Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Each day one ox, six choice sheep and some poultry were prepared for me, and every ten days an abundant supply of wine of all kinds. In spite of all this, I never demanded the food allotted to the governor, because the demands were heavy on these people. New Living Translation The provisions I paid for each day included one ox, six choice sheep or goats, and a large number of poultry. And every ten days we needed a large supply of all kinds of wine. Yet I refused to claim the governor’s food allowance because the people already carried a heavy burden. English Standard Version Now what was prepared at my expense for each day was one ox and six choice sheep and birds, and every ten days all kinds of wine in abundance. Yet for all this I did not demand the food allowance of the governor, because the service was too heavy on this people. Berean Standard Bible Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy. King James Bible Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. New King James Version Now that which was prepared daily was one ox and six choice sheep. Also fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine. Yet in spite of this I did not demand the governor’s provisions, because the bondage was heavy on this people. New American Standard Bible Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep; also birds were prepared for me, and every ten days all sorts of wine were provided in abundance. Yet for all this I did not request the governor’s food allowance, because the forced labor was heavy on this people. NASB 1995 Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep, also birds were prepared for me; and once in ten days all sorts of wine were furnished in abundance. Yet for all this I did not demand the governor’s food allowance, because the servitude was heavy on this people. NASB 1977 Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep, also birds were prepared for me; and once in ten days all sorts of wine were furnished in abundance. Yet for all this I did not demand the governor’s food allowance, because the servitude was heavy on this people. Legacy Standard Bible Now that which was prepared for each day was one ox and six choice sheep, also birds were prepared for me; and once in ten days all sorts of wine were furnished in abundance. Yet for all this I did not require the governor’s food allowance, because the slavery was heavy on this people. Amplified Bible Now the following were prepared for each day: one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls (poultry) were prepared for me; and in intervals of ten days all sorts of wine was provided in abundance. Yet for all this, I did not demand the governor’s food allowance, because the servitude was heavy on this people. Christian Standard Bible Each day, one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me. An abundance of all kinds of wine was provided every ten days. But I didn’t demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each day, one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me. An abundance of all kinds of wine was provided every 10 days. But I didn’t demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy. American Standard Version Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this I demanded not the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. Contemporary English Version Each day one ox, six of the best sheep, and lots of chickens were prepared. Then every ten days, a large supply of wine was brought in. I knew what a heavy burden this would have been for the people, and so I did not ask for my food allowance as governor. English Revised Version Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this I demanded not the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. GOD'S WORD® Translation Preparing one ox and six choice sheep was necessary every day. Poultry was prepared for me. Once every ten days a supply of wine was ordered. Yet, in spite of all this, I never demanded anything from the governor's food allowance, because these people were already carrying a heavy load. Good News Translation Every day I served one beef, six of the best sheep, and many chickens, and every ten days I provided a fresh supply of wine. But I knew what heavy burdens the people had to bear, and so I did not claim the allowance that the governor is entitled to. International Standard Version Our daily requirements were one ox and six choice sheep, along with various kinds of poultry prepared for me. Every ten days there was a delivery of an abundant supply of wine. Despite all this, I refused the governor's allotment, because demands on the people were heavy. Majority Standard Bible Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy. NET Bible Every day one ox, six select sheep, and some birds were prepared for me, and every ten days all kinds of wine in abundance. Despite all this I did not require the food allotted to the governor, for the work was demanding on this people. New Heart English Bible Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this I did not demand the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy on this people. Webster's Bible Translation Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days an abundance of all sorts of wine: yet for all this I required not the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. World English Bible Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep. Also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days a store of all sorts of wine. Yet for all this, I didn’t demand the governor’s pay, because the bondage was heavy on this people. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand that which has been prepared for one day [is] one ox, six fat sheep, also birds have been prepared for me, and once in ten days of all wines abundantly, and with this, the bread of the governor I have not sought, for heavy is the service on this people. Young's Literal Translation and that which hath been prepared for one day is one ox, six fat sheep, also fowls have been prepared for me, and once in ten days of all wines abundantly, and with this, the bread of the governor I have not sought, for heavy is the service on this people. Smith's Literal Translation And what was done for one day, one ox, six choice sheep; and birds were done for me, and within ten days with every wine for abundance: and with this, the bread of the prefect I sought not for the servitude was heavy upon this people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there was prepared for me day by day one ox, and six choice rams, be- sides fowls, and once in ten days I gave store of divers wines, and many other things: yet I did not require my yearly allowance as governor: for the people were very much impoverished. Catholic Public Domain Version Now there was prepared for me, on each day, one ox and six choice rams, along with poultry. And once every ten days, I distributed diverse wines and many other things. Yet I did not require my yearly allowance as governor. For the people were greatly impoverished. New American Bible and though the daily preparations were made at my expense—one ox, six choice sheep, poultry—besides all kinds of wine in abundance every ten days, despite this I did not claim the governor’s allowance, for the labor lay heavy upon this people. New Revised Standard Version Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and every ten days skins of wine in abundance; yet with all this I did not demand the food allowance of the governor, because of the heavy burden of labor on the people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow the man who prepared food brought to the servants who did the cooking, daily one ox and six fat sheep; also yearling goats were prepared for us, and once in ten days wine in abundance; yet for all this I did not ask for the provisions which were due the governorship, because the work was heavy upon this people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And a man that had made bread was bringing it for the Servants who worked; one bull and six fat sheep and kids were prepared for us, and once in ten days much wine, and with this I did not ask the bread of the governorship, because the work was severe on this people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now that which was prepared for one day was one ox and six choice sheep, also fowls were prepared for me; and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine; yet for all this I demanded not the bread of the governor, because the service was heavy upon this people. Brenton Septuagint Translation And there came to me for one day one calf, and I had six choice sheep and a goat; and every ten days wine in abundance of all sorts: yet with these I required not the bread of extortion, because the bondage was heavy upon this people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nehemiah's Generosity…17There were 150 Jews and officials at my table, besides the guests from the surrounding nations. 