Nehemiah 7:66
Nehemiah 7:66 in Multiple Translations
The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
¶ The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,
The whole assembly together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore,
The number of all the people together was forty-two thousand, three hundred and sixty;
The total number of people returning was 42,360.
All the Congregation together was two and fourtie thousand, three hundreth and threescore,
All the assembly together [is] four myriads two thousand three hundred and sixty,
The whole assembly together was forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,
The whole congregation together was forty two thousand three hundred and sixty.
All the multitude as it were one man, forty-two thousand three hundred sixty,
Altogether, there were 42,360 people who returned to Judea.
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Nehemiah 7:66 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
כְּ/אֶחָ֑ד
אַרְבַּ֣ע
רִבּ֔וֹא
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
שְׁלֹשׁ
מֵא֥וֹת
וְ/שִׁשִּֽׁים
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
Art | N-ms
כְּ/אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Prep | Adj
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
רִבּ֔וֹא
ribbôw
H7239
ten thousand
Adj
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
שְׁלֹשׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
מֵא֥וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
sixty
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:66
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/קָּהָ֖ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
Art | N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
כְּ/אֶחָ֑ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Prep | 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.
אַרְבַּ֣ע
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
רִבּ֔וֹא
ribbôw
H7239
"ten thousand"
Adj
Means a very large number, like ten thousand, or an indefinitely big amount, used to describe something enormous or countless.
Definition: ten thousand, myriad Aramaic equivalent: rib.bo (רִבּוֹ "myriad" H7240)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: great things, ten ((eight) -een, (for) -ty, [phrase] sixscore, [phrase] threescore, [idiom] twenty, (twen) -ty) thousand. See also: 1 Chronicles 29:7; Nehemiah 7:71; Psalms 68:18.
אַלְפַּ֖יִם
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.
שְׁלֹשׁ
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.
מֵא֥וֹת
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/שִׁשִּֽׁים
shishshîym
H8346
"sixty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word represents the number sixty, often used to describe large quantities, like the sixty warriors who guarded King Solomon. It is also translated as three score, as seen in Psalm 90:10.
Definition: sixty, three score Aramaic equivalent: shit.tin (שִׁתִּין "sixty" H8361)
Usage: Occurs in 56 OT verses. KJV: sixty, three score. See also: Genesis 5:15; 1 Chronicles 2:21; Isaiah 7:8.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:66
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
64These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.
65The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.
66The whole assembly numbered 42,360,
67in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 245 male and female singers. 68They had 736 horses, 245 mules,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 2:64 | The whole assembly numbered 42,360, |
Nehemiah 7:66 Summary
[This verse tells us that there were 42,360 people in the assembly, which is a big number. It shows that God kept His promise to bring the Israelites back to their land, just like He said in Deuteronomy 30:3. This is a reminder that God is always faithful to His people, and we can trust in His goodness and love, as seen in Psalm 100:5. It's also a picture of the bigger family of God, where we are all connected and part of something much larger than ourselves, as described in Galatians 6:10.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 42,360 in Nehemiah 7:66?
The number 42,360 represents the total number of people in the assembly, which is a fulfillment of God's promise to restore the Israelites to their land, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21.
How does this verse relate to the preceding verse about the men who were excluded from the priesthood?
The verse about the men who were excluded from the priesthood in Nehemiah 7:64-65 serves as a contrast to the large number of people in the assembly, highlighting God's provision and mercy despite the imperfections and shortcomings of His people, as seen in Romans 11:29.
What can we learn from the way the Israelites kept track of their numbers and genealogies?
The Israelites' attention to detail in keeping track of their numbers and genealogies, as seen in Nehemiah 7:66, demonstrates their commitment to obeying God's commands and preserving their heritage, as instructed in Numbers 1:2-3 and 1 Chronicles 27:24.
How does this verse fit into the broader narrative of the book of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 7:66 is part of the larger story of the Israelites' return from exile and their efforts to rebuild Jerusalem, as seen in Nehemiah 1:3 and Ezra 1:5, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His people and His covenant promises, as seen in Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's faithfulness to His people, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, demonstrate my commitment to obeying God's commands and preserving my spiritual heritage?
- How does the concept of being part of a larger community, as seen in this verse, impact my understanding of my role in the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:27?
- What are some ways I can trust in God's provision and mercy, even when faced with imperfections and shortcomings, as seen in this verse and in Psalm 37:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:66
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:66
The whole congregation together was forty and two thousand three hundred and threescore, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:66
(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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