Nehemiah 7:64

These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 7:64

BSB

These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.

AKJV

These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.

CPDV

These sought their writing in the census, and they did not find it, and so they were cast out of the priesthood.

ERV

These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.

NHEB

These searched for their genealogical records, but couldn't find them. Therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.

SMT

These sought their writing of those being enrolled, and it was not found: and they will be defiled from the priesthood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 7:64

ThesesoughtH1245VerbtheirregisterH3791Noun MasculineamongthosethatwerereckonedbygenealogyH3187VerbbutitwasnotfoundH4672VerbthereforeweretheyaspollutedH1351VerbputfromthepriesthoodH3550Noun Feminine

Commentary for Nehemiah 7:64

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Overview of Nehemiah 7:64

Summary

Unverified priests excluded from sacred service

Event

Excluding unverified priests from service

Estimated Time Period

c. 445 BC