Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So we continued the work with half the men holding spears, from the first light of dawn till the stars came out. New Living Translation We worked early and late, from sunrise to sunset. And half the men were always on guard. English Standard Version So we labored at the work, and half of them held the spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out. Berean Standard Bible So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out. King James Bible So we laboured in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared. New King James Version So we labored in the work, and half of the men held the spears from daybreak until the stars appeared. New American Standard Bible So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared. NASB 1995 So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared. NASB 1977 So we carried on the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars appeared. Legacy Standard Bible So we kept doing the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars came out. Amplified Bible So we carried on with the work with half of them holding spears from dawn until the stars came out. Christian Standard Bible So we continued the work, while half of the men were holding spears from daybreak until the stars came out. Holman Christian Standard Bible So we continued the work, while half of the men were holding spears from daybreak until the stars came out. American Standard Version So we wrought in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared. Contemporary English Version Every day from dawn to dark, half of the workers rebuilt the walls, while the rest stood guard with their spears. English Revised Version So we wrought in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared. GOD'S WORD® Translation So we continued to work. Half of us held spears from early dawn until the stars came out. Good News Translation So every day, from dawn until the stars came out at night, half of us worked on the wall, while the other half stood guard with spears. International Standard Version So we worked hard, half of us holding spears from dawn to dusk. Majority Standard Bible So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out. NET Bible So we worked on, with half holding spears, from dawn till dusk. New Heart English Bible So we worked in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning until the stars appeared. Webster's Bible Translation So we labored in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared. World English Bible So we did the work. Half of the people held the spears from the rising of the morning until the stars appeared. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd we are working in the business, and half of them are keeping hold of the spears, from the going up of the dawn until the coming forth of the stars. Young's Literal Translation And we are working in the business, and half of them are keeping hold of the spears, from the going up of the dawn till the coming forth of the stars. Smith's Literal Translation And we doing in the work: and half of them holding fast upon the spears from the ascending of the dawn even till the coming forth of the stars. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd let us do the work: and let one half of us hold our spears from the rising of the morning, till the stars appear. Catholic Public Domain Version And so let us accomplish the work. And let one half part of us hold spears, from the ascent of dawn until the stars come out.” New American Bible Thus we went on with the work, half with spears in hand, from daybreak till the stars came out. New Revised Standard Version So we labored at the work, and half of them held the spears from break of dawn until the stars came out. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd as for us, let us continue in our work; and half of us let them hold the spears from the rising of the sun till the stars appear. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And we shall be doing our work, and half of us shall be holding spears, from the rising of the dawn until the stars will come out!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So we wrought in the work; and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared. Brenton Septuagint Translation So we continued labouring at the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning until the stars appeared. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Discouragement Overcome…20Wherever you hear the sound of the horn, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us!” 21So we continued the work, while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out. 22At that time I also said to the people, “Let every man and his servant spend the night inside Jerusalem, so that they can stand guard by night and work by day.”… Cross References Nehemiah 4:9 So we prayed to our God and posted a guard against them day and night. Nehemiah 2:18 I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. “Let us start rebuilding,” they replied, and they set their hands to this good work. Nehemiah 6:9 For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands. Nehemiah 4:17-18 who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. / And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. Nehemiah 4:6 So we rebuilt the wall until all of it was joined together up to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. Nehemiah 5:16 Instead, I devoted myself to the construction of the wall, and all my servants were gathered there for the work; we did not acquire any land. Nehemiah 6:3 So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it to go down to you?” Nehemiah 2:20 So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel, Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. 2 Corinthians 6:7 in truthful speech and in the power of God; with the weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left; Treasury of Scripture So we labored in the work: and half of them held the spears from the rising of the morning till the stars appeared. So we 1 Corinthians 15:10,58 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me… Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Colossians 1:29 Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. Jump to Previous Appeared Break Business Carried Continued Dawn First Forth Half Hands Held Hold Holding Keeping Laboured Morning Rising Spears Stars Work Worked Working WroughtJump to Next Appeared Break Business Carried Continued Dawn First Forth Half Hands Held Hold Holding Keeping Laboured Morning Rising Spears Stars Work Worked Working WroughtNehemiah 4 1. While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work7. Understanding the wrath and secrets of the enemy, he sets a watch 13. He arms the laborers 19. and gives military precepts So we continued the work This phrase underscores the perseverance and dedication of Nehemiah and his people. The Hebrew root for "continued" is "עָשָׂה" (asah), which means to do, make, or accomplish. This reflects a steadfast commitment to the task at hand, despite opposition. Historically, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls was a monumental task, both physically and spiritually. The work was not just about physical labor but also about restoring the identity and security of the Jewish people. This phrase inspires believers to persist in their God-given missions, trusting that their labor is not in vain. while half of the men held spears from the break of dawn until the stars came out Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So weוַאֲנַ֖חְנוּ (wa·’ă·naḥ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common plural Strong's 587: We continued עֹשִׂ֣ים (‘ō·śîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make the work, בַּמְּלָאכָ֑ה (bam·mə·lā·ḵāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property while half of [the men] וְחֶצְיָ֗ם (wə·ḥeṣ·yām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2677: The half, middle held מַחֲזִיקִים֙ (ma·ḥă·zî·qîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer spears בָּֽרְמָחִ֔ים (bā·rə·mā·ḥîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7420: A lance, the iron point from the break מֵעֲל֣וֹת (mê·‘ă·lō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively of dawn הַשַּׁ֔חַר (haš·ša·ḥar) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7837: Dawn until עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the stars הַכּוֹכָבִֽים׃ (hak·kō·w·ḵā·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3556: A star, a prince came out. צֵ֥את (ṣêṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim Links Nehemiah 4:21 NIVNehemiah 4:21 NLT Nehemiah 4:21 ESV Nehemiah 4:21 NASB Nehemiah 4:21 KJV Nehemiah 4:21 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 4:21 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 4:21 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 4:21 French Bible Nehemiah 4:21 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 4:21 So we worked in the work: (Neh Ne) |
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