Nehemiah 7:33
What does Nehemiah 7:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:33 means
The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two (52), are recorded. The phrase “the other” distinguishes this Nebo from another place of the same name, avoiding confusion. This tiny group shows how thinly populated some towns were after the exile. Yet even a small remnant is precious in rebuilding a land. Documentation protects them from being absorbed or overshadowed by larger neighbors and guarantees their share in the nation’s life. The entry reflects the administrative care necessary to restore many localities with overlapping names and histories.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The men of the other Nebo, fifty and two.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Men of the other Nebo: fifty and two.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The men of the other Nebo, fifty-two.
Context
Verse 33 remains in the town-based section (verses 26–38), dealing with name duplication by specifying “the other Nebo.” This attention to detail is consistent with the chapter’s overall precision, essential for fair settlement. The list will continue to add towns of varying sizes, painting a picture of repopulation amid fragility. After the towns section concludes at verse 38, the chapter will pivot to those in sacred service (verses 39–45) and temple support groups (verses 46–60), which together will describe how worship life is staffed and sustained.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezra 2:29
The children of Nebo, fifty and two.
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