Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
But I said, “Should a man like me run away? How can I enter the temple and live?
New American Standard Bible
But I said, “
King James Version
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
International Standard Version
But I asked him, "Should a man like me run? Should someone like me run into the Temple to save his life? I won't go there!"
A Conservative Version
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
American Standard Version
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Amplified
But I said, “Should a man like me flee [in fear and hide]? Should
Bible in Basic English
And I said, Am I the sort of man to go in flight? what man, in my position, would go into the Temple to keep himself safe? I will not go in.
Darby Translation
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, could go into the temple, and live? I will not go in.
Julia Smith Translation
And saying, Shall a man like me flee? and who as I that shall go into the temple and live? I will not go in.
King James 2000
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I said, "Should a man like me run away? And would a man like me go into the temple so that he can save his life? I will not go in!"
Modern King James verseion
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? And who, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But I said, "Should any such man as I flee? Who is that, being as I am, that will go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
NET Bible
But I replied, "Should a man like me run away? Would someone like me flee to the temple in order to save his life? I will not go!"
New Heart English Bible
I said, "Should such a man as I flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said I, Should, such a man as I, flee? Who then, being such as I, would enter the temple to save his life? I will not enter.
Webster
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
World English Bible
I said, "Should such a man as I flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
Youngs Literal Translation
And I say, 'A man such as I -- doth he flee? and who as I, that doth go in unto the temple, and live? -- I do not go in.'
Themes
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Bribery » Instances of » The false prophet, shemaiah
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Nehemiah, in refusing to take refuge in the temple
Decision » Instances of » Nehemiah
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For refuge
Tobiah » An enemy of the jews in the time of nehemiah » Conspires to injure and intimidate nehemiah
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 6:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Attempts To Intimidate Nehemiah
10
I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabel, who was restricted to his house. He said:
inside the temple.
Let us shut the temple doors
because they are coming to kill you.
They are coming to kill you tonight!
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 28:1
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
Numbers 32:7-9
Why are you discouraging
1 Samuel 19:5
He took his life in his hands when he struck down the Philistine,
Nehemiah 6:3
So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?”
Nehemiah 6:9
For they were all trying to intimidate
But now, my God, strengthen me.
Job 4:3-6
and have strengthened
Psalm 11:1-2
For the choir director. Davidic.
How can you say to me,
“Escape to the mountain like a bird!
Psalm 112:6
The righteous man will be remembered forever.
Psalm 112:8
In the end he will look in triumph on his foes.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
Isaiah 10:18
the glory of its forests and orchards
as a sickness consumes a person.
Luke 13:31-33
At that time some Pharisees came and told Him, “Go, get out of here! Herod
Acts 8:1
Saul agreed with putting him to death.
On that day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the land of Judea and Samaria.
Acts 20:24
But I count my life of no value to myself, so that I may finish my course
Acts 21:13
Then Paul replied, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Philippians 2:17
But even if I am poured out
Philippians 2:30
because he came close to death for the work
Hebrews 11:27
By faith he left Egypt behind, not being afraid of the king’s anger, for Moses persevered as one who sees Him who is invisible.