Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt. New Living Translation At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt. English Standard Version The city was wide and large, but the people within it were few, and no houses had been rebuilt. Berean Standard Bible Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt. King James Bible Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. New King James Version Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few, and the houses were not rebuilt. New American Standard Bible Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few and the houses were not built. NASB 1995 Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few and the houses were not built. NASB 1977 Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few and the houses were not built. Legacy Standard Bible Now the city was large and spacious, but the people in it were few and the houses were not rebuilt. Amplified Bible Now the city was spacious and large, but there were few people in it and the houses had not [yet] been built. Christian Standard Bible The city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and no houses had been built yet. Holman Christian Standard Bible The city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and no houses had been built yet. American Standard Version Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. Contemporary English Version Although Jerusalem covered a large area, not many people lived there, and no new houses had been built. English Revised Version Now the city was wide and large: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. GOD'S WORD® Translation The city was large and wide-open. Few people were in it, and no houses were being built. Good News Translation Jerusalem was a large city, but not many people were living in it, and not many houses had been built yet. International Standard Version Even though the city was large and spread out, not many people were living there and not many houses had been built. Majority Standard Bible Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt. NET Bible Now the city was spread out and large, and there were not a lot of people in it. At that time houses had not been rebuilt. New Heart English Bible Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few in it, and the houses were not built. Webster's Bible Translation Now the city was large and great: but the people in it were few, and the houses were not built. World English Bible Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the city [is] broad on both sides, and great, and the people [are] few in its midst, and there are no houses built; Young's Literal Translation And the city is broad on both sides, and great, and the people are few in its midst, and there are no houses builded; Smith's Literal Translation And the city broad of hands, and great and the people few in its midst, and the houses not built. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the city was very wide and great, and the people few in the midst thereof, and the houses were not built. Catholic Public Domain Version Now the city was great and very wide, and the people in its midst were few, and the houses were not yet built. New American Bible Now, the city was quite wide and spacious, but its population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt. New Revised Standard Version The city was wide and large, but the people within it were few and no houses had been built. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the city was large and wide; but there were few people in it, and their houses were not built. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the city was great and was wide, and few people were within it, and there were no houses built for them. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now the city was wide and large; and the people were few in it, and the houses were not built. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The List of Returning Exiles4Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt. 5Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles, the officials, and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. I found the genealogical register of those who had first returned, and I found the following written in it:… Cross References Nehemiah 11:1-2 Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns. / And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. Ezra 2:64-70 The whole assembly numbered 42,360, / in addition to their 7,337 menservants and maidservants, as well as their 200 male and female singers. / They had 736 horses, 245 mules, ... Nehemiah 2:3 and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” Nehemiah 2:17 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned down. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.” Isaiah 49:19-20 For your ruined and desolate places and your ravaged land will now indeed be too small for your people, and those who devoured you will be far away. / Yet the children of your bereavement will say in your hearing, ‘This place is too small for us; make room for us to live here.’ Jeremiah 30:18-19 This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place. / Thanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled. Zechariah 8:4-5 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Old men and old women will again sit along the streets of Jerusalem, each with a staff in hand because of great age. / And the streets of the city will be filled with boys and girls playing there.” Isaiah 44:26 who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ Jeremiah 33:10-11 This is what the LORD says: In this place you say is a wasteland without man or beast, in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem that are deserted—inhabited by neither man nor beast—there will be heard again / the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. Matthew 9:37-38 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. / Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” Luke 10:2 And He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest. Acts 1:15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said, Acts 2:41 Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. Acts 4:4 But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. Acts 6:1 In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. Treasury of Scripture Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not built. large and great. Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. Haggai 1:4-6 Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste? … Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Jump to Previous Broad Builded Built City Few Great Houses Large Midst Rebuilt Sides Small Spacious Therein Wide WithinJump to Next Broad Builded Built City Few Great Houses Large Midst Rebuilt Sides Small Spacious Therein Wide WithinNehemiah 7 1. Nehemiah commits the charge of Jerusalem to Hanani and Hananiah5. A register of the genealogy of them which came at the first out of Babylon 9. of the people 39. of the priests 43. of the Levites 46. of the Nethinims 57. of Solomon's servants 63. and of the priests which could not find their pedigree 66. The whole number of them, with their substance 70. Their offerings Now the city was large and spacious Jerusalem, the city in question, was historically significant as the center of Jewish worship and governance. Its large and spacious nature reflects its former glory before the Babylonian exile. The city was designed to accommodate a large population, with ample space for the temple, marketplaces, and residential areas. This description highlights the potential for growth and restoration, aligning with God's promises to restore Israel. The spaciousness also symbolizes the spiritual capacity for renewal and revival among the people. but there were few people in it and the houses had not yet been rebuilt Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe central figure in the book, Nehemiah was a Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His leadership and dedication to God's work are evident throughout the account. 2. Jerusalem The city of Jerusalem is the focal point of Nehemiah's mission. It was the spiritual and political center for the Jewish people, and its restoration was vital for their identity and worship. 3. The Exiles The Jewish people who returned from Babylonian captivity. Their return and resettlement in Jerusalem were part of God's promise to restore His people. 4. The Wall The wall of Jerusalem, which Nehemiah was instrumental in rebuilding. It symbolized protection, security, and the re-establishment of the Jewish community. 5. The Census Nehemiah's decision to take a census of the people, which follows this verse, was crucial for organizing the community and ensuring that the city could be repopulated and function effectively. Teaching Points The Importance of Vision and PlanningNehemiah recognized the potential of Jerusalem despite its current state. As believers, we should have a vision for what God can do in our lives and communities, even when circumstances seem bleak. The Role of Leadership in Restoration Nehemiah's leadership was crucial in the rebuilding process. God often uses leaders to guide His people through times of rebuilding and renewal. Trusting God's Promises The sparse population in a large city could be discouraging, but Nehemiah trusted in God's promise to restore His people. We should hold onto God's promises, even when fulfillment seems distant. Community and Rebuilding The physical rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls was a precursor to the spiritual and communal rebuilding of the Jewish people. Our spiritual communities also need intentional rebuilding and nurturing. Faith in Action Nehemiah's actions demonstrate that faith requires action. We are called to actively participate in God's work, trusting Him to provide the resources and people needed.Verse 4. - The city was large. Literally, "broad every way." The houses were not builded. Much of the city consisted of open spaces, in which no houses had been as yet built. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now the cityוְהָעִ֞יר (wə·hā·‘îr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement was large וּגְדוֹלָ֔ה (ū·ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent and spacious, רַחֲבַ֤ת (ra·ḥă·ḇaṯ) Adjective - feminine singular construct Strong's 7342: Wide, broad but there were few מְעַ֖ט (mə·‘aṭ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few people וְהָעָ֥ם (wə·hā·‘ām) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock in it, בְּתוֹכָ֑הּ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵāh) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre and the houses בָּתִּ֖ים (bāt·tîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house had not yet וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle been rebuilt. בְּנוּיִֽם׃ (bə·nū·yim) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build Links Nehemiah 7:4 NIVNehemiah 7:4 NLT Nehemiah 7:4 ESV Nehemiah 7:4 NASB Nehemiah 7:4 KJV Nehemiah 7:4 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 7:4 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 7:4 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 7:4 French Bible Nehemiah 7:4 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 7:4 Now the city was wide and large (Neh Ne) |
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