Nehemiah 3:32
New International Version
and between the room above the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.

New Living Translation
The other goldsmiths and merchants repaired the wall from that corner to the Sheep Gate.

English Standard Version
And between the upper chamber of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants repaired.

Berean Standard Bible
And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.

King James Bible
And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

New King James Version
And between the upper room at the corner, as far as the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.

New American Standard Bible
And between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants carried out repairs.

NASB 1995
Between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants carried out repairs.

NASB 1977
And between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants carried out repairs.

Legacy Standard Bible
Between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.

Amplified Bible
Between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and merchants carried out repairs.

Christian Standard Bible
The goldsmiths and merchants made repairs between the upstairs room on the corner and the Sheep Gate.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The goldsmiths and merchants made repairs between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate.

American Standard Version
And between the ascent of the corner and the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

Contemporary English Version
The goldsmiths and merchants rebuilt the last section of the wall, which went from the corner room all the way to Sheep Gate.

English Revised Version
And between the ascent of the corner and the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The goldsmiths and merchants made repairs between the upper room at the corner and Sheep Gate.

Good News Translation
The goldsmiths and the merchants built the last section, from the room at the corner as far as the Sheep Gate.

International Standard Version
Between the ascent of the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants carried on repairs.

Majority Standard Bible
And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.

NET Bible
And between the room above the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and traders worked.

New Heart English Bible
Between the ascent of the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.

Webster's Bible Translation
And between the ascent of the corner to the sheep-gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

World English Bible
Between the ascent of the corner and the sheep gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And between the ascent of the corner and the Sheep Gate, the refiners and the merchants have strengthened.

Young's Literal Translation
And between the ascent of the corner and the sheep-gate, have the refiners and the merchants strengthened.

Smith's Literal Translation
And between the going up of the turning to the sheep gate, held fast the goldsmiths and the merchants.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And within the chamber of the corner of the dock gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants built.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And within the upper room of the corner, at the gate of the flock, the goldsmiths and the merchants built.

New American Bible
Between the upper chamber of the Angle and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and the merchants carried out the work of repair.

New Revised Standard Version
And between the upper room of the corner and the Sheep Gate the goldsmiths and the merchants made repairs.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Opposite the gate at the extreme end and as far as the ascent of the corner which turns toward the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the dealers in herb drugs.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Next to the Gate of the Exodus and unto the ascent of the district of the House of the Ascent that turns to the Sheep Gate, Tseraphiah and the Rekalites fortified.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And between the upper chamber of the corner and the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And between that and the sheep-gate the smiths and chapmen repaired.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Builders of the Walls
31Next to him, Malchijah, one of the goldsmiths, made repairs as far as the house of the temple servants and the merchants, opposite the Inspection Gate, and as far as the upper room above the corner. 32And between the upper room above the corner and the Sheep Gate, the goldsmiths and merchants made repairs.

Cross References
Nehemiah 2:8
And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.

Nehemiah 12:39
over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the Tower of Hananel, and the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Sheep Gate. And they stopped at the Gate of the Guard.

Ezra 6:15
And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

Ezra 4:12
Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations.

1 Kings 6:7
The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.

2 Chronicles 3:1
Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

Isaiah 60:10
Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy.

Isaiah 58:12
Your 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.

Jeremiah 31:38-40
“The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. / The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah. / The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.”

Ezekiel 40:5
And I saw a wall surrounding the temple area. Now the length of the measuring rod in the man’s hand was six long cubits (each measuring a cubit and a handbreadth), and he measured the wall to be one rod thick and one rod high.

Zechariah 1:16
Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’

Zechariah 4:9
“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.

Matthew 21:12
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.

Mark 11:15
When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves.

Luke 19:45
Then Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were selling there.


Treasury of Scripture

And between the going up of the corner to the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants.

Nehemiah 3:1
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel.

Nehemiah 12:39
And from above the gate of Ephraim, and above the old gate, and above the fish gate, and the tower of Hananeel, and the tower of Meah, even unto the sheep gate: and they stood still in the prison gate.

John 5:2
Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches.

Nehemiah 3:8,31
Next unto him repaired Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. Next unto him also repaired Hananiah the son of one of the apothecaries, and they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall…

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Nehemiah 3
1. The names and order of those who built the wall














And between the upper room of the corner
This phrase indicates a specific location on the wall of Jerusalem. The "upper room of the corner" suggests a strategic point, possibly a tower or elevated area that provided a vantage point for defense. In the Hebrew context, the word for "corner" (פִּנָּה, pinnah) often signifies strength and protection, symbolizing the importance of fortifying the city's defenses. Historically, corners of city walls were crucial for military strategy, offering a place to mount a defense against invaders. This highlights the meticulous planning and strategic importance of the reconstruction efforts led by Nehemiah.

and the Sheep Gate
The Sheep Gate was one of the gates of Jerusalem, located in the northeastern part of the city. It was named for its use in bringing sheep into the city, particularly those destined for sacrifice in the temple. The Hebrew word for "gate" (שַׁעַר, sha'ar) implies an entryway or portal, often symbolizing access to something sacred or significant. The Sheep Gate's proximity to the temple underscores its spiritual importance, as it facilitated the sacrificial system central to Jewish worship. This gate's repair signifies a restoration not just of the city's physical structure but also of its religious life and practices.

the goldsmiths and merchants
The involvement of "goldsmiths and merchants" in the repairs is noteworthy. Goldsmiths (צֹרֵף, tsoreph) were skilled artisans, often working with precious metals, indicating a level of craftsmanship and attention to detail in the reconstruction. Merchants (רֹכֵל, rokel) were traders, suggesting a diverse group of people contributing to the work. This collaboration reflects the communal effort and unity among the people of Jerusalem, transcending occupational boundaries. It illustrates the principle that everyone, regardless of their usual trade, has a role in the work of God and the restoration of His city.

made repairs
The phrase "made repairs" (חָזַק, chazaq) conveys the act of strengthening or fortifying. In the context of Nehemiah, it signifies more than just physical repairs; it represents a spiritual renewal and commitment to God's purposes. The Hebrew root suggests a sense of courage and determination, as the people faced opposition and challenges during the rebuilding process. This act of repairing the walls is symbolic of restoring the community's faith and identity, emphasizing the theme of restoration and renewal that runs throughout the book of Nehemiah.

(32) Unto the sheep gate.--It appears that the "goldsmiths and the merchants" undertook the small space necessary to complete the circuit.

Verse 32. - Unto the sheep gate. Compare ver. 1. The circuit is completed, and the point reached from which the commencement was made. The goldsmiths and the merchants were required to repair the piece of wall immediately to the south of the sheep gate, for which no individual had volunteered. Probably they had houses in the neighbourhood. They consented; and thus the entire wall was taken in hand, and the great work, which Nehemiah had conceived in his heart while still in Susa, was inaugurated.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And between
וּבֵ֨ין (ū·ḇên)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

the upper room
עֲלִיַּ֤ת (‘ă·lî·yaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5944: Something lofty, a stair-way, a second-story room, the sky

above the corner
הַפִּנָּה֙ (hap·pin·nāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6438: An angle, a pinnacle, a chieftain

and the Sheep
הַצֹּ֔אן (haṣ·ṣōn)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock

Gate,
לְשַׁ֣עַר (lə·ša·‘ar)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate

the goldsmiths
הַצֹּרְפִ֖ים (haṣ·ṣō·rə·p̄îm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 6884: To smelt, refine, test

and merchants
וְהָרֹכְלִֽים׃ (wə·hā·rō·ḵə·lîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7402: To travel for, trading

made repairs.
הֶחֱזִ֥יקוּ (he·ḥĕ·zî·qū)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer


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