Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from where they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps and lyres. New Living Translation For the dedication of the new wall of Jerusalem, the Levites throughout the land were asked to come to Jerusalem to assist in the ceremonies. They were to take part in the joyous occasion with their songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres. English Standard Version And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites in all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness, with thanksgivings and with singing, with cymbals, harps, and lyres. Berean Standard Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. Berean Literal Bible And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to make the dedication with gladness, and with praises, and with singing, with cymbals, harps, and with lyres. King James Bible And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps. New King James Version Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites in all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings and singing, with cymbals and stringed instruments and harps. New American Standard Bible Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem so that they could celebrate the dedication with joy, with songs of thanksgiving and with songs to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps, and lyres. NASB 1995 Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem so that they might celebrate the dedication with gladness, with hymns of thanksgiving and with songs to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps and lyres. NASB 1977 Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem so that they might celebrate the dedication with gladness, with hymns of thanksgiving and with songs to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps, and lyres. Legacy Standard Bible Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem so that they might celebrate the dedication with gladness, with hymns of thanksgiving and with songs to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps and lyres. Amplified Bible Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places in order to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness, with hymns of thanksgiving, and with songs to the accompaniment of cymbals, harps, and lyres. Berean Annotated Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem (city of peace), the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. Christian Standard Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sent for the Levites wherever they lived and brought them to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. Holman Christian Standard Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sent for the Levites wherever they lived and brought them to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. American Standard Version And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps. Contemporary English Version When the city wall was dedicated, Levites from everywhere in Judah were invited to join in the celebration with songs of praise and with the music of cymbals, small harps, and other stringed instruments. English Revised Version And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication, with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps. GOD'S WORD® Translation When the wall of Jerusalem was going to be dedicated, they went to wherever the Levites lived and had them come to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with hymns of thanksgiving, with songs and cymbals, and with harps and lyres. Good News Translation When the city wall of Jerusalem was dedicated, the Levites were brought in from wherever they were living, so that they could join in celebrating the dedication with songs of thanksgiving and with the music of cymbals and harps. International Standard Version At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they invited the descendants of Levi to come from wherever they lived to Jerusalem so they could celebrate the dedication with joy, thanksgiving, and songs, accompanied by cymbals, lyres, and harps. NET Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought out the Levites from all the places they lived to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication joyfully with songs of thanksgiving and songs accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. New Heart English Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with giving thanks, and with singing, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and with harps. Webster's Bible Translation And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. World English Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to keep the dedication with gladness, both with giving thanks and with singing, with cymbals, stringed instruments, and with harps. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to make the dedication even with gladness, and with thanksgivings, and with singing, [with] cymbals, psalteries, and with harps; Berean Literal Bible And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites from all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to make the dedication with gladness, and with praises, and with singing, with cymbals, harps, and with lyres. Young's Literal Translation And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them in to Jerusalem, to make the dedication even with gladness, and with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps; Smith's Literal Translation And in the consecration of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to do the consecration and gladness, and with praises and with song of cymbals, lyres, and with harps. