Strong's Lexicon For כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore [there was] a command מִצְוַ֥ת (miṣ·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 4687: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom) from the king הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 4428: 1) king concerning [the singers], עֲלֵיהֶ֑ם (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 5921: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative) conj 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although an ordinance וַאֲמָנָ֥ה (wa·’ă·mā·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 548: 1) faith, support, sure, certain 1a) of a covenant 1b) of financial support regulating עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's Hebrew 5921: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative) conj 2) because that, because, notwithstanding, although [their] הַמְשֹׁרְרִ֖ים (ham·šō·rə·rîm) Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 7891: 1) to sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sing 1a2) singer, songstresses (participle) 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to sing 1b2) singer, songstress (participle) 1c) (Hophal) to be sung ++++ In Job 36:24, the word is translated 'Behold'; in modern versions, it is translated 'Sing'. The old translations considered the Hebrew word to be from a different root than H07788 hence the difference in the translations. daily י֥וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3117: 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow בְּיוֹמֽוֹ׃ (bə·yō·w·mōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3117: 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow activities. דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1697: 1) speech, word, speaking, thing 1a) speech 1b) saying, utterance 1c) word, words 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension) Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleFor there was a command from the king concerning the singers, an ordinance regulating their daily activities. Young's Literal Translation for the command of the king [is] upon them, and support [is] for the singers, a matter of a day in its day. Holman Christian Standard Bible There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers’ daily tasks. New American Standard Bible For [there was] a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. King James Bible For [it was] the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. Parallel Verses New International Version The musicians were under the king's orders, which regulated their daily activity. New Living Translation Their daily responsibilities were carried out according to the terms of a royal command. English Standard Version For there was a command from the king concerning them, and a fixed provision for the singers, as every day required. New American Standard Bible For there was a commandment from the king concerning them and a firm regulation for the song leaders day by day. King James Bible For it was the king's commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day. Holman Christian Standard Bible There was, in fact, a command of the king regarding them, and an ordinance regulating the singers' daily tasks. International Standard Version They were subject to the commands of the king, who provided for the singers daily. NET Bible For they were under royal orders which determined their activity day by day. American Standard Version For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. English Revised Version For there was a commandment from the king concerning them, and a settled provision for the singers, as every day required. Young's Literal Translation for the command of the king is upon them, and support is for the singers, a matter of a day in its day. Cross References 2 Kings 25:30 And his allowance was a continual allowance given him of the king, a daily rate for every day, all the days of his life. Ezra 6:8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. Ezra 7:20 And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king's treasure house. Nehemiah 12:47 And all Israel in the days of Zerubbabel, and in the days of Nehemiah, gave the portions of the singers and the porters, every day his portion: and they sanctified holy things unto the Levites; and the Levites sanctified them unto the children of Aaron. Nehemiah 1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, Nehemiah 11:22 The overseer also of the Levites at Jerusalem was Uzzi the son of Bani, the son of Hashabiah, the son of Mattaniah, the son of Micha. Of the sons of Asaph, the singers were over the business of the house of God. Nehemiah 11:21 But the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel: and Ziha and Gispa were over the Nethinims. Nehemiah 11:20 And the residue of Israel, of the priests, and the Levites, were in all the cities of Judah, every one in his inheritance. Nehemiah 11:24 And Pethahiah the son of Meshezabeel, of the children of Zerah the son of Judah, was at the king's hand in all matters concerning the people. Nehemiah 11:25 And for the villages, with their fields, some of the children of Judah dwelt at Kirjatharba, and in the villages thereof, and at Dibon, and in the villages thereof, and at Jekabzeel, and in the villages thereof, Nehemiah 11:26 And at Jeshua, and at Moladah, and at Bethphelet, Jump to Previous Amount Command Commandment Daily Due Firm King's Leaders Matter Music-Makers Order Orders Ordinance Portion Provision Regular Regulated Regulation Required Settled Singers Song Support SureJump to Next Amount Command Commandment Daily Due Firm King's Leaders Matter Music-Makers Order Orders Ordinance Portion Provision Regular Regulated Regulation Required Settled Singers Song Support SureLinks Nehemiah 11:23 NIVNehemiah 11:23 NLT Nehemiah 11:23 ESV Nehemiah 11:23 NASB Nehemiah 11:23 KJV Nehemiah 11:23 Bible Apps Nehemiah 11:23 Parallel Nehemiah 11:23 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 11:23 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 11:23 French Bible Nehemiah 11:23 German Bible Nehemiah 11:23 Commentaries Bible Hub |