Nehemiah 6:19

Authorized King James Version

Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
גַּ֣ם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
טֽוֹבֹתָ֗יו
H2896
his good deeds
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#3
הָי֤וּ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#4
אֹֽמְרִים֙
H559
Also they reported
to say (used with great latitude)
#5
לְפָנַ֔י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#6
וּדְבָרַ֕י
H1697
my words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#7
הָי֥וּ
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#8
מֽוֹצִיאִ֖ים
H3318
me and uttered
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#9
ל֑וֹ
H0
#10
אִגְּר֛וֹת
H107
letters
an epistle
#11
שָׁלַ֥ח
H7971
sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#12
טֽוֹבִיָּ֖ה
H2900
to him And Tobiah
tobijah, the name of three israelites and of one samaritan
#13
לְיָֽרְאֵֽנִי׃
H3372
to put me in fear
to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Nehemiah. The concept of divine revelation 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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection