Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those of Israelite descent had separated themselves from all foreigners. They stood in their places and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors. New Living Translation Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners as they confessed their own sins and the sins of their ancestors. English Standard Version And the Israelites separated themselves from all foreigners and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. Berean Standard Bible Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. King James Bible And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. New King James Version Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. New American Standard Bible The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the wrongdoings of their fathers. NASB 1995 The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. NASB 1977 And the descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. Legacy Standard Bible The seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. Amplified Bible The descendants of Israel (Jacob) separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the wrongdoings of their fathers. Christian Standard Bible Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the guilt of their fathers. American Standard Version And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Contemporary English Version They refused to let foreigners join them, as they met to confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors. English Revised Version And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who were descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners. They stood and confessed their sins as well as the wicked things their ancestors had done. International Standard Version The remnant of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners. Then they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors. Majority Standard Bible Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. NET Bible Those truly of Israelite descent separated from all the foreigners, standing and confessing their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors. New Heart English Bible The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Webster's Bible Translation And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. World English Bible The offspring of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the seed of Israel are separated from all sons of a stranger, and stand and confess concerning their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers, Young's Literal Translation and the seed of Israel are separated from all sons of a stranger, and stand and confess concerning their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers, Smith's Literal Translation And the seed of Israel will be separated from all the sons of the stranger, and they will stand and confess over their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the seed of the children of Israel separated themselves from every stranger: and they stood, and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Catholic Public Domain Version And the offspring of the sons of Israel were separated from all the sons of foreigners. And they stood up, and they confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. New American Bible Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all who were of foreign extraction, then stood forward and confessed their sins and the guilty deeds of their ancestors. New Revised Standard Version Then those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the descendants of Israel separated themselves from all the Gentiles, and stood and confessed their sins and the sins of their fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the seed of Israel were separated from all the Gentiles, and they stood and were confessing concerning their sins and concerning the sins of their fathers. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the children of Israel separated themselves from every stranger, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People Confess Their Sins1On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth, with dust on their heads. 2Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.… Cross References Ezra 10:11 Now, therefore, make a confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do His will. Separate yourselves from the people of the land and from your foreign wives.” Leviticus 20:26 You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own. 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” Deuteronomy 7:6 For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Isaiah 52:11 Depart, depart, go out from there! Touch no unclean thing; come out from it, purify yourselves, you who carry the vessels of the LORD. 2 Kings 17:33-34 They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had been carried away. / To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel. 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Exodus 33:16 For how then can it be known that Your people and I have found favor in Your sight, unless You go with us? How else will we be distinguished from all the other people on the face of the earth?” James 4:8 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Deuteronomy 14:2 for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth. 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Leviticus 11:44-45 For I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, because I am holy. You must not defile yourselves by any creature that crawls along the ground. / For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Joshua 24:23 “Now, therefore,” he said, “get rid of the foreign gods among you and incline your hearts to the LORD, the God of Israel.” Treasury of Scripture And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers. the seed Nehemiah 13:3,30 Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude… Ezra 9:2 For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass. Ezra 10:11 Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives. strangers. Psalm 144:7,11 Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; … Isaiah 2:6 Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers. Hosea 5:7 They have dealt treacherously against the LORD: for they have begotten strange children: now shall a month devour them with their portions. confessed Nehemiah 1:6 Let thine ear now be attentive, and thine eyes open, that thou mayest hear the prayer of thy servant, which I pray before thee now, day and night, for the children of Israel thy servants, and confess the sins of the children of Israel, which we have sinned against thee: both I and my father's house have sinned. Leviticus 26:39,40 And they that are left of you shall pine away in their iniquity in your enemies' lands; and also in the iniquities of their fathers shall they pine away with them… Ezra 9:6,7,15 And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens… Jump to Previous Confess Confessed Descendants Descent Fathers Foreigners Forgiveness Iniquities Israel Israelite Israelites Nations Places Publicly Requesting Seed Separate Separated Sins Stand Stood Stranger Strangers Themselves WickednessJump to Next Confess Confessed Descendants Descent Fathers Foreigners Forgiveness Iniquities Israel Israelite Israelites Nations Places Publicly Requesting Seed Separate Separated Sins Stand Stood Stranger Strangers Themselves WickednessNehemiah 9 1. A solemn fast, and repentance of the people4. The Levites make a confession of God's goodness, and their wickedness Those of Israelite descent This phrase identifies the group involved as the descendants of Israel, the covenant people of God. The Israelites were chosen by God to be a holy nation (Exodus 19:5-6). This identity is significant as it underscores their unique relationship with God and their responsibility to uphold His laws. The emphasis on descent highlights the continuity of God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the importance of maintaining a distinct identity as God's people. separated themselves from all the foreigners and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, who were God's chosen people. In this context, they are returning exiles in Jerusalem. 2. Foreigners Non-Israelites living among the Israelites. The separation from them signifies a return to covenant faithfulness. 3. Confession of Sins The act of acknowledging and repenting for personal and ancestral sins, demonstrating humility and a desire for reconciliation with God. 4. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, significant as the spiritual and political center of Israel. 5. The Iniquities of Their Fathers Refers to the sins committed by previous generations, acknowledging a collective responsibility and the need for communal repentance. Teaching Points The Importance of SeparationThe Israelites' separation from foreigners symbolizes a commitment to holiness and obedience to God's commands. Believers today are called to be in the world but not of it, maintaining spiritual distinctiveness. Confession and Repentance Confession is a vital step in restoring our relationship with God. It involves acknowledging personal and communal sins and seeking God's forgiveness and guidance. Generational Accountability Recognizing the sins of previous generations can help us understand patterns of disobedience and seek God's help in breaking them. This teaches us the importance of learning from the past to build a faithful future. Community and Unity in Faith The collective confession of the Israelites underscores the power of community in spiritual growth. Believers are encouraged to support one another in accountability and prayer. Renewal and Restoration The act of confession leads to spiritual renewal and restoration. It is a reminder that God is always ready to forgive and restore those who earnestly seek Him.(2) The seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers.--The change to "seed" has here a deep propriety. They carefully avoided the many aliens among them throughout this fast. And stood and confessed.--It must be remembered that these verses give the programme of what is afterwards filled up: the very praise for which they "stood" was filled with confession. Verse 2. - The seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers. Compare Nehemiah 10:28, by which it appears that the "strangers" are "the people of the lands," or neighbouring heathen, of whom there were at all times considerable numbers in Jerusalem (comp. Nehemiah 13:16). It was not fitting that these aliens should take part in a ceremony of which the main object was that the special people of God should renew their covenant with him. Stood and confessed. Attitude is perhaps scarcely intended here, since the Jews confessed their sins kneeling (Ezra 9:5), or prostrate (Ezra 10:1). Hence we hear in the next verse that they "stood up," or "rose up" (consurrexerunt, Vulg.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Those of Israeliteיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc descent זֶ֣רַע (ze·ra‘) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity separated themselves וַיִּבָּֽדְלוּ֙ (way·yib·bā·ḏə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 914: To be divided, separate from all מִכֹּ֖ל (mik·kōl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the foreigners, בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and they stood וַיַּעַמְד֗וּ (way·ya·‘am·ḏū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations and confessed וַיִּתְוַדּוּ֙ (way·yiṯ·wad·dū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan their sins חַטֹּ֣אתֵיהֶ֔ם (ḥaṭ·ṭō·ṯê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender and the iniquities וַעֲוֺנ֖וֹת (wa·‘ă·wō·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity of their fathers. אֲבֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (’ă·ḇō·ṯê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Links Nehemiah 9:2 NIVNehemiah 9:2 NLT Nehemiah 9:2 ESV Nehemiah 9:2 NASB Nehemiah 9:2 KJV Nehemiah 9:2 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 9:2 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 9:2 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 9:2 French Bible Nehemiah 9:2 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 9:2 The seed of Israel separated themselves (Neh Ne) |
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