Nehemiah 7:30
Nehemiah 7:30 in Multiple Translations
the men of Ramah and Geba, 621;
The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.
The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred twenty and one.
The men of Ramah and Geba, six hundred and twenty-one.
the people from Ramah and Geba, 621;
The men of Ramah and Gaba, sixe hundreth and one and twentie.
Men of Ramah and Gaba: six hundred twenty and one.
The men of Ramah and Geba: six hundred twenty-one.
The men of Ramah and Gaba, six hundred and twenty one.
The men of Rama and Geba, six hundred twenty-one.
621 men from Ramah and Geba;
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:30
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Nehemiah 7:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַנְשֵׁ֤י
הָֽ/רָמָה֙
וָ/גָ֔בַע
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אֶחָֽד
אַנְשֵׁ֤י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
הָֽ/רָמָה֙
Râmâh
H7414
Ramah
Art | N-proper
וָ/גָ֔בַע
Gebaʻ
H1387
Geba
Conj | N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:30
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.
הָֽ/רָמָה֙
Râmâh
H7414
"Ramah"
Art | N-proper
Ramah, a city in Palestine, was a place of battle between Israel and Syria.
Definition: Ramah = "hill" a place of battle between Israel and Syria Another name of ra.mot gi.l.ad (רָמֹת "Ramoth" H7433)
Usage: Occurs in 34 OT verses. KJV: Ramah. See also: Joshua 18:25; 1 Samuel 25:1; Isaiah 10:29.
וָ/גָ֔בַע
Gebaʻ
H1387
"Geba"
Conj | N-proper
Geba is a place in Palestine, a city in the tribe of Benjamin, near Jerusalem. It is mentioned in the Bible as a significant location.
Definition: Gaba or Geba or Gibeah = "hill" a city in Benjamin, modern 'Jeba', which stands on the top of a steep terraced hill, six miles or ten kilometres north east of Jerusalem and three miles or five kilometres from Gibeah, on the edge of the Wadi Suweinit looking northward to the opposite village of ancient Michmash, modern 'Mukhmas' Another name of giv.on (גִּבְעוֹן "Gibeon" H1391)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: Gaba, Geba, Gibeah. See also: Joshua 18:24; 1 Chronicles 6:45; Isaiah 10:29.
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.
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.
וְ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:30
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
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; 32the men of Bethel and Ai, 123;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 18:24–25 | Chephar-ammoni, Ophni, and Geba—twelve cities, along with their villages. Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth, |
| 2 | Ezra 2:26 | the men of Ramah and Geba, 621; |
Nehemiah 7:30 Summary
[This verse, Nehemiah 7:30, tells us about a group of 621 men from the towns of Ramah and Geba who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile, showing that God is faithful to His people, just as He promised in Jeremiah 29:14. The fact that each town's population is recorded separately emphasizes God's attention to detail and care for each individual, much like a shepherd cares for his sheep in Psalm 23:1-4. This verse reminds us that God values and cares for each person, and we can trust in His faithfulness and love for us, just as the Israelites did when they returned to Jerusalem. By looking at this verse, we can see that God's plan is not just for a large group of people, but for each person individually, and we can have confidence in His love and care for us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Ramah and Geba in Nehemiah 7:30?
The men of Ramah and Geba, totaling 621, are part of the Israelites who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:30, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people, as promised in Jeremiah 29:14.
Why are the specific numbers of people from each town important in this verse?
The specific numbers, such as the 621 men from Ramah and Geba, emphasize the meticulous nature of the census and God's attention to detail, much like the census in Numbers 1:1-54, where God instructed Moses to count the Israelites.
How does this verse relate to the broader narrative of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:30 is part of the list of Israelites who returned to Jerusalem, highlighting the restoration of God's people to their homeland, a theme that echoes throughout the book of Nehemiah, and is reminiscent of God's promise to restore His people in Deuteronomy 30:3.
What can we learn from the men of Ramah and Geba about faith and obedience?
The men of Ramah and Geba, by returning to Jerusalem, demonstrate faith and obedience to God's call, much like Abraham's faith in Genesis 12:1-9, where he obeyed God's command to leave his home and family, and trusted in God's promises.
Reflection Questions
- What does the precision of the numbers in this verse reveal about God's character, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I, like the men of Ramah and Geba, demonstrate faith and obedience to God's call in my own life, even when it's difficult or uncertain?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of community and being part of a larger group of believers, as seen in Acts 2:42-47?
- In what ways can I trust in God's faithfulness, just as the Israelites did when they returned to Jerusalem, and how can I express my gratitude for His promises in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:30
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:30
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 7:30
(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 7:30
30. Geba] Some copies of the A.V. have ‘Gaba’; but ‘Geba’ stands in the 1611 edition.