Nehemiah 13:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Shall we then hearken unto you to do all this great evil, to transgress against our God in marrying strange wives?”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Nehemiah 13:27 Mean?
Drawing his argument to a close, Nehemiah confronts the people with a pointed question: should they listen and follow this path, committing so great an evil and breaking faith with their God?
He names the matter plainly as transgression against God, not merely a social misstep. The question leaves no room to excuse the compromise. It calls every hearer to weigh their choices against their covenant with the Lord, and to refuse what would draw the heart away from Him whose love claims our whole allegiance.
Nehemiah 13:27 in the Original Language
maal (מָעַל), 'to transgress' -- to act unfaithfully, breaking trust with God.
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What does Nehemiah 13:27 mean?
Nehemiah asks whether they should follow such an example and commit this great evil against God.