Nehemiah 13:31
New International Version
I also made provision for contributions of wood at designated times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me with favor, my God.

New Living Translation
I also made sure that the supply of wood for the altar and the first portions of the harvest were brought at the proper times. Remember this in my favor, O my God.

English Standard Version
and I provided for the wood offering at appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Berean Standard Bible
I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.

King James Bible
And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

New King James Version
and to bringing the wood offering and the firstfruits at appointed times. Remember me, O my God, for good!

New American Standard Bible
and I arranged for the delivery of wood at appointed times and for the first fruits. Remember me, my God, for good.

NASB 1995
and I arranged for the supply of wood at appointed times and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

NASB 1977
and I arranged for the supply of wood at appointed times and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Legacy Standard Bible
and I arranged for the supply of wood at fixed times and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Amplified Bible
and I provided for the wood offering at appointed times and for the first fruits. O my God, [please] remember me for good [and imprint me on Your heart].

Christian Standard Bible
I also arranged for the donation of wood at the appointed times and for the firstfruits. Remember me, my God, with favor.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I also arranged for the donation of wood at the appointed times and for the firstfruits. Remember me, my God, with favor.

American Standard Version
and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Contemporary English Version
I also arranged for the people to bring firewood to the altar each day and for them to bring the first part of their harvest to the temple. I pray that God will bless me for the good I have done.

English Revised Version
and for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I also arranged for delivering wood at regular times and for bringing the first produce to be harvested. [Nehemiah prayed,] "Remember me, my God, for my benefit."

Good News Translation
I arranged for the wood used for burning the offerings to be brought at the proper times, and for the people to bring their offerings of the first grain and the first fruits that ripened. Remember all this, O God, and give me credit for it.

International Standard Version
and I arranged at the appointed time for the supply of wood, and for the first fruits. Remember me, my God, with favor.

Majority Standard Bible
I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.

NET Bible
I also provided for the wood offering at the appointed times and also for the first fruits. Please remember me for good, O my God.

New Heart English Bible
and for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the first fruits. Remember me, my God, for good.

Webster's Bible Translation
And for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

World English Bible
and for the wood offering, at appointed times, and for the first fruits. Remember me, my God, for good.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and for the wood-offering at appointed times, and for first-fruits. Be mindful of me, O my God, for good.

Young's Literal Translation
and for the wood-offering at appointed times, and for first-fruits. Be mindful of me, O my God, for good.

Smith's Literal Translation
And for the bringing near the woods in the times appointed, and for the first-fruits. Remember to me, O my God for good.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And for the offering of wood at times appointed, and for the firstfruits: remember me, O my God, unto good. Amen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
O my God, remember me also, for good, because of the offering of wood, at the appointed times, and because of the first-fruits. Amen.

New American Bible
I also provided for the procurement of wood at stated times and for the first fruits. Remember this in my favor, my God!

New Revised Standard Version
and I provided for the wood offering, at appointed times, and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for the gift offerings and the holy things in their appointed times, and for their feasts and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“And for the offerings, and for the holy things in their times, and in their feasts, and in the first fruits, remember for me my God, this lovingkindness.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the offering of the wood-bearers was at certain set times, and in the times of the first-fruits. Remember me, O our God, for good.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Intermarriage Forbidden
30Thus I purified the priests and Levites from everything foreign, and I assigned specific duties to each of the priests and Levites. 31I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.

Cross References
Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

Deuteronomy 14:28-29
At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. / Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.

2 Chronicles 31:4-5
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything.

Leviticus 27:30
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Numbers 18:21-24
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...

Hebrews 7:5
Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

2 Kings 12:4-5
Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.”

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.”

Exodus 23:19
Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.

Galatians 6:6
Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Acts 20:35
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.’”

Ezekiel 44:30
The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.


Treasury of Scripture

And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.

the wood.

Nehemiah 10:34
And we cast the lots among the priests, the Levites, and the people, for the wood offering, to bring it into the house of our God, after the houses of our fathers, at times appointed year by year, to burn upon the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the law:

Remember.

Nehemiah 13:14,22
Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof…

Psalm 25:7
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD.

Psalm 26:8,9
LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth…

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Nehemiah 13
1. Upon the reading of the law, separation is made from the mixed multitude.
4. Nehemiah, at his return, causes the chambers to be cleansed.
10. He reforms the offices in the house of God;
15. the violation of the Sabbath;
23. and the marriages with the strange wives.














I also arranged
The Hebrew root for "arranged" is "קוּם" (qum), which means to establish or set up. Nehemiah's leadership is evident here as he takes proactive steps to ensure the continuity of worship practices. This reflects a deep commitment to the spiritual and communal life of Israel, emphasizing the importance of order and preparation in serving God.

for the wood offering
The "wood offering" was a unique provision for the temple, ensuring that there was always wood available for the sacrifices. Historically, this was a communal responsibility, as seen in Nehemiah 10:34, where families took turns providing wood. This highlights the collective effort required in worship and the importance of each member's contribution to the community's spiritual life.

at appointed times
The phrase "appointed times" refers to specific, divinely ordained occasions for worship and sacrifice. The Hebrew word "מוֹעֵד" (moed) signifies a set time or season, often used in the context of festivals and sacred assemblies. This underscores the importance of regular, disciplined worship and the rhythm of life centered around God's timing.

and for the firstfruits
The "firstfruits" were offerings of the first and best of the harvest, symbolizing gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision. Biblically, this practice is rooted in the law (Exodus 23:19) and represents a heart of thankfulness and trust in God's continued blessing. It serves as a reminder of the priority of God in all aspects of life.

Remember me, O my God, with favor
Nehemiah's plea, "Remember me," is a personal prayer for divine acknowledgment and grace. The Hebrew word "זָכַר" (zakar) means to remember or call to mind, often used in covenantal contexts. Nehemiah seeks God's favor, "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which denotes loving-kindness or mercy. This reflects a humble reliance on God's grace, recognizing that all efforts and reforms are ultimately dependent on His approval and blessing. Nehemiah's prayer is a model of seeking God's recognition and favor in all endeavors, trusting in His faithful love.

(31) Remember me, O my God, for good.--With these words Nehemiah leaves the scene, commiting himself and his discharge of duty to the Righteous Judge. His conscientious fidelity had brought him into collision not only with external enemies but with many of his own brethren. His rigorous reformation has been assailed by many moralists and commentators in every age. But in these words he commits all to God, as it were by anticipation.--It may be added that with these words end the annals of Old Testament history.

Verse 31. - And for the wood offering. i.e. "I appointed persons to look after the collection of the wood offering (Nehemiah 10:34) and of the first-fruits" (ibid. vers. 35-37). At appointed times. Compare the expression in Nehemiah 10:34: "At times appointed year by year." Remember me, O my God, for good. A characteristic termination of a book whereof one of the main features has been a constant carrying to God of all the author's cares, troubles, and difficulties (see Nehemiah 1:4-11; Nehemiah 2:4, 20; Nehemiah 4:4, 9, 20; Nehemiah 5:15, 19; Nehemiah 6:9, 14; Nehemiah 13:14, 22, 29).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I also arranged for contributions
וּלְקֻרְבַּ֧ן (ū·lə·qur·ban)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present

of wood
הָעֵצִ֛ים (hā·‘ê·ṣîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6086: Tree, trees, wood

at the appointed
מְזֻמָּנ֖וֹת (mə·zum·mā·nō·wṯ)
Verb - Pual - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 2163: To be fixed, appointed

times,
בְּעִתִּ֥ים (bə·‘it·tîm)
Preposition-b | Noun - common plural
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when

and for the firstfruits.
וְלַבִּכּוּרִ֑ים (wə·lab·bik·kū·rîm)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1061: The first-fruits of the crop

Remember me,
זָכְרָה־ (zā·ḵə·rāh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

O my God,
אֱלֹהַ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

with favor.
לְטוֹבָֽה׃ (lə·ṭō·w·ḇāh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good


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