Nehemiah 7:46 Meaning and Explanation
“The Nethinims: the children of Ziha, the children of Hashupha, the children of Tabbaoth,”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The roll of the Nethinim, temple servants, begins with three families.
What Does Nehemiah 7:46 Mean?
The list now turns to the Nethinim, those given to assist the Levites in the service of the temple, beginning with the families of Ziha, Hashupha, and Tabbaoth. These were the dedicated servants of the house of God. Their many names fill the verses that follow.
The Nethinim performed the lowliest labors of the temple, yet they too are named and remembered. That their families are recorded shows that no service to God is beneath His notice. The reader sees that the humblest workers in God's house are honored before Him, written into the record alongside priests and singers.
Nehemiah 7:46 in the Original Language
Nethinim (נְתִינִים), 'given ones' -- temple servants dedicated to assist the Levites in their duties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nehemiah 7:46
What does Nehemiah 7:46 mean?
The roll of the Nethinim, temple servants, begins with three families.