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, and to keep the dedication, and to rejoice with thanksgiving, and with singing, and with cymbals, and psalteries and harps. Catholic Public Domain Version Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sought the Levites from all their places, so that they might bring them to Jerusalem, and so that they might keep the dedication, and rejoice with thanksgiving, and with singing, and with cymbals, psalteries, and lyres. New American Bible At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out wherever they lived and were brought to Jerusalem to celebrate a joyful dedication with thanksgiving hymns and the music of cymbals, harps, and lyres. New Revised Standard Version Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought out the Levites in all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with rejoicing, with thanksgivings and with singing, with cymbals, harps, and lyres. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when the wall of Jerusalem was finished, they gathered the Levites together in all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem to celebrate the dedication with gladness and rejoicing, with thanksgiving and with singing, with cymbals and with harps. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And when the wall of Jerusalem was finished, the Levites assembled with their entire place to bring them to Jerusalem, and to make a banquet and celebration, and thanksgiving and singing and cymbals and harps. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps. Brenton Septuagint Translation And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites in their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep a feast of dedication and gladness with thanksgiving, and they sounded cymbals with songs, and had psalteries and harps. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Dedication of the Wall27At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. 28The singers were also assembled from the region around Jerusalem, from the villages of the Netophathites,… Cross References At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah 6:15-16 So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. Ezra 6:16-18 Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. / They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses. 2 Chronicles 7:8-10 So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a very great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast for seven days. / On the eighth day they held a solemn assembly, for the dedication of the altar had lasted seven days, and the feast seven days more. / On the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Solomon sent the people away to their homes, joyful and glad of heart for the good things that the LORD had done for David, for Solomon, and for His people Israel. the Levites were sought out from all their homes Ezra 8:15-20 Now I assembled these exiles at the canal that flows to Ahava, and we camped there three days. And when I searched among the people and priests, I found no Levites there. / Then I summoned the leaders: Eliezer, Ariel, Shemaiah, Elnathan, Jarib, Elnathan, Nathan, Zechariah, and Meshullam, as well as the teachers Joiarib and Elnathan. / And I sent them to Iddo, the leader at Casiphia, with a message for him and his kinsmen, the temple servants at Casiphia, that they should bring to us ministers for the house of our God. … 2 Chronicles 29:4-5 Then he brought in the priests and Levites and gathered them in the square on the east side. / “Listen to me, O Levites,” he said. “Consecrate yourselves now and consecrate the house of the LORD, the God of your fathers. Remove from the Holy Place every impurity. 2 Chronicles 17:8-9 accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. / They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people. and brought to Jerusalem 1 Chronicles 15:11-15 David summoned the priests Zadok and Abiathar and the Levites Uriel, Asaiah, Joel, Shemaiah, Eliel, and Amminadab. / And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it. / It was because you Levites were not with us the first time that the LORD our God burst forth in anger against us. For we did not consult Him about the proper order.” … Ezra 7:7-10 So in the seventh year of King Artaxerxes, he went up to Jerusalem with some of the Israelites, including priests, Levites, singers, gatekeepers, and temple servants. / Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king. / He had begun the journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was upon him. … to celebrate the joyous dedication 1 Kings 8:65-66 So at that time Solomon and all Israel with him—a great assembly of people from Lebo-hamath to the Brook of Egypt—kept the feast before the LORD our God for seven days and seven more days—fourteen days in all. / On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. 2 Chronicles 30:21-27 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. … with thanksgiving and singing, Ezra 3:11 And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. 2 Chronicles 5:12-13 all the Levitical singers—Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing cymbals, harps, and lyres, accompanied by 120 priests sounding trumpets. / The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres. 1 Chronicles 15:16 David also told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their relatives as singers to lift up their voices with joy, accompanied by musical instruments—harps, lyres, and cymbals. 