Nehemiah 10:7
What does Nehemiah 10:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 10:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 10:7 means
Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin join the signers, further illustrating that many priestly households embrace reform. These names carry the weight of heritage; by sealing, they redirect that heritage toward renewed obedience. Their commitment implies regularity in offerings, careful observance of holy days, and honest handling of sacred things. God’s work is not sustained by enthusiasm alone but by named servants who covenant to steady, faithful service over time. Their public pledge emboldens the people to bring their gifts without fear of misuse.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
KJV
King James Version · 1611Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Mosollam, Abia, Miamin,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Meshullam, Abijah, Mijamin,
Context
The priestly list nears conclusion. By now the reader sees a pattern: covenant fidelity is personal and public. The coming verses will summarize the priestly signers and then move to Levites. This transition matters because the upcoming vows about tithes, firstfruits, and wood offerings will require coordination between priests and Levites. The catalog is preparing for practical obedience by clarifying who is responsible in Israel’s sacred life.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 12:13
of Ezra, Meshullam; of Amariah, Jehohanan;
- Nehemiah 12:25
Mattaniah, and Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, Akkub, were porters keeping the watch at the store-houses of the gates.
- Nehemiah 11:11
Seraiah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God,
- Nehemiah 3:6
And the old gate repaired Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, and the bolts thereof, and the bars thereof.
- Nehemiah 12:4
Iddo, Ginnethoi, Abijah,
- Nehemiah 12:17
of Abijah, Zichri; of Miniamin, of Moadiah, Piltai;
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