Nehemiah 7:53
What does Nehemiah 7:53 mean?
A plain-English look at Nehemiah 7:53 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Nehemiah 7:53 means
The list moves on with the children of Bakbuk, Hakupha, and Harhur among the Nethinim. Each named group has a protected place in the renewed community and contributes to the continuity of worship. The accumulation of these entries demonstrates a comprehensive framework for temple operations. By maintaining full rosters, the leaders ensure that responsibilities are shared, work is sustainable, and worship can proceed without neglect. Their presence testifies that restoration after exile included faithful attention to practical details as well as to grand spiritual aims.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
KJV
King James Version · 1611The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862sons of Bakbuk, sons of Hakupha, sons of Harhur,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The children of Bacbuc, the children of Hacupha, the children of Harhur,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890the children of Bakbuk, the children of Hakupha, the children of Harhur,
Context
Still in the Nethinim roster (verses 46–56), verse 53 adds three more families. The repetition underscores the scope of support needed for the temple’s functioning. The list will continue through verse 56, then transition to the children of Solomon’s servants (verses 57–60). The following section (verses 61–65) will contrast the confidence of documented groups with the uncertainty faced by some claimants, reinforcing the chapter’s theme of ordered legitimacy across all community roles.
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