Nehemiah 4:6
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| Overview - Nehemiah 4 | |
| 1 | While the enemies scoff, Nehemiah prays and continues the work. |
| 7 | Understanding the wrath and secrets of the enemy, he sets a watch. |
| 13 | He arms the labourers; |
| 19 | and gives military precepts. |
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Nehemiah 4:6 (King James Version)
So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof: for the people had a mind to work.
- and all the wall
- That is, the whole circuit of the wall was completed unto half the intended height.
- for the people
- The original is very emphatic, {wyhee laiv lm lsoth,} "for the people had a heart to work." Their heart was engaged in it, and they went about it cheerfully and vigorously.
- had a mind
- 6:15 1 Chronicles 29:3 1 Chronicles 29:14 1 Chronicles 29:17 1 Chronicles 29:18 ; 2 Chronicles 29:36 ; Psalms 110:3 ; 2 Corinthians 8:16 2 Corinthians 8:17
- Philippians 2:13 ; Hebrews 13:21