Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God. New Living Translation When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God. English Standard Version And when all our enemies heard of it, all the nations around us were afraid and fell greatly in their own esteem, for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God. New King James Version And it happened, when all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations around us saw these things, that they were very disheartened in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was done by our God. New American Standard Bible When all our enemies heard about it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they realized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. NASB 1995 When all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. NASB 1977 And it came about when all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that when all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations surrounding us saw it, their confidence fell. And they knew that it was from our God that this work had been accomplished. Amplified Bible When all our enemies heard about it, and all the [Gentile] nations around us saw it, they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. Christian Standard Bible When all our enemies heard this, all the surrounding nations were intimidated and lost their confidence, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. Holman Christian Standard Bible When all our enemies heard this, all the surrounding nations were intimidated and lost their confidence, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. American Standard Version And it came to pass, when all our enemies heard thereof, that all the nations that were about us feared, and were much cast down in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God. Contemporary English Version When our enemies in the surrounding nations learned that the work was finished, they felt helpless, because they knew that our God had helped us rebuild the wall. English Revised Version And it came to pass, when all our enemies heard thereof, that all the heathen that were about us feared, and were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God. GOD'S WORD® Translation When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence. They realized we had done this work with the help of our God. Good News Translation When our enemies in the surrounding nations heard this, they realized that they had lost face, since everyone knew that the work had been done with God's help. International Standard Version When all of our enemies—including the surrounding nations—heard this, they became very discouraged, since they saw that the work had been done by our God. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible When all our enemies heard and all the nations who were around us saw this, they were greatly disheartened. They knew that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. New Heart English Bible And it happened, when all our enemies heard of it, and all the surrounding nations saw it, that they lost their confidence; for they recognized that this work was done by our God. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard of it, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought by our God. World English Bible When all our enemies heard of it, all the nations that were around us were afraid, and they lost their confidence; for they perceived that this work was done by our God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand it comes to pass, when all our enemies have heard, and all the nations who are all around us see, that they fall greatly in their own eyes, and know that by our God has this work been done. Young's Literal Translation and it cometh to pass, when all our enemies have heard, and all the nations who are round about us see, that they fall greatly in their own eyes, and know that by our God hath this work been done. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be as all our enemies heard, and all the nations that were round about us saw, and they will fall greatly in their own eyes: and they knew that from God was done this work. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass when all our enemies heard of it, that all nations which were round about us, were afraid, and were cast down within themselves, for they perceived that this work was the work of God. Catholic Public Domain Version Then it happened that, when all our enemies had heard of it, all the nations that were around us were afraid, and they were downcast within themselves. For they knew that this work had been accomplished by God. New American Bible When all our enemies had heard of this, and all the neighboring Gentiles round about had taken note of it, they were very discouraged, for they knew that it was with our God’s help that this work had been completed. New Revised Standard Version And when all our enemies heard of it, all the nations around us were afraid and fell greatly in their own esteem; for they perceived that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow when all our enemies heard of it, they were afraid, and all the nations that were round about us trembled exceedingly from our presence; for they perceived that this work was wrought of God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then when all our enemies heard, they were afraid, all the nations that are around us, and they shook greatly before us, and they knew that this work was done from the presence of God. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass, when all our enemies heard thereof, that all the nations that were about us feared, and were much cast down in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass, when all our enemies heard of it, that all the nations round about us feared, and great alarm fell upon them, and they knew that it was of our God that this work should be finished. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Completion of the Wall15So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. 16 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. 17Also in those days, the nobles of Judah sent many letters to Tobiah, and Tobiah’s letters came back to them.… Cross References Ezra 4:4-5 Then the people of the land set out to discourage the people of Judah and make them afraid to build. / They hired counselors against them to frustrate their plans throughout the reign of Cyrus king of Persia and down to the reign of Darius king of Persia. Psalm 126:2-3 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” / The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Exodus 14:25 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!” Joshua 2:9-11 and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. 2 Chronicles 20:29 And the fear of God came upon all the kingdoms of the lands when they heard that the LORD had fought against the enemies of Israel. Isaiah 41:10-11 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. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. Daniel 6:26-27 I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. / He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” Acts 4:13-14 When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. / And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response. 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 1:27-29 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. 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 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, / to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was worked of our God. when all our enemies Nehemiah 2:10 When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the welfare of the children of Israel. Nehemiah 4:1,7 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews… Nehemiah 6:1,2 Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;) … for they perceived Exodus 14:25 And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the LORD fighteth for them against the Egyptians. Numbers 23:23 Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought! Joshua 5:1 And it came to pass, when all the kings of the Amorites, which were on the side of Jordan westward, and all the kings of the Canaanites, which were by the sea, heard that the LORD had dried up the waters of Jordan from before the children of Israel, until we were passed over, that their heart melted, neither was there spirit in them any more, because of the children of Israel. Jump to Previous Accomplished Afraid Cast Confidence Enemies Esteem Eyes Feared Fell Greatly Heard Heathen Help Lost Nations Perceived Realized Recognized Round Self-Confidence Thereof Work Worked WroughtJump to Next Accomplished Afraid Cast Confidence Enemies Esteem Eyes Feared Fell Greatly Heard Heathen Help Lost Nations Perceived Realized Recognized Round Self-Confidence Thereof Work Worked WroughtNehemiah 6 1. Sanballat practices by craft, by rumors, and by hired prophecies, to terrify Nehemiah15. The work is finished, to the terror of the enemies 17. Secret intelligence passes between the enemies and the nobles of Judah When all our enemies heard about this The phrase "all our enemies" refers to the persistent adversaries of the Israelites during the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Historically, these enemies included the Samaritans, Ammonites, Arabs, and Philistines, who opposed the restoration efforts. The Hebrew root for "enemies" (אֹיֵב, 'oyeb) conveys a sense of hostility and opposition. The hearing of the completed work signifies the spread of news and the undeniable evidence of God's favor upon His people, which could not be ignored by those who sought to thwart His plans. all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence because they realized that this work had been accomplished with the help of our God Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whenכַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every our enemies א֣וֹיְבֵ֔ינוּ (’ō·wy·ḇê·nū) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 341: Hating, an adversary heard about this, שָֽׁמְעוּ֙ (šā·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the surrounding סְבִֽיבֹתֵ֔ינוּ (sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯê·nū) Adverb | first person common plural Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around nations הַגּוֹיִם֙ (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts feared אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that and were disheartened, וַיִּפְּל֥וּ (way·yip·pə·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5307: To fall, lie for they realized וַיֵּ֣דְע֔וּ (way·yê·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this הַזֹּֽאת׃ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, task הַמְּלָאכָ֥ה (ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property had been accomplished נֶעֶשְׂתָ֖ה (ne·‘eś·ṯāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make by מֵאֵ֣ת (mê·’êṯ) Preposition-m Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among our God. אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Nehemiah 6:16 NIVNehemiah 6:16 NLT Nehemiah 6:16 ESV Nehemiah 6:16 NASB Nehemiah 6:16 KJV Nehemiah 6:16 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 6:16 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 6:16 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 6:16 French Bible Nehemiah 6:16 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 6:16 It happened when all our enemies heard (Neh Ne) |
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