1 Chronicles 16:5-6 Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals / and the priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God. Psalm 150:3-5 Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. / Praise Him with tambourine and dancing; praise Him with strings and flute. / Praise Him with clashing cymbals; praise Him with resounding cymbals. Ezra 3:10-11 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. / And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. Treasury of Scripture And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps. A. Deuteronomy 20:5 And the officers shall speak unto the people, saying, What man is there that hath built a new house, and hath not dedicated it? let him go and return to his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man dedicate it. Psalm 30:1-12 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me… out. Nehemiah 11:20 And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance. 1 Chronicles 15:4,12 And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites: … 1 Chronicles 25:6 All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, according to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. gladness. Nehemiah 8:17 And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness. Deuteronomy 16:11 And thou shalt rejoice before the LORD thy God, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, and thy manservant, and thy maidservant, and the Levite that is within thy gates, and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, that are among you, in the place which the LORD thy God hath chosen to place his name there. 2 Samuel 6:12 And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness. thanksgivings. 1 Chronicles 13:8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with singing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, and with trumpets. 1 Chronicles 15:16,28 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be the singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, sounding, by lifting up the voice with joy… 1 Chronicles 16:5,42 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; … Jump to Previous Celebrate Corded Cymbals Dedication Feast Gladness Harps Holy Hymns Instruments Jerusalem Joy Joyfully Levites Melody Music Places Praise Psalteries Singing Songs Sought Stringed Thanks Thanksgiving Thanksgivings WallJump to Next Celebrate Corded Cymbals Dedication Feast Gladness Harps Holy Hymns Instruments Jerusalem Joy Joyfully Levites Melody Music Places Praise Psalteries Singing Songs Sought Stringed Thanks Thanksgiving Thanksgivings WallNehemiah 12 1. The priests and the Levites which came up with Zerubbabel.10. The succession of high priests. 22. Certain chief Levites. 27. The solemnity of the dedication of the walls. 44. The offices of priests and Levites appointed in the temple. At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem The dedication of the wall marks the completion of a significant project led by Nehemiah, who was appointed by King Artaxerxes of Persia to rebuild Jerusalem's walls. This event signifies not only a physical restoration but also a spiritual renewal for the Jewish people. The wall's completion fulfilled the prophecy of restoration found in Isaiah 44:28 and 45:13, where God promises to rebuild Jerusalem. The dedication ceremony reflects the importance of consecrating the work to God, similar to the dedication of the temple in 1 Kings 8. the Levites were sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahThe governor of Judah who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and organized the dedication ceremony. 2. Levites Members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties, who were sought out to lead the celebration with music and thanksgiving. 3. Jerusalem The holy city where the wall was rebuilt and dedicated, symbolizing protection and restoration for the Jewish people. 4. Dedication of the Wall A significant event marking the completion of the wall, celebrated with music and joy, signifying God's faithfulness and the people's unity. 5. Musical Instruments Cymbals, harps, and lyres were used in the celebration, highlighting the importance of music in worship and thanksgiving. Teaching Points The Importance of DedicationDedication ceremonies are significant as they acknowledge God's provision and faithfulness. In our lives, dedicating our work and achievements to God can be a powerful act of worship. Role of Music in Worship Music is a vital component of worship, as seen in the dedication of the wall. Incorporating music into our personal and corporate worship can enhance our expression of gratitude and joy. Unity in Celebration The gathering of Levites and the community for the dedication highlights the importance of unity in worship. As believers, coming together to celebrate God's work fosters community and strengthens faith. Thanksgiving as a Lifestyle The emphasis on hymns of thanksgiving during the dedication teaches us to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude, recognizing God's hand in all aspects of our lives. Seeking Out the Gifted Nehemiah's effort to bring the Levites to Jerusalem shows the value of recognizing and utilizing the gifts of others in the body of Christ for the purpose of worship and service. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Nehemiah 12:27?2. How does Nehemiah 12:27 emphasize the importance of joyful worship in dedication? 3. What role do "songs of thanksgiving" play in our worship today? 4. How can we incorporate "cymbals, harps, and lyres" into modern worship practices? 5. Why is it important to involve "Levites" or spiritual leaders in church celebrations? 6. How can we ensure our worship is as joyful as in Nehemiah 12:27? 7. How does Nehemiah 12:27 reflect the importance of music in worship? 8. What historical evidence supports the dedication of the wall in Nehemiah 12:27? 9. How does Nehemiah 12:27 illustrate the role of community in religious celebrations? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 12? 11. In Nehemiah 12:27–43, is the large-scale dedication ceremony around the walls attested by any external historical sources? 12. Who were the Nethinim in biblical history? 13. What does the Bible say about orphans and widows? 