Nehemiah 7:5

Authorized King James Version

And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּתֵּ֤ן
H5414
put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
אֱלֹהַי֙
H430
And my God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
לִבִּ֔י
H3820
into mine heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#5
וָֽאֶקְבְּצָ֞ה
H6908
to gather together
to grasp, i.e., collect
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
הַֽחֹרִ֧ים
H2715
the nobles
properly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire; hence (figuratively) noble (in rank)
#8
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
הַסְּגָנִ֛ים
H5461
and the rulers
a prfect of a province
#10
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
הָעָ֖ם
H5971
and the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#12
לְהִתְיַחֵ֑שׂ
H3187
that they might be reckoned by genealogy
to enroll by pedigree
#13
וָֽאֶמְצָ֖א
H4672
And I found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#14
סֵ֤פֶר
H5612
a register
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#15
הַיַּ֙חַשׂ֙
H3188
of the genealogy
a pedigree or family list (as growing spontaneously)
#16
הָֽעוֹלִ֣ים
H5927
of them which came up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#17
בָּרִֽאשׁוֹנָ֔ה
H7223
at the first
first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
#18
וָֽאֶמְצָ֖א
H4672
And I found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#19
כָּת֥וּב
H3789
written
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
#20
בּֽוֹ׃
H0

Analysis

Within the broader context of Nehemiah, this passage highlights kingdom of God through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Nehemiah.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection