Nehemiah 5:1

And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 5:1

BSB

About that time there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their fellow Jews.

AKJV

And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brothers the Jews.

CPDV

And there occurred a great outcry of the people and their wives against their brothers, the Jews.

ERV

Then there arose a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

NHEB

Then there arose a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brothers the Jews.

SMT

And a cry of the people and their wives will be great against their brethren the Jews.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 5:1

AndtherewasagreatH1419 cryH6818Noun FeminineofthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineandoftheirwivesH802Noun FeminineagainsttheirbrethrenH251Noun MasculinetheJewsH3064Noun Masculine

Commentary for Nehemiah 5:1

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Overview of Nehemiah 5:1

Summary

Community expresses grievance against leadership

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Public complaint against leaders

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC