Nehemiah 6:13

Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 6:13

BSB
He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would sin by doing as he suggested, so they could give me a bad name in order to discredit me.
AKJV
Therefore was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
CPDV
For he had accepted money, so that I would be afraid, and would sin, and so that they would have some evil with which to rebuke me.
ERV
For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.
NHEB
He hired so that I would be afraid, do so, and sin, and that they might have material for an unfavorable report, that they might taunt me.
SMT
So that he was hired that I shall be afraid and do thus, and sin, and it was to them for an evil name, so that they shall reproach me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 6:13

ThereforewashehiredH7936VerbthatIshouldbeafraidH3372VerbanddosoH6213VerbandsinH2398VerbandthattheymighthavematterforanevilH7451reportH8034Noun MasculinethattheymightreproachH2778Verbme

Commentary for Nehemiah 6:13

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Overview of Nehemiah 6:13
Summary
Enemies scheme to compromise leader's integrity
Event
Plot to discredit
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Narrative