Nehemiah 4:5

And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 4:5

BSB
Do not cover up their iniquity or let their sin be blotted out from Your sight, for they have provoked the builders.
AKJV
And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before you: for they have provoked you to anger before the builders.
CPDV
May you not conceal their iniquity, and may their sin not be wiped away, before your face, for they have ridiculed those who are building.
ERV
and cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders.
NHEB
do not cover their iniquity, and do not let their sin be blotted out from before you; for they have insulted the builders."
SMT
And thou wilt not cover over their iniquity, and their sin shall not be wiped away before thee: for they provoked before the builders.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 4:5

AndcoverH3680VerbnottheiriniquityH5771Noun MasculineandletnottheirsinH2403Noun FemininebeblottedoutH4229VerbfrombeforeH6440Noun MasculinetheefortheyhaveprovokedtheetoangerH3707VerbbeforethebuildersH1129Verb

Commentary for Nehemiah 4:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 4:5
Summary
Prayer requesting divine punishment for opposition
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Continued prayer for enemies
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Prayer