Nehemiah 3:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The people of Tekoa repair their section, though their nobles refused to share in the labor.
What Does Nehemiah 3:5 Mean?
The Tekoites came from a town south of Jerusalem and took up the work. Yet the verse notes a sad exception: their leading men would not stoop to the labor.
The phrase "put not their necks to the work" pictures an animal refusing the yoke. While common folk gave themselves, the privileged held back from serving their Lord. Scripture honors the humble laborers and quietly records the pride of those who thought such work beneath them. True greatness bends to serve; the kingdom belongs to those willing to take up the yoke.
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What does Nehemiah 3:5 mean?
The people of Tekoa repair their section, though their nobles refused to share in the labor.