Nehemiah 5:2

For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 5:2

BSB
Some were saying, "We and our sons and daughters are numerous. We must get grain in order to eat and stay alive."
AKJV
For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.
CPDV
And there were those who were saying: "Our sons and our daughters are very many. Let us receive grain as a price for them, and then we may eat and live."
ERV
For there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters, are many: let us get corn, that we may eat and live.
NHEB
For there were that said, "We, our sons and our daughters, are many. Let us get grain, that we may eat and live."
SMT
And there is which saying, Our sons and our daughters, we being many: and we will take grain and we will eat and live.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 5:2

FortherewereH3426thatsaidH559VerbWeoursonsH1121Noun MasculineandourdaughtersH1323aremanyH7227thereforewetakeupH3947VerbcornH1715Noun MasculineforthemthatwemayeatH398VerbandliveH2421Verb

Commentary for Nehemiah 5:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 5:2
Summary
Families cite need for grain and survival
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Families explain economic crisis
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative