Nehemiah 13:24 Meaning and Explanation
“And their children spake half in the speech of Ashdod, and could not speak in the Jews’ language, but according to the language of each people.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The children of these marriages spoke foreign tongues and could not speak the language of Judah.
What Does Nehemiah 13:24 Mean?
The consequence appeared in the next generation. The children of these marriages spoke half in the language of Ashdod and could not speak the language of Judah, mingling the speech of various peoples.
Language carried more than words; it carried the Scriptures, the prayers, and the covenant memory of God's people. A generation that could not speak it was a generation at risk of losing its inheritance in the Lord. The verse shows how quietly faith can fade when it is not handed down, and how vital it is to teach the next generation the words of God.
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What does Nehemiah 13:24 mean?
The children of these marriages spoke foreign tongues and could not speak the language of Judah.