Nehemiah 7:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt.”
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“Now the city was large and spacious, but there were few people in it, and the houses had not yet been rebuilt.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Now the city was wide and large; but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the city <FI>is<Fi> broad on both sides, and great, and the people <FI>are<Fi> few in its midst, and there are no houses builded;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Nehemiah 7:4 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 11:1Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in the holy city of Jerusalem, while the remaining nine were to dwell in their own towns.
- Nehemiah 11:2And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.
- Isaiah 58:12Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins; you will restore the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of the Breach, Restorer of the Streets of Dwelling.
- Haggai 1:4“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”
- Matthew 6:33But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
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