King James Version
What Does Nehemiah 7:27 Mean?
“The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.”
Context
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The children of Gibeon, ninety and five. Gibeon: or, Gibbar
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The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, an hundred fourscore and eight.
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The men of Anathoth, an hundred twenty and eight.
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The men of Bethazmaveth, forty and two. Bethazmaveth: or, Azmaveth
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The men of Kirjathjearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred forty and three. Kirjathjearim: or, Kirjatharim
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary**Verses 27-28**
Two things Ezra blessed God for: 1. For his commission. If any good appear in our hearts, or in the hearts of others, we must own that God put it there, and bless him; it is he that worketh in us, both to will and to do that which is good. 2. For his encouragement: God has extended mercy to me. Ezra was a man of courage, yet he ascribed this not to his own heart, but to God's hand. If God give us his hand, we are bold and cheerful; if he withdraw it, we are weak as water. Whatever we are enabled to do for God and those around us, God must have all the glory.
Matthew Henry (1662–1714). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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