Nehemiah 10:30

Authorized King James Version

And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽאֲשֶׁ֛ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#2
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#3
נִתֵּ֥ן
H5414
And that we would not give
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#4
בְּנֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם
H1323
our daughters
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#5
לְעַמֵּ֣י
H5971
unto the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#6
הָאָ֑רֶץ
H776
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#7
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
בְּנֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם
H1323
our daughters
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#9
לֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
נִקַּ֖ח
H3947
nor take
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#11
לְבָנֵֽינוּ׃
H1121
for our sons
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Nehemiah. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Nehemiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection