Nehemiah 3:31
What does Nehemiah 3:31 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 3:31 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 3:31 means
Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, repairs up to the house of the Nethinim and the merchants, opposite the gate of Hammiphkad and to the ascent of the corner. Economic life and temple service lie side by side—merchants and Nethinim—so strengthening here safeguards both worship support staff and commerce. The gate of Hammiphkad, possibly an inspection or mustering point, would be a civic hub; its security matters for order and gathering. A goldsmith’s presence echoes earlier artisan participation. The ascent of the corner indicates the approach to a final bend, where careful alignment prepares for the last link of the circuit.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000After him repaired Malchijah one of the goldsmiths unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.
KJV
King James Version · 1611After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith’s son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901After him repaired Malchijah one of the goldsmiths unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over against the gate of Hammiphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949After him Malchijah, one of the gold-workers to the Nethinim and the traders, made good the wall opposite the doorway of Hammiphkad and as far as the way up to the angle.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862After him hath Malchijah son of the refiner strengthened, unto the house of the Nethinim, and of the merchants, over-against the gate of the Miphkad, and unto the ascent of the corner.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And within the chamber of the corner of the flock gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants built.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890After him repaired Malchijah of the goldsmiths to the place of the Nethinim and of the dealers, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the ascent of the corner.
Context
Positioned just before the chapter’s conclusion, this verse highlights the confluence of trades, temple servants, and administrative functions. It marks the penultimate step toward closing the loop. The next and final entry will span from this corner back to the sheep gate, handled by goldsmiths and merchants, drawing the narrative back to where it began and completing the vision of a city rebuilt by all its parts.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 3:32
And between the ascent of the corner and the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.
- Nehemiah 3:8
Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths. And next unto him repaired Hananiah one of the perfumers, and they fortified Jerusalem even unto the broad wall.
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