
Bᵉʼêrôwth
H881
Beeroth
Conj | N-proper
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:29
אַנְשֵׁ֨י
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.
קִרְיַ֤ת
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
יְעָרִים֙
Qiryath Yᵉʻârîym
H7157
"Kiriath-jearim"
N-proper
Kirjath-jearim means city of forests, a place in Palestine on the borders of Judah and Benjamin. It appears in the Bible as a significant location. The city was also known as Kirjath-baal and Baalah.
Definition: § Kirjath-jearim = "city of forests" a city on the northern boundary of Judah and on the western and southern boundaries of Benjamin also 'Kirjath-baal' and 'Baalah'
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Kirjath, Kirjath-jearim, Kirjath-arim. See also: Joshua 9:17; 1 Samuel 7:2; Jeremiah 26:20.
כְּפִירָ֣ה
Kᵉphîyrâh
H3716
"Chephirah"
N-proper
Chephirah is a city in Palestine, mentioned in the Bible as a place assigned to the tribe of Benjamin. Its name means lioness and it was a city of the Gibeonites. The KJV translates it as Chephirah.
Definition: § Chephirah = "lioness" a city of the Gibeonites subsequently assigned to the tribe of Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Chephirah. See also: Joshua 9:17; Ezra 2:25; Nehemiah 7:29.
וּ/בְאֵר֔וֹת
Bᵉʼêrôwth
H881
"Beeroth"
Conj | N-proper
Beeroth was a city in Palestine, allotted to the tribe of Benjamin, and its name means 'wells'. It was a Gibeonite city.
Definition: § Beeroth = "wells" a Gibeonite city allotted to Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Beeroth. See also: Joshua 9:17; 2 Samuel 4:2; Nehemiah 7:29.
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
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.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וּ/שְׁלֹשָֽׁה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:29
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
27the men of Anathoth, 128;
28the men of Beth-azmaveth, 42;
29the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743;
30the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; 31the men of Michmash, 122;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 18:25 | Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, |
| 2 | Ezra 2:25 | the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743; |
| 3 | Judges 18:12 | They went up and camped at Kiriath-jearim in Judah. That is why the place west of Kiriath-jearim is called Mahaneh-dan to this day. |
| 4 | Joshua 9:17 | So the Israelites set out and on the third day arrived at their cities—Gibeon, Chephirah, Beeroth, and Kiriath-jearim. |
Nehemiah 7:29 Summary
Nehemiah 7:29 lists the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, who were part of the Israelites who returned from exile. This verse reminds us that God is faithful in gathering His people, just like He promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5. The large number of men from these towns, 743, shows that God values and includes people from all backgrounds, as seen in Galatians 3:28. As we reflect on this verse, we can appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of our own community, and strive to be part of the rebuilding and restoration of our community, just like the Israelites in Nehemiah 1-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth in Nehemiah 7:29?
The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth were part of the Israelites who returned from exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:29, and their presence is a testament to God's faithfulness in gathering His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3-5 and Jeremiah 31:8-14.
Why are the numbers of people from each town listed in Nehemiah 7?
The numbers of people from each town, such as the 743 men from Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth in Nehemiah 7:29, demonstrate the meticulous care with which the Israelites took stock of their community, much like the census in Numbers 1:1-54, and emphasize the importance of each individual in the community, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27.
What can we learn from the specific towns mentioned in Nehemiah 7:29?
The towns of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, mentioned in Nehemiah 7:29, were likely significant to the Israelites, and their inclusion may highlight the diversity and breadth of the community, much like the diverse groups mentioned in Revelation 7:9-10, and remind us that God values and includes people from all backgrounds, as seen in Galatians 3:28.
How does Nehemiah 7:29 fit into the larger narrative of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:29 is part of the list of Israelites who returned from exile, which serves as a backdrop for the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the restoration of the community, as described in Nehemiah 1-6, and sets the stage for the spiritual revival and rededication of the people in Nehemiah 8-10, which is reminiscent of the revival in 2 Chronicles 34:1-33.
Reflection Questions
- What does the large number of men from Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth say about the faithfulness of God in gathering His people?
- How can I, like the Israelites, take stock of my own community and appreciate the unique contributions of each individual, as encouraged in Romans 12:3-8?
- What does the diversity of towns and people mentioned in Nehemiah 7:29 teach me about the value of inclusivity and diversity in my own community, as reflected in Acts 2:1-47?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, participate in the rebuilding and restoration of my own community, as exhorted in 1 Peter 2:4-10?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:29
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:29
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 7:29
(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.