Nehemiah 9:38

And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 9:38

BSB
In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests."
AKJV
And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal to it.
CPDV
Therefore, concerning all of these things, we ourselves are forming and writing a covenant, and our leaders, our Levites, and our priests are signing it."
ERV
And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal unto it.
NHEB
Yet for all this, we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our leaders, our Levites, and our priests, seal it."
SMT
And for all this we cut out faithfulness, and write; and upon the sealing, our chiefs, our Levites, and our priests.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Nehemiah 9:38

AndbecauseofallthiswemakeH3772VerbasureH548Noun FemininecovenantandwriteH3789VerbitandourprincesH8269Noun MasculineLevitesH3881AdjectiveandpriestsH3548Noun MasculinesealH2856Verbuntoit

Commentary for Nehemiah 9:38

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 9:38
Summary
Leadership solemnly binds nation to covenant
Event
Covenant formally sealed by leaders
Estimated Time Period
c. 445 BC
Category
Covenant