Nehemiah 10:6
What does Nehemiah 10:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 10:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 10:6 means
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch are named next among the priests, expanding the web of accountability. Each name adds a witness to the covenant’s seriousness. The priests, who bear responsibility for purity and instruction, affirm they will serve under the law rather than above it. Such signatures offer pastoral assurance: those who minister God’s word have submitted to it. The emphasis on individual names shows God cares for particular people and expects particular obedience, not vague good intentions.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Daniel, Genthon, Baruch,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Context
Still within the priestly section, verse 6 adds more names to the growing list that culminates in verse 8’s summary, “these were the priests.” The cumulative effect is to demonstrate a representative priesthood embracing covenant reform. Soon, attention will turn to Levites, whose roles in teaching, music, and temple service complement the priests. The chapter’s structure is moving from the altar ministers outward to the broader religious workforce and then to civic leaders.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 3:20
After him Baruch the son of Zabbai earnestly repaired another portion, from the turning of the wall unto the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
- Nehemiah 12:4
Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah,
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