14. What does the Bible say about church musical instruments? What Does Nehemiah 12:27 Mean At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem“Now at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem…” (Nehemiah 12:27a) • The wall was not just masonry; it symbolized God’s fulfilled promise of protection (cf. Nehemiah 2:8; Psalm 147:13). • A dedication gives the completed project back to its true Owner—Yahweh—much like Solomon dedicated the temple (1 Kings 8:63). • By recording this moment, Scripture assures us that physical achievements gain lasting value only when set apart for God’s glory (Colossians 3:17). the Levites were sought out from all their homes “…the Levites were sought out from all their homes…” (Nehemiah 12:27b) • Levites were covenant-assigned worship leaders (Numbers 3:5-10). Bringing them in underscores that worship must follow God-given order, not personal whim. • Being “sought out” reveals the priority of corporate worship; distance or personal convenience could not excuse absence (Hebrews 10:24-25). • Their widespread residence shows God’s provision for spiritual leadership throughout Judah, yet unity when the whole nation gathers (Joshua 21:1-42). and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate “…and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate…” (Nehemiah 12:27c) • Jerusalem was the divinely chosen center of worship (Deuteronomy 12:5-7). • Celebration here is not mere festivity; it is covenant joy rooted in obedience (Psalm 122:1). • The people’s physical act of escorting the Levites highlights shared responsibility in worship—leaders and laity together (2 Chronicles 29:31). the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing “…the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing…” (Nehemiah 12:27d) • Joy flows naturally when God’s work is completed (Ezra 6:16-22). • Thanksgiving acknowledges God as the One who enabled the rebuilding despite opposition (Nehemiah 4:7-9). • Singing unites voices and hearts, mirroring earlier victories like the Red Sea song (Exodus 15:1-21) and foreshadowing heavenly worship (Revelation 5:9). accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres “…accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.” (Nehemiah 12:27e) • Instruments prescribed by David (1 Chronicles 15:16) are used, reflecting continuity with Israel’s worship heritage. • Variety in sound enriches praise without distracting from its God-centered focus (Psalm 150:3-5). • Physical, audible worship demonstrates that every sense can honor the Lord when aligned with His revealed will (Romans 12:1). summary Nehemiah 12:27 records a literal, historic moment when God’s people publicly acknowledged His faithfulness. They sought the right leaders, gathered in the right place, and expressed joy with the right heart and tools. The verse teaches that milestones in God’s plan deserve intentional, ordered, and wholehearted worship, turning human achievements into lasting testimonies of divine grace. (27-43) The dedication of the wall. Henceforth Nehemiah speaks in his own person.(27) They sought the Levites.--The dedication was to be processional and musical, as well as sacrificial: after the pattern of Solomon's dedication of the Temple. Verse 27. - And at the dedication ... they sought the Levites. The nexus of this passage seems to be with Nehemiah 11:36; and we may suppose that originally it followed immediately on ch. 11. - the lists (Nehemiah 12:1-26) being a later insertion. The author, having (in Nehemiah 11:36) told us of the wide dispersion of the Levites, now notes that they were summoned from all the places where they dwelt, and brought (one and all) to Jerusalem for the solemnity of the dedication. To keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgiving and with singing, etc. Solomon's dedication of the temple was the pattern followed. As he had made the service altogether one of praise and thanksgiving (2 Chronicles 5:13), and had employed in it cymbals, trumpets, psalteries, and harps (ibid. ver. 12), so Nehemiah on the present occasion.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At the dedicationוּבַחֲנֻכַּ֞ת (ū·ḇa·ḥă·nuk·kaṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2598: Initiation, consecration of the wall חוֹמַ֣ת (ḥō·w·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2346: A wall of protection of Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel the Levites הַלְוִיִּם֙ (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi were sought out בִּקְשׁ֤וּ (biq·šū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after from all מִכָּל־ (mik·kāl) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every their homes מְק֣וֹמֹתָ֔ם (mə·qō·w·mō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition and brought לַהֲבִיאָ֖ם (la·hă·ḇî·’ām) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to Jerusalem לִֽירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (lî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel to celebrate לַעֲשֹׂ֨ת (la·‘ă·śōṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make the joyous וְשִׂמְחָה֙ (wə·śim·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee dedication חֲנֻכָּ֤ה (ḥă·nuk·kāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2598: Initiation, consecration with thanksgiving וּבְתוֹד֣וֹת (ū·ḇə·ṯō·w·ḏō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers and singing, וּבְשִׁ֔יר (ū·ḇə·šîr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7892: A song, singing accompanied by cymbals, מְצִלְתַּ֖יִם (mə·ṣil·ta·yim) Noun - cd Strong's 4700: Double tinklers, cymbals harps, נְבָלִ֥ים (nə·ḇā·lîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre and lyres. וּבְכִנֹּרֽוֹת׃ (ū·ḇə·ḵin·nō·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3658: A harp Links Nehemiah 12:27 NIVNehemiah 12:27 NLT Nehemiah 12:27 ESV Nehemiah 12:27 NASB Nehemiah 12:27 KJV Nehemiah 12:27 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 12:27 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 12:27 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 12:27 French Bible Nehemiah 12:27 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 12:27 At the dedication of the wall (Neh Ne) |
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