Nehemiah 5:3

Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 5:3

BSB
Others were saying, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine."
AKJV
Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
CPDV
And there were those who were saying: "Let us offer up our fields and vineyards, and our houses, and then we may receive grain during the famine."
ERV
Some also there were that said, We are mortgaging our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses: let us get corn, because of the dearth.
NHEB
Some also there were that said, "We are mortgaging our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses. Let us get grain, because of the famine."
SMT
And there are those saying, Our fields and our vineyards and our houses we pledge, and we will take grain in the famine.

Commentary for Nehemiah 5:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 5:3
Summary
People pledge property to survive famine.
Place
Judah
Event
Citizens mortgage possessions for grain
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative