Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Next to them the Tekoites worked valiantly, even though their leading officials weren't fully dedicated to the work of their lord.
New American Standard Bible
Moreover, next to
King James Version
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
Holman Bible
Beside them the Tekoites
A Conservative Version
And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their ranking men did not put their necks to the work of their lord.
American Standard Version
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.
Amplified
Next to him the men of Tekoa made repairs, but their nobles did not
Bible in Basic English
Near them, the Tekoites were at work; but their chiefs did not put their necks to the work of their Lord.
Darby Translation
And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
Julia Smith Translation
And upon their hand held fast the Tekoites; and their nobles brought not their neck into the work of their Lord.
King James 2000
And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Next to them} the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles did not put their neck to the work of their lord.
Modern King James verseion
And next to them the Tekoites repaired. But their nobles did not put their necks to the work of their Lord.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Next unto him builded they of Tekoa. But their great men put not their necks to the service of their lord.
NET Bible
The men of Tekoa worked on the section adjacent to them, but their town leaders would not assist with the work of their master.
New Heart English Bible
Next to them, the Tekoites made repairs; but their nobles did not put their necks to the work of their lord.
The Emphasized Bible
and, at their hand, repaired, the Tekoites, - but, their chiefs, put not their neck into the service of their lords.
Webster
And next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.
World English Bible
Next to them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles didn't put their necks to the work of their lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
and by his hand have the Tekoites strengthened, and their honourable ones have not brought in their neck to the service of their Lord.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 3:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Fish Gate
4 with Uriah's son Meremoth (who was also a grandson of Hakkoz) next to them, Berechiah's son Meshullam (who was also a grandson of Meshezabel) next to them, and next to him Baana's son Zadok. 5 Next to them the Tekoites worked valiantly, even though their leading officials weren't fully dedicated to the work of their lord. 6 Paseah's son Joiada and Besodeiah's son Meshullam repaired the Old Gate. They built its framework and installed its doors, including locks and security bars.
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Cross References
2 Samuel 14:2
so he sent messengers to Tekoa to bring a wise woman from there. He told her, "Please play the role of a mourner, wear the clothes of a mourner, and refrain from using makeup. Act like a woman who's been in mourning for the dead for many days.
Nehemiah 3:27
Next to Pedaiah, the Tekoites repaired another section from the prominent tower as far as the wall of the Ophel.
Judges 5:23
""Meroz is cursed!' declared the angel of the LORD. "Utterly and totally cursed are its inhabitants, because they never came to the aid of the LORD, to the aid of the LORD against the valiant warriors!'"
Jeremiah 5:4-5
Then I said, "These are only the poor, they're foolish, for they don't know the LORD's way, the requirement of their God.
Jeremiah 27:2
this is what the LORD says to me: "Make restraints and yokes for yourself and put them on your neck.
Jeremiah 27:8
If a nation and kingdom does not serve him King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and does not put its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, I'll judge that nation with the sword, with famine, and with plague," declares the LORD, "until I've completely destroyed it by his hand.
Jeremiah 27:12
I spoke to Zedekiah king of Judah using words like these: "Bring your neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon. Serve him and his people, and you will live!
Jeremiah 30:8-9
On that day,' declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "I'll break the yoke from your neck and will tear off your restraints. Foreigners will no longer make you serve them.
Amos 1:1
The words of Amos, who was among the sheep breeders of Tekoa, which he spoke concerning Israel during the reign of Uzziah, king of Judah and during the reign of Joash's son Jeroboam, king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.
Matthew 11:29
Place my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest for your souls,
Acts 15:10
So why do you test God by putting on the disciples' neck a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we could carry?
1 Corinthians 1:26
Brothers, think about your own calling. Not many of you were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth.
1 Timothy 6:17-18
Tell those who are rich in this age not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidence in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.