Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
So it happened when they heard the law that they separated all of the foreign people from Israel.
New American Standard Bible
So when they heard the law,
King James Version
Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Holman Bible
When they heard the law, they separated all those of mixed descent
International Standard Version
When they heard the Law, they separated all those of foreign descent from Israel.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Amplified
When the Jews heard the law, they separated from Israel all who were of foreign descent.
Bible in Basic English
So after hearing the law, they took out of Israel all the mixed people.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass, when they heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be in their hearing the law, and they will separate all the mixture from Israel.
King James 2000
Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened when they had heard the Law, they separated all the mixed multitude from Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now when they heard the Law, they separated from Israel everyone that had mixed himself therein.
NET Bible
When they heard the law, they removed from Israel all who were of mixed ancestry.
New Heart English Bible
It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
The Emphasized Bible
So it came to pass, when they had heard the law, - that they separated all the mixed multitude from Israel.
Webster
Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
World English Bible
It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at their hearing the law, that they separate all the mixed people from Israel.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 13:3
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Context Readings
Israel Separates Itself
2 because they did not come to meet the {Israelites} with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them in order to curse them--but our God changed the curse into a blessing. 3 So it happened when they heard the law that they separated all of the foreign people from Israel. 4 Before this, Eliashib the priest who was appointed over the chambers of the house of our God--the one related to Tobiah--
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Cross References
Nehemiah 9:2
Those of the seed of Israel separated themselves from all of the foreigners and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors.
Exodus 12:38
And also a {mixed multitude} went up with them and sheep and goats and cattle, very numerous livestock.
Numbers 11:4
The riff-raff that [were] in their midst {had a strong desire}; and the {Israelites} turned back and also wept, and they said, "Who will feed us meat?
Nehemiah 10:28
"The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the temple servants, and all who separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to [observe] the law of God--their wives, their sons, their daughters, and all who know and understand--
Ezra 10:11
Now make a confession to Yahweh the God of your ancestors and do his will. Separate yourselves from the peoples of the land and from the foreign women."
Psalm 19:7-11
The law of Yahweh [is] perfect, reviving life. The testimony of Yahweh [is] firm, making wise [the] simple.
Psalm 119:9
How can a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed according to your word.
Psalm 119:11
In my heart I have hidden your word, so that I may not sin against you.
Proverbs 6:23
For [like] a lamp [is] a commandment, and instruction [is] light, and the way of life [is the] reproof of discipline,
Romans 3:20
For by the works of the law {no person will be declared righteous} before him, for through the law [comes] knowledge of sin.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows in their affliction, [and] to keep oneself unstained by the world.