18 Each day one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl were prepared for me, and once every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine was provided. But I did not demand the food allotted to the governor, because the burden on the people was so heavy. 19Remember me favorably, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.… Cross References Acts 20:33-35 I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. / You yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions. / In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” 1 Corinthians 9:12-15 If others have this right to your support, shouldn’t we have it all the more? But we did not exercise this right. Instead, we put up with anything rather than hinder the gospel of Christ. / Do you not know that those who work in the temple eat of its food, and those who serve at the altar partake of its offerings? / In the same way, the Lord has prescribed that those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel. ... 2 Corinthians 11:9 And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so. 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not undisciplined among you, / nor did we eat anyone’s food without paying for it. Instead, in labor and toil, we worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you. / Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. / For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.” Matthew 20:25-28 But Jesus called them aside and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their superiors exercise authority over them. / It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, / and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave— ... Luke 22:25-27 So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. / But you shall not be like them. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who leads like the one who serves. / For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves. Philippians 4:12-13 I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Romans 12:13 Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” Proverbs 31:8-9 Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. Isaiah 58:6-7 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Ezekiel 34:2-4 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. / You have not strengthened the weak, healed the sick, bound up the injured, brought back the strays, or searched for the lost. Instead, you have ruled them with violence and cruelty. Jeremiah 22:15-16 Does it make you a king to excel in cedar? Did not your father have food and drink? He administered justice and righteousness, and so it went well with him. / He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?” declares the LORD. Psalm 112:5-9 It is well with the man who is generous and lends freely, whose affairs are guided by justice. / Surely he will never be shaken; the righteous man will be remembered forever. / He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. ... Treasury of Scripture Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy on this people. Now that 1 Kings 4:22,23 And Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and threescore measures of meal, … required Nehemiah 5:14,15 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor… because the bondage Psalm 37:21,26 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth… Jump to Previous Bondage Bread Choice Daily Demand Fowls Governor Heavy Once Ox Prepared Required Sheep Six Sorts Store Ten WineJump to Next Bondage Bread Choice Daily Demand Fowls Governor Heavy Once Ox Prepared Required Sheep Six Sorts Store Ten WineNehemiah 5 1. The Jews complain of their debt, mortgage, and bondage6. Nehemiah rebukes the usurers, and causes them to make a covenant of restitution 14. He forbears his own allowance, and keeps hospitality Each day The phrase "each day" emphasizes the regularity and consistency of the provisions made for Nehemiah. In the Hebrew context, daily provisions were a sign of stability and God's ongoing provision. This reflects Nehemiah's disciplined leadership and his commitment to maintaining a standard of living that did not exploit the people. one ox, six choice sheep, and some fowl every ten days an abundance of all kinds of wine Yet I never demanded the food allotted to the governor because the burden on the people was so heavy Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eachאֶחָ֗ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first day, לְי֣וֹם (lə·yō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day one אֶחָ֞ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first ox, שׁ֣וֹר (šō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7794: A head of cattle (bullock, ox, etcetera) six שֵׁשׁ־ (šêš-) Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) choice בְּרֻר֤וֹת (bə·ru·rō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine plural Strong's 1305: To clarify, examine, select sheep, צֹ֠אן (ṣōn) Noun - common singular Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock and some fowl וְצִפֳּרִים֙ (wə·ṣip·po·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common plural Strong's 6833: A little bird were prepared for me, נַעֲשֶׂ֜ה (na·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make and once every וּבֵ֨ין (ū·ḇên) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 996: An interval, space between ten עֲשֶׂ֧רֶת (‘ă·śe·reṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 6235: Ten days יָמִ֛ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day an abundance לְהַרְבֵּ֑ה (lə·har·bêh) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great of all kinds בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of wine was provided. יַ֖יִן (ya·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication But I did not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no demand בִקַּ֔שְׁתִּי (ḇiq·qaš·tî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after the food לֶ֤חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain allotted to the governor, הַפֶּחָה֙ (hap·pe·ḥāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6346: A governor because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the burden הָעֲבֹדָ֖ה (hā·‘ă·ḇō·ḏāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5656: Work of any kind on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the זֶ֗ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that people הָעָ֥ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock was so heavy. כָֽבְדָ֥ה (ḵā·ḇə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome Links Nehemiah 5:18 NIVNehemiah 5:18 NLT Nehemiah 5:18 ESV Nehemiah 5:18 NASB Nehemiah 5:18 KJV Nehemiah 5:18 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 5:18 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 5:18 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 5:18 French Bible Nehemiah 5:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 5:18 Now that which was prepared for one (Neh Ne) |