The meaning of “נְחֶמְיָה”
Understanding Nᵉchemyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Nehemiah. - § Nehemiah = "Jehovah comforts" - Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites 1) the son of Hachaliah, cupbearer...
נְחֶמְיָה
Nehemiah. - § Nehemiah = "Jehovah comforts" - Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites 1) the son of Hachaliah, cupbearer to king Artaxerxes, who became governor of Judah after the return from exile 2) one of the 12 heads of the people who returned from exile with Zerubbabel 3) son of Azbuk and ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, who helped to repair the wall of Jerusalem
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 2:2 | “Which came with Zerubbabel: Jeshua, Nehemiah, Seraiah, Reelaiah, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispar, Bigvai, Rehum, Baanah. The number of the men of the people of Israel:” Word: נְחֶמְיָה (Nᵉchemyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 8:9 | “And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the Lord your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.” Word: נְחֶמְיָה (Nᵉchemyâh) |