Nehemiah 5:2 web — For there were that said, "We, our sons and our daughters, are many. Let us get grain, that we may eat and live."

World English Bible

"For there were that said, "We, our sons and our daughters, are many. Let us get grain, that we may eat and live.""

— Nehemiah 5:2, World English Bible

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Nehemiah 5 — Context

1

Then there arose a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brothers the Jews.

2

For there were that said, "We, our sons and our daughters, are many. Let us get grain, that we may eat and live."

3

Some also there were that said, "We are mortgaging our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses. Let us get grain, because of the famine."

4

There were also some who said, "We have borrowed money for the king's tribute using our fields and our vineyards as collateral.

5

Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brothers, our children as their children. Behold, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters have been brought into bondage. Neither is it in our power to help it; for other men have our fields and our vineyards."

Nehemiah 5:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 5:2 say?
Nehemiah 5:2 in the World English Bible reads: “For there were that said, "We, our sons and our daughters, are many. Let us get grain, that we may eat and live."”
Where is Nehemiah 5:2 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 5:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 5, verse 2.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 5:2.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 5:2 in?
Nehemiah 5:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 5:2?
Nehemiah 5:2 reads (WEB): “For there were that said, "We, our sons and our daughters, are many. Let us get grain, that we may eat and live."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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