Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked. But the man who sounded the trumpet stayed with me. New Living Translation All the builders had a sword belted to their side. The trumpeter stayed with me to sound the alarm. English Standard Version And each of the builders had his sword strapped at his side while he built. The man who sounded the trumpet was beside me. Berean Standard Bible And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. King James Bible For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. New King James Version Every one of the builders had his sword girded at his side as he built. And the one who sounded the trumpet was beside me. New American Standard Bible As for the builders, each wore his sword strapped to his waist as he built, while the trumpeter stood near me. NASB 1995 As for the builders, each wore his sword girded at his side as he built, while the trumpeter stood near me. NASB 1977 As for the builders, each wore his sword girded at his side as he built, while the trumpeter stood near me. Legacy Standard Bible As for the builders, each wore his sword girded at his side as he built, while the trumpeter stood near me. Amplified Bible Every builder had his sword secured at his side as he built. And the one who sounded the trumpet [to summon the troops] stood at my side. Christian Standard Bible Each of the builders had his sword strapped around his waist while he was building, and the one who sounded the ram’s horn was beside me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each of the builders had his sword strapped around his waist while he was building, and the trumpeter was beside me. American Standard Version and the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. Contemporary English Version Even the workers who were rebuilding the wall strapped on a sword. The worker who was to blow the signal trumpet stayed with me. English Revised Version and the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. GOD'S WORD® Translation and each builder had his sword fastened to his side. The man who was supposed to sound the trumpet alarm was with me. Good News Translation and everyone who was building kept a sword strapped to their waist. The man who was to sound the alarm on the bugle stayed with me. International Standard Version Each builder worked with a sword strapped to his side, while a trumpeter remained beside me to sound an alarm. Majority Standard Bible And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. NET Bible The builders to a man had their swords strapped to their sides while they were building. But the trumpeter remained with me. New Heart English Bible and the builders, everyone wore his sword at his side, and so built. He who sounded the trumpet was by me. Webster's Bible Translation For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so built. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. World English Bible Among the builders, everyone wore his sword at his side, and so built. He who sounded the trumpet was by me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the builders [are] each with his sword, girded on his loins, and building, and he who is blowing with a horn [is] beside me. Young's Literal Translation And the builders are each with his sword, girded on his loins, and building, and he who is blowing with a trumpet is beside me. Smith's Literal Translation And the builders, a man his sword being girded upon his loins, and building. And he striking upon the trumpet near me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor every one of the builders was girded with a sword about his reins. And they built, and sounded with a trumpet by me. Catholic Public Domain Version For each one of the builders was girded with a sword at the waist. And they were building, and they were sounding a trumpet beside me. New American Bible Every builder, while working, had a sword tied at his side. A trumpeter stood beside me, New Revised Standard Version And each of the builders had his sword strapped at his side while he built. The man who sounded the trumpet was beside me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and he stood up and built. And he that sounded the trumpet stood behind him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Stone Masons held, each man, a sword, and he stood and built, and he who sounded on the horn stood behind him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the horn was by me. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the builders wrought each man having his sword girt upon his loins, and so they built: and the trumpeter with his trumpet next to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Discouragement Overcome…17who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. 18And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me. 19Then I said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people: “The work is great and extensive, and we are spread out far from one another along the wall.… Cross References Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. 1 Samuel 17:45 But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. Romans 13:12 The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. / A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Philippians 1:27 Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel, Treasury of Scripture For the builders, every one had his sword girded by his side, and so built. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. by his side. Numbers 10:9 And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the LORD your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies. 2 Chronicles 13:12-17 And, behold, God himself is with us for our captain, and his priests with sounding trumpets to cry alarm against you. O children of Israel, fight ye not against the LORD God of your fathers; for ye shall not prosper… Jump to Previous Blowing Builded Builder Builders Building Built Girded Horn Loins Side Sounded Sounding Stood Sword Trumpet Wore Worked WorkingJump to Next Blowing Builded Builder Builders Building Built Girded Horn Loins Side Sounded Sounding Stood Sword Trumpet Wore Worked WorkingNehemiah 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 And each of the builders This phrase highlights the collective effort and unity among the Israelites during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. The Hebrew word for "builders" is "בּוֹנִים" (bonim), which signifies those who construct or establish. This reflects the communal responsibility and shared vision of restoring their city, emphasizing the importance of working together in the face of adversity. worked with his sword strapped at his side But the trumpeter stayed beside me Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And eachאִ֥ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of the builders וְהַ֨בּוֹנִ֔ים (wə·hab·bō·w·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build worked וּבוֹנִ֑ים (ū·ḇō·w·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1129: To build with his sword חַרְבּ֛וֹ (ḥar·bōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword strapped אֲסוּרִ֥ים (’ă·sū·rîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 631: To yoke, hitch, to fasten, to join battle at עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against his side. מָתְנָ֖יו (mā·ṯə·nāw) Noun - mdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 4975: The waist, small of the back, the loins But the trumpeter וְהַתּוֹקֵ֥עַ (wə·hat·tō·w·qê·a‘) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman stayed beside me. אֶצְלִֽי׃ (’eṣ·lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 681: A joining together, proximity Links Nehemiah 4:18 NIVNehemiah 4:18 NLT Nehemiah 4:18 ESV Nehemiah 4:18 NASB Nehemiah 4:18 KJV Nehemiah 4:18 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 4:18 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 4:18 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 4:18 French Bible Nehemiah 4:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 4:18 And the builders everyone had his sword (Neh Ne) |
    |