King James Version
Nehemiah 3:32 in the King James Version says “And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. going: or, corner ...” — study this verse from Nehemiah chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. going: or, corner chamber”
Nehemiah 3:32 · KJV
After him repaired Hananiah the son of Shelemiah, and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph, another piece. After him repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah over against his chamber.
After him repaired Malchiah the goldsmith's son unto the place of the Nethinims, and of the merchants, over against the gate Miphkad, and to the going up of the corner. going: or, corner chamber
And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants. going: or, corner chamber
KJV Study — Public Domain
between (repeated before each noun, often with other particles); also as a conjunction, either...or
“And between the going up”
H5944something lofty, i.e., a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
“unto the sheep”
H6629a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
“repaired”
H2388to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
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