Nehemiah 13:8
Nehemiah 13:8 in Multiple Translations
And I was greatly displeased and threw all of Tobiah’s household goods out of the room.
And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.
And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.
And it was evil in my eyes: so I had all Tobiah's things put out of the room.
I was extremely upset, and I went and threw out everything that was in Tobiah's room.
And it grieued me sore: therefore I cast forth all the vessels of the house of Tobiah out of the chamber.
and it is very displeasing to me, and I cast all the vessels of the house of Tobiah without, out of the chamber,
It grieved me severely. Therefore I threw all Tobiah’s household stuff out of the room.
And it grieved me greatly: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.
And it seemed to me exceeding evil. And I cast forth the vessels of the house of Tobias out of the storehouse.
I became very angry, and I threw out of that room everything that belonged to Tobiah.
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Nehemiah 13:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יֵּ֥רַֽע
לִ֖/י
מְאֹ֑ד
וָֽ/אַשְׁלִ֜יכָ/ה
אֶֽת
כָּל
כְּלֵ֧י
בֵית
טוֹבִיָּ֛ה
הַ/ח֖וּץ
מִן
הַ/לִּשְׁכָּֽה
וַ/יֵּ֥רַֽע
râʻaʻ
H7489
be evil
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לִ֖/י
Prep | Suff
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וָֽ/אַשְׁלִ֜יכָ/ה
shâlak
H7993
to throw
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
כְּלֵ֧י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
N-mp
בֵית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
טוֹבִיָּ֛ה
Ṭôwbîyâh
H2900
Tobijah
N-proper
הַ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
outside
Art | N-ms
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/לִּשְׁכָּֽה
lishkâh
H3957
chamber
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 13:8
וַ/יֵּ֥רַֽע
râʻaʻ
H7489
"be evil"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to shatter or break something into pieces, making it useless or bad. It can also mean to afflict or displease someone.
Definition: 1) to be bad, be evil 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to be displeasing 1a2) to be sad 1a3) to be injurious, be evil 1a4) to be wicked, be evil (ethically) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to do an injury or hurt 1b2) to do evil or wickedly 1b3) mischief (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 99 OT verses. KJV: afflict, associate selves (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), break (down, in pieces), [phrase] displease, (be, bring, do) evil (doer, entreat, man), show self friendly (by mistake for H7462 (רָעָה)), do harm, (do) hurt, (behave self, deal) ill, [idiom] indeed, do mischief, punish, still, vex, (do) wicked (doer, -ly), be (deal, do) worse. See also: Genesis 19:7; Psalms 27:2; Psalms 2:9.
לִ֖/י
""
Prep | Suff
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
וָֽ/אַשְׁלִ֜יכָ/ה
shâlak
H7993
"to throw"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs | Suff
To throw or cast away is the meaning of this Hebrew verb. It is used in various contexts, including throwing lots or casting out something unwanted. The word appears in stories like Jonah being thrown into the sea.
Definition: 1) to throw, cast, hurl, fling 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to throw, cast, throw away, cast off, shed, cast down 1a2) to cast (lots) (fig) 1b) (Hophal) 1b1) to be thrown, be cast 1b2) to be cast forth or out 1b3) to be cast down 1b4) to be cast (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: adventure, cast (away, down, forth, off, out), hurl, pluck, throw. See also: Genesis 21:15; Nehemiah 9:11; Psalms 2:3.
אֶֽת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
כְּלֵ֧י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
בֵית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
טוֹבִיָּ֛ה
Ṭôwbîyâh
H2900
"Tobijah"
N-proper
Tobijah means Jehovah is good, the name of three Israelites and one Samaritan, including a Levite in Jehoshaphat's reign. Tobijah opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem with Sanballat. He is mentioned in Zechariah 6:10.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zec.6.10 § Tobiah = "Jehovah is good" 1) head of a family who returned from exile with Zerubbabel but who were unable to prove their connection with Israel 2) the Ammonite who with Sanballat opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem 3) a Levite in the reign of Jehoshaphat 4) a chief of the returning exiles
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Tobiah, Tobijah. See also: 2 Chronicles 17:8; Nehemiah 6:14; Zechariah 6:14.
הַ/ח֖וּץ
chûwts
H2351
"outside"
Art | N-ms
This word means outside or outdoors, referring to something beyond a wall or boundary. It can also mean a street or highway, as seen in various KJV translations, including abroad, field, and without.
Definition: outside, outward, street, the outside
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without. See also: Genesis 6:14; 2 Chronicles 24:8; Psalms 18:43.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/לִּשְׁכָּֽה
lishkâh
H3957
"chamber"
Art | N-fs
A room or chamber in a building, like a storage room or a bedroom. This word is used in 1 Kings 20:30 to describe a room in the king's palace.
Definition: room, chamber, hall, cell
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: chamber, parlour. Compare H5393 (נִשְׁכָּה). See also: 1 Samuel 9:22; Jeremiah 36:20; Jeremiah 35:2.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 13:8
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- Context
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- Nehemiah 13:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 13:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 13:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 13:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
- Sermons on Nehemiah 13:8
Context — The Temple Cleansed
6While all this was happening, I was not in Jerusalem, because I had returned to Artaxerxes king of Babylon in the thirty-second year of his reign. Some time later I obtained leave from the king
7to return to Jerusalem. Then I discovered the evil that Eliashib had done on behalf of Tobiah by providing him a room in the courts of the house of God.
8And I was greatly displeased and threw all of Tobiah’s household goods out of the room.
9Then I ordered that the rooms be purified, and I had the articles of the house of God