Nehemiah 5:3 nasb — There were others who said, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our houses that we might get grain because…

NASB

"There were others who said, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our houses that we might get grain because of the famine.""

— Nehemiah 5:3, NASB

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Nehemiah 5 — Context

1

Now there was a great outcry of the people and of their wives against their Jewish brothers.

2

For there were those who said, "We, our sons and our daughters are many; therefore let us get grain that we may eat and live."

3

There were others who said, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our houses that we might get grain because of the famine."

4

Also there were those who said, "We have borrowed money for the king's tax on our fields and our vineyards.

5

"Now our flesh is like the flesh of our brothers, our children like their children. Yet behold, we are forcing our sons and our daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters are forced into bondage already, and we are helpless because our fields and vineyards belong to others."

6

Then I was very angry when I had heard their outcry and these words.

Nehemiah 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 5:3 say?
Nehemiah 5:3 in the NASB reads: “There were others who said, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our houses that we might get grain because of the famine."”
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 (NASB): “There were others who said, "We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards and our houses that we might get grain because of the famine."” 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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