Nehemiah 3:27
What does Nehemiah 3:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:27 means
The Tekoites, previously noted for commoners’ diligence despite their nobles’ reluctance, repair another portion opposite a great projecting tower and up to the wall of Ophel. Their return shows persistence and generosity: they do more than their original share and tackle challenging features. Strengthening a great tower and the Ophel wall suggests work on exposed, elevated terrain. This commendation redeems the earlier note about their nobles and highlights the steadfastness of the people themselves. Such perseverance ensures continuity where the wall might otherwise be weak or left to fewer hands.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.
KJV
King James Version · 1611After them the Tekoites repaired another piece, over against the great tower that lieth out, even unto the wall of Ophel.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901After him the Tekoites repaired another portion, over against the great tower that standeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949After him the Tekoites were making good another part, opposite the great tower which comes out, and up to the wall of the Ophel.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862After him have the Tekoites strengthened, a second measure, from over-against the great tower that goeth out, and unto the wall of Ophel.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752After him the Thecuites built another measure over against, from the great tower that standeth out unto the wall of the temple.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890After him the Tekoites repaired a second piece, over against the great tower which lies out, as far as the wall of Ophel.
Context
Following the parenthetical note about the Nethinim and the water gate, this verse resumes the march along Ophel’s slope. It reinforces the theme of repeated contributions and careful fortification at projecting points. Next, the narrative will bring priests back into view above the horse gate and continue with individuals working opposite their homes, signaling that the circuit is moving northward along the eastern wall toward its conclusion.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 3:5
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.
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