Nehemiah 3:4 Meaning and Explanation
“And next unto them repaired Meremoth the son of Urijah, the son of Koz. And next unto them repaired Meshullam the son of Berechiah, the son of Meshezabeel. And next unto them repaired Zadok the son of Baana.”
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Read Full Chapter →Three named men with their lineages each repair a section of the wall in turn.
What Does Nehemiah 3:4 Mean?
The record continues with three workers, each set beside the last. Meremoth, Meshullam, and Zadok are named with their fathers and grandfathers, anchoring them in family and memory.
The word "repaired" recurs through the chapter; it means to make strong again what had fallen. Naming each man with his family roots dignifies ordinary labor. God keeps a record of names, not just of structures, and no faithful hand is forgotten before Him.
Nehemiah 3:4 in the Original Language
chazaq (חָזַק), 'repaired' -- to strengthen, to make firm what had grown weak.
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What does Nehemiah 3:4 mean?
Three named men with their lineages each repair a section of the wall in turn.