Nehemiah 10:22
What does Nehemiah 10:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 10:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 10:22 means
Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah are listed next. Their signatures further demonstrate that the covenant penetrates civic leadership. They are pledging to uphold godliness in ordinary affairs, not just to approve religious ceremonies. The public record of their names provides both encouragement and accountability: encouragement that leaders stand with the people in obedience, and accountability that they themselves must live by the standard they affirm. In a fragile, post-exilic society, such solidarity is a gift.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Pheltia, Hanan, Anaia,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Pelatiah, Hanan, Anaiah,
Context
The list is almost complete. The writer has gathered a large circle of responsible men around the covenant before moving to the people’s collective agreement and the particulars of obedience. This method assures readers that the commitments which follow—touching family, commerce, land, and worship—rest on broad leadership consensus. The stage is set for the final chiefs and the transition to the vows themselves.
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