Nehemiah 5:3 bbe — And there were some who said, We are giving our fields and our vine-gardens and our houses for debt: let us get grain b…

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"And there were some who said, We are giving our fields and our vine-gardens and our houses for debt: let us get grain because we are in need."

— Nehemiah 5:3, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 5 — Context

Then there was a great outcry from the people and their wives against their countrymen the Jews.

For there were some who said, We, our sons and our daughters, are a great number: let us get grain, so that we may have food for our needs.

And there were some who said, We are giving our fields and our vine-gardens and our houses for debt: let us get grain because we are in need.

And there were others who said, We have given up our fields and our vine-gardens to get money for the king's taxes.

But our flesh is the same as the flesh of our countrymen, and our children as their children: and now we are giving our sons and daughters into the hands of others, to be their servants, and some of our daughters are servants even now: and we have no power to put a stop to it; for other men have our fields and our vine-gardens.

And on hearing their outcry and what they said I was very angry.

Nehemiah 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 5:3 say?

Nehemiah 5:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And there were some who said, We are giving our fields and our vine-gardens and our houses for debt: let us get grain because we are in need.”

Where is Nehemiah 5:3 in the Bible?

Nehemiah 5:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 5, verse 3.

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 5:3.

What translation should I read Nehemiah 5:3 in?

Nehemiah 5:3 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 5:3?

Nehemiah 5:3 reads (BBE): “And there were some who said, We are giving our fields and our vine-gardens and our houses for debt: let us get grain because we are in need.” 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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