Parallel Verses
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.
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.
Holman Bible
But I said, “Should a man like me run away? How can I enter the temple and live?
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.
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 And I came to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, son of Mehetabeel, and he was shut up; and he will say, We will pass over to the house of God into the midst of the temple, and we will shut the doors of the temple: for they are coming to kill thee; and by night coming to kill thee. 11 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. 12 And I shall know, and behold, not God sent him; for he spake the prophecy against me: and Tobiah and Sanballat hired him.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 28:1
The unjust fled and none pursuing, and the just shall be confident as the young lion.
Numbers 32:7-9
And wherefore will ye hinder the heart of the sons of Israel from passing over to the land which Jehovah gave to them?
1 Samuel 19:5
And he put his soul in his hand and smote the rover, and Jehovah will make great salvation to all Israel: thou sawest and thou wilt rejoice; and wherefore wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to kill David gratuitously? .
Nehemiah 6:3
And I shall send messengers to them, saying, I do a great work, and I shall not be able to come down: wherefore shall the work cease when I shall desist and come down to you?
Nehemiah 6:9
For all of them causing us to be afraid, saying, their hands shall be slackened from the work, and it shall not be done. And now strengthen my hand.
Job 4:3-6
Behold, thou didst instruct many, and thou wilt strengthen the weak hands.
Psalm 11:1-2
To the overseer; of David. In Jehovah I put my trust: how will ye say to my soul, Wander ye to your mountain, little bird?
Psalm 112:6
For he shall not be moved forever: the just one shall be for eternal remembrance.
Psalm 112:8
His heart being sustained, he will not fear even till he shall look upon his enemies.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
Flies of death will cause the oil of the perfume to stink, it will ferment: the preciousness of wisdom above the honor of the least folly.
Isaiah 10:18
And the glory of his forest and his Carmel, from the soul and even to the flesh, he shall finish, and it was as he fainting pined away.
Luke 13:31-33
In the same day certain Pharisees came near, saying to him, Come out, and go from thence: for Herod wishes to kill thee.
Acts 8:1
And Saul was assenting to his murder. And in that day was a great expulsion upon the church in Jerusalem; and all were scattered up and down in the countries of Judea and Samaria, except the sent.
Acts 20:24
But the word of none do I make mine own, neither have I my soul highly prized to myself, in order to finish my course with joy, and the service which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify the good news of the grace of God.
Acts 21:13
And Paul answered, What do ye weeping and breaking my heart? for I not only to be bound, but to die at Jerusalem, have prepared for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 2:17
But if also I am poured out upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice together with you all.
Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he drew near to death, having exposed the soul to danger, that he might fill up your want of service to me.
Hebrews 11:27
By faith he forsook Egypt, not having feared the king's wrath: for, as seeing the invisible, he was strong.