Nehemiah 10:19
What does Nehemiah 10:19 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 10:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 10:19 means
Hariph, Anathoth, Nobai are included among the chiefs, signaling that both notable towns and lesser-known families share in the covenant. This inclusiveness underlines that no pocket of the community is exempt from obedience. By sealing, they agree to align local customs and business with God’s commands. Their names join a chorus saying that faithfulness will be communal, not fragmented—an essential truth for a people seeking stability after judgment and return.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Hariph, Anathoth, Nobai,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Hariph, Anathoth, Nobai,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Hariph, Anathoth, Nobai,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Hareph, Anathoth, Nebai,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,
Context
The chiefs’ list approaches its close. This installment continues the portrait of widespread commitment, positioning the community to receive the covenant’s specific clauses as binding on all. The transition from names to obligations will make clear that the covenant speaks to everyday life. The roster assures the reader that the coming vows carry communal authority, not merely private resolve.
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