Nehemiah 4:10

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:10

BSB

Meanwhile, the people of Judah said: "The strength of the laborer fails, and there is so much rubble that we will never be able to rebuild the wall."

AKJV

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

CPDV

Then Judah said: "The strength of those who carry has diminished, and the amount of material is very great, and so we will not be able to build the wall."

ERV

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.

NHEB

Judah said, "The strength of the bearers of burdens is fading, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall."

SMT

And Judah will say, The strength of the bearer was weak, and the dust much; and we shall not be able to build upon the wall.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 4:10

AndJudahH3063Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbThestrengthH3581Noun MasculineofthebearersofburdensH5449Noun MasculineisdecayedH3782VerbandthereismuchH7235Verb rubbishH6083Noun MasculinesothatwearenotableH3201VerbtobuildH1129VerbthewallH2346Noun Feminine

Commentary for Nehemiah 4:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Nehemiah 4:10

Summary

Workers express exhaustion and discouragement

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Laborers voice concerns

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC