Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When our enemies heard that we were aware of their plot and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to our own work. New Living Translation When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall. English Standard Version When our enemies heard that it was known to us and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. Berean Standard Bible When our enemies heard that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated it, each of us returned to his own work on the wall. King James Bible And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work. New King James Version And it happened, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had brought their plot to nothing, that all of us returned to the wall, everyone to his work. New American Standard Bible Now when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work. NASB 1995 When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work. NASB 1977 And it happened when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had frustrated their plan, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and that God had thwarted their counsel, then all of us returned to the wall, each one to his work. Amplified Bible Now when our enemies heard that we knew about their plot against us, and that God had frustrated their plan, we all returned to the wall, each one to his work. Christian Standard Bible When our enemies heard that we knew their scheme and that God had frustrated it, every one of us returned to his own work on the wall. Holman Christian Standard Bible When our enemies heard that we knew their scheme and that God had frustrated it, every one of us returned to his own work on the wall. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work. Contemporary English Version Our enemies found out that we knew about their plot against us, but God kept them from doing what they had planned. So we went back to work on the wall. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work. GOD'S WORD® Translation When our enemies heard that we knew about their plots and that God had prevented their plans from being successful, we all went back to the work on the wall. Each person performed his own job. Good News Translation Our enemies heard that we had found out what they were plotting, and they realized that God had defeated their plans. Then all of us went back to rebuilding the wall. International Standard Version Our opponents heard that we had learned about them, that God had brought their plans to failure, and that each and every one of us had come to work on the wall. Majority Standard Bible When our enemies heard that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated it, each of us returned to his own work on the wall. NET Bible It so happened that when our adversaries heard that we were aware of these matters, God frustrated their intentions. Then all of us returned to the wall, each to his own work. New Heart English Bible It happened, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and God had brought their counsel to nothing, that we returned all of us to the wall, everyone to his work. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and God had brought their counsel to naught, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one to his work. World English Bible When our enemies heard that it was known to us, and God had brought their counsel to nothing, all of us returned to the wall, everyone to his work. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, when our enemies have heard that it has been known to us, and God frustrates their counsel, and we return, all of us, to the wall, each to his work; Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, when our enemies have heard that it hath been known to us, and God doth frustrate their counsel, and we turn back, all of us, unto the wall, each unto his work; Smith's Literal Translation And it will be that when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and God will disperse their counsel, and we shall turn back all of us to the wall, each to his work. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass, when our enemies heard that the thing had been told us, that God defeated their counsel. And we returned all of us to the walls, every man to his work. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it happened that, when our enemies had heard that it had been reported to us, God defeated their counsel. And we all returned to the walls, each one to his own work. New American Bible When our enemies realized that we had been warned and that God had upset their plan, we all went back, each to our own task at the wall. New Revised Standard Version When our enemies heard that their plot was known to us, and that God had frustrated it, we all returned to the wall, each to his work. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass, when our enemies heard that the matter was known to us and that the LORD had brought their counsel to naught, we all returned and went up to the wall, every one to his work. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then when our enemies heard that the matter was known to us, and LORD JEHOVAH abolished their counsels, and we all returned and we went up to the wall and we were working, all of us, each man at his work OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known unto us, and God had brought their counsel to nought, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one unto his work. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was made known to us, and God had frustrated their counsel, that we all returned to the wall, every man to his work. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Discouragement Overcome…14After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” 15 When our enemies heard that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated it, each of us returned to his own work on the wall. 16And from that day on, half of my servants did the work while the other half held spears, shields, bows, and armor. The officers stationed themselves behind all the people of Judah… Cross References Psalm 33:10-11 The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples. / The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Isaiah 8:10 Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us.” Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Exodus 14:24-25 At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion. / He caused their chariot wheels to wobble, so that they had difficulty driving. “Let us flee from the Israelites,” said the Egyptians, “for the LORD is fighting for them against Egypt!” 2 Kings 19:7 Behold, I will put a spirit in him so that he will hear a rumor and return to his own land, where I will cause him to fall by the sword.’” 2 Chronicles 20:22-23 The moment they began their shouts and praises, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, and they were defeated. / The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction. And when they had finished off the inhabitants of Seir, they helped to destroy one another. Job 5:12 He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success. Psalm 2:1-4 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” ... Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Jeremiah 20:11 But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. Acts 5:38-39 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 1 Corinthians 3:19-20 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, when our enemies heard that it was known to us, and God had brought their counsel to nothing, that we returned all of us to the wall, every one to his work. God 2 Samuel 15:31 And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O LORD, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness. 2 Samuel 17:14 And Absalom and all the men of Israel said, The counsel of Hushai the Archite is better than the counsel of Ahithophel. For the LORD had appointed to defeat the good counsel of Ahithophel, to the intent that the LORD might bring evil upon Absalom. Job 5:12,13 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise… every one Mark 13:34 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Romans 12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; Jump to Previous Aware Counsel Ears Enemies Frustrated Heard Naught Nought Plan Plot Purpose Wall WorkJump to Next Aware Counsel Ears Enemies Frustrated Heard Naught Nought Plan Plot Purpose Wall WorkNehemiah 4 1. While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work7. Understanding the wrath and secrets of the enemy, he sets a watch 13. He arms the laborers 19. and gives military precepts When our enemies heard The term "enemies" in this context refers to the surrounding nations and groups who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Historically, these included the Samaritans, Ammonites, Arabs, and Ashdodites. The Hebrew word for "enemies" is "oyeb," which implies not just opposition but active hostility. This highlights the constant threat faced by the Israelites, emphasizing the spiritual and physical battles believers often face. that we were aware of their scheme and that God had frustrated it each of us returned to his own work on the wall Hebrew Whenכַּֽאֲשֶׁר־ (ka·’ă·šer-) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that our enemies אוֹיְבֵ֙ינוּ֙ (’ō·wy·ḇê·nū) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary heard שָׁמְע֤וּ (šā·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently that כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction we were aware נ֣וֹדַֽע (nō·w·ḏa‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know of their scheme עֲצָתָ֑ם (‘ă·ṣā·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence and that God הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative had frustrated it, וַיָּ֥פֶר (way·yā·p̄er) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6565: To break up, to violate, frustrate each כֻּלָּ֙נוּ֙ (kul·lā·nū) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every of us returned וַנָּ֤שָׁב (wan·nā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common plural Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to his own work מְלַאכְתּֽוֹ׃ (mə·laḵ·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the wall. הַ֣חוֹמָ֔ה (ha·ḥō·w·māh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2346: A wall of protection Links Nehemiah 4:15 NIVNehemiah 4:15 NLT Nehemiah 4:15 ESV Nehemiah 4:15 NASB Nehemiah 4:15 KJV Nehemiah 4:15 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 4:15 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 4:15 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 4:15 French Bible Nehemiah 4:15 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 4:15 It happened when our enemies heard that (Neh Ne) |
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