Nehemiah 7:37
Nehemiah 7:37 in Multiple Translations
the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721;
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty and one.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty-one.
the sons of Lod, Hadid and Ono, 721;
The sonnes of Lod-hadid and Ono, seuen hundreth and one and twentie.
Sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred and twenty and one.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred and twenty one.
The children of Led, of Hadid and One, seven hundred twenty-one.
721 from Lod, Hadid, and Ono;
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Nehemiah 7:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵי
לֹד֙
חָדִ֣יד
וְ/אוֹנ֔וֹ
שְׁבַ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וְ/אֶחָֽד
בְּנֵי
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
לֹד֙
Lôd
H3850
Lod
N-proper
חָדִ֣יד
Châdîyd
H2307
Hadid
N-proper
וְ/אוֹנ֔וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
Ono
Conj | N-proper
שְׁבַ֥ע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
וְ/אֶחָֽד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:37
בְּנֵי
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.
לֹד֙
Lôd
H3850
"Lod"
N-proper
Lod was a city in Palestine, about 11 miles southeast of Joppa, in the plain of Sharon. It was also known as Lydda and was located in the territory of Benjamin.
Definition: Lod = "travail" a city approx 11 miles (17 km) southeast of Joppa in the plain of Sharon in the territory of Benjamin Also named: Ludda (Λύδδα "Lydda" G3069)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Lod. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:35.
חָדִ֣יד
Châdîyd
H2307
"Hadid"
N-proper
Hadid is a place in ancient Palestine, mentioned in Ezra 2:33 and Nehemiah 7:37, where people returned after exile. It is a geographic location in the Bible. The name means sharp or pointed, possibly describing the town's landscape.
Definition: § Hadid = "sharp" a town in Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Hadid. See also: Ezra 2:33; Nehemiah 7:37; Nehemiah 11:34.
וְ/אוֹנ֔וֹ
ʼÔwnôw
H207
"Ono"
Conj | N-proper
Ono means vigorous, a city in Benjamin, mentioned in the Bible. It was also known as the valley of craftsman. Ono is referenced in the book of Ezra.
Definition: Ono = "vigorous" city in Benjamin 2) a valley (of craftsman) Also named: ke.phi.rim (כְּפִירִים "Hakkephirim" H3715B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ono. See also: 1 Chronicles 8:12; Nehemiah 6:2; Nehemiah 11:35.
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.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | 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 7:37
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 8:12 | The sons of Elpaal: Eber, Misham, Shemed (who built Ono and Lod with its villages), |
| 2 | Nehemiah 6:2 | Sanballat and Geshem sent me this message: “Come, let us meet together in one of the villages on the plain of Ono.” But they were planning to harm me. |
| 3 | Nehemiah 11:34–35 | Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat, Lod, and Ono; and in the Valley of the Craftsmen. |
| 4 | Ezra 2:33 | the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 725; |
Nehemiah 7:37 Summary
This verse is talking about a group of people from the cities of Lod, Hadid, and Ono who returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. There were 721 men from these cities, and they were counted as part of the total population of Jerusalem. This shows that God cares about each person and group, and He wants us to be part of His plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. Just like these men were counted and valued, we are also counted and valued by God, and we can trust in His faithfulness, as expressed in Psalm 139:17-18.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono in Nehemiah 7:37?
The men of Lod, Hadid, and Ono represent a group of Israelites who returned from exile and were counted among the population of Jerusalem, as part of the efforts to rebuild the city and restore its inhabitants, as seen in Nehemiah 7:4-5 and Ezra 2:1-2.
How does the number 721 relate to the overall count of returnees in Nehemiah 7?
The number 721 is part of the total count of Israelites who returned from exile, which is recorded in Nehemiah 7:66-73, and it highlights the meticulous attention to detail in the census, similar to the count in Numbers 1:1-4.
What can we learn from the specific mention of these cities in Nehemiah 7:37?
The mention of Lod, Hadid, and Ono serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3, and it highlights the importance of each individual and group in the grand narrative of God's plan, as expressed in 1 Corinthians 12:12-14.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Nehemiah's mission?
Nehemiah 7:37 is part of the larger narrative of Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem and restore its inhabitants, as commissioned by King Artaxerxes in Ezra 7:11-26, and it demonstrates the careful planning and execution of this mission, as seen in Nehemiah 7:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's attention to detail in the lives of His people?
- How can I apply the principle of being counted and valued by God, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
- What role do I play in the larger story of God's plan, and how can I be faithful in my own 'count' or assignment, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30?
- In what ways can I reflect on my own 'city' or community, and how can I contribute to its rebuilding and restoration, as seen in Nehemiah 2:17-18?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:37
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:37
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 7:37
(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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