Nehemiah 7:39 Meaning and Explanation
“The priests: the children of Jedaiah, of the house of Jeshua, nine hundred seventy and three.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The roll of the priests begins with the family of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua.
What Does Nehemiah 7:39 Mean?
The list now turns to the priests, those set apart to serve at the house of God, beginning with the descendants of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua, numbering nine hundred seventy-three. The priestly families are counted distinctly from the laity. Their return is essential to restoring true worship.
The careful enrollment of priests shows how central worship was to the restored community. A rebuilt city needed not only walls and people but those ordained to lead in the service of God. The reader sees that the renewal of God's people is incomplete without the renewal of worship, and so the priests are counted with special care.
Nehemiah 7:39 in the Original Language
kohanim (כֹּהֲנִים), 'priests' -- those consecrated to serve at the altar and minister before God.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nehemiah 7:39
What does Nehemiah 7:39 mean?
The roll of the priests begins with the family of Jedaiah of the house of Jeshua.