Nehemiah 11:2 Meaning and Explanation
“And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The community blessed those who volunteered to live in Jerusalem beyond what the lot required.
What Does Nehemiah 11:2 Mean?
Alongside those chosen by lot, some men freely offered themselves to settle in the city. The people responded not with envy but with blessing, honoring the cost these volunteers were taking on.
Willing sacrifice for God's purposes has always drawn the gratitude of God's people. Here a whole community gives thanks for those who put the welfare of the holy city above their own comfort, a quiet picture of love that gives itself for the good of others.
Nehemiah 11:2 in the Original Language
nadab (נָדַב), 'willingly offered' -- to volunteer freely, the same root used for freewill offerings given gladly to God.
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What does Nehemiah 11:2 mean?
The community blessed those who volunteered to live in Jerusalem beyond what the lot required.