Nehemiah 7:38
Nehemiah 7:38 in Multiple Translations
and the descendants of Senaah, 3,930.
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaah, three thousand, nine hundred and thirty.
the sons of Senaah, 3,930.
The sonnes of Senaah, three thousand, nine hundreth and thirtie.
Sons of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaah: three thousand nine hundred thirty.
The children of Senaah, three thousand nine hundred and thirty.
The children of Senaa, three thousand nine hundred thirty.
3,930 from Senaah. The following priests also returned:
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Nehemiah 7:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
סְנָאָ֔ה
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
אֲלָפִ֔ים
תְּשַׁ֥ע
מֵא֖וֹת
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
סְנָאָ֔ה
Çᵉnâʼâh
H5570
Hassenaah
N-proper
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
תְּשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:38
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
סְנָאָ֔ה
Çᵉnâʼâh
H5570
"Hassenaah"
N-proper
Hassenaah was a place in Palestine and also the name of a man descended from the tribe of Levi. The name means thorny and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 9:7 and Nehemiah 3:3. Hassenaah was an ancestor of a family who returned from exile.
Definition: A man descended from Senaah (H5570) of the tribe of Levi before time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.9.7; including Hodaviah (H1938I) and Judah (H3063I); also called Hassenaah at Neh.3.3 Another name of se.nu.ah (סְנוּאָה "Hassenuah" H5574) § Senaah or Hassenaah [with the article] = "thorny" ancestor of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Senaah, Hassenaah (with the article). See also: Ezra 2:35; Nehemiah 3:3; Nehemiah 7:38.
שְׁלֹ֣שֶׁת
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
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.
אֲלָפִ֔ים
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
תְּשַׁ֥ע
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
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.
וּ/שְׁלֹשִֽׁים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Conj | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:38
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:35 | and the descendants of Senaah, 3,630. |
Nehemiah 7:38 Summary
This verse tells us about a group of people called the descendants of Senaah, who were part of the Israelite community that returned from exile. There were 3,930 of them, which is a big number, and it shows that God was faithful to His people and helped them grow. Just like the Israelites in Exodus 1:7, God multiplied the descendants of Senaah, demonstrating His power and care for His people (as seen in Deuteronomy 6:3). This reminds us that God has a plan for each of our lives and wants us to be part of His bigger story, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the descendants of Senaah and why are they mentioned in this verse?
The descendants of Senaah were a family group within the Israelite community, and their mention in Nehemiah 7:38 highlights their significant numerical presence among the returning exiles, as seen in other genealogical records like 1 Chronicles 9:1-44 and Ezra 2:35, which also lists the descendants of Senaah with a similar number of people.
What can we learn from the large number of descendants of Senaah mentioned in this verse?
The large number of descendants of Senaah, 3,930, demonstrates God's faithfulness in preserving and multiplying His people, as promised in Deuteronomy 6:3 and seen in the growth of the Israelites in Exodus 1:7.
How does this verse relate to the overall context of Nehemiah 7?
Nehemiah 7:38 is part of a larger list of Israelite families and their numbers, which serves to establish the legitimacy and continuity of the post-exilic community, as also seen in Numbers 1:1-54 and 1 Chronicles 9:1-34, demonstrating God's care for His people's heritage and identity.
What does this verse reveal about God's plan for His people?
This verse reveals that God is a God of order and organization, as He has a plan for each family and individual, and desires for them to be accounted for and to play a role in His larger plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 46:10, where God declares His sovereignty over all things.
Reflection Questions
- What does the large number of descendants of Senaah reveal about God's power and faithfulness in the lives of His people?
- How can I apply the principle of God's faithfulness, as seen in this verse, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Senaah, be a part of God's larger plan for His people, and how can I seek to fulfill that role?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and heritage in God's eyes, and how can I prioritize these things in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:38
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:38
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 7:38
(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.