Hebrew Interlinear

Nehemiah 4:19 Interlinear

And I said unto the nobles and to the rulers and to the rest of the people The work is great and large and we are separated upon the wall far from one another

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1וָֽאֹמַ֞רH559And I saidto say (used with great latitude)
2אֶלH413near, with or among; often in general, to
3הַֽחֹרִ֤יםH2715unto the noblesproperly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire; hence (figuratively) noble (in rank)
4וְאֶלH413near, with or among; often in general, to
5הַסְּגָנִים֙H5461and to the rulersa prfect of a province
6וְאֶלH413near, with or among; often in general, to
7יֶ֣תֶרH3499and to the restproperly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
8הָעָ֔םH5971of the peoplea people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
9הַמְּלָאכָ֥הH4399The workproperly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
10הַרְבֵּ֖הH7235is greatto increase (in whatever respect)
11וּרְחָבָ֑הH7342and largeroomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
12וַֽאֲנַ֗חְנוּH587we
13נִפְרָדִים֙H6504and we are separatedto break through, i.e., spread or separate (oneself)
14עַלH5921above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
15הַ֣חוֹמָ֔הH2346upon the walla wall of protection
16רְחוֹקִ֖יםH7350far fromremote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
17אִ֥ישׁH376onea man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
18מֵֽאָחִֽיו׃H251anothera brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

Verse Context

Nehemiah 4:18For the builders every one had his sword girded by his side...
Nehemiah 4:19 (current)And I said unto the nobles and to the rulers and to the rest of the people The work is great and large and we are separated upon the wall far from one another
Nehemiah 4:20In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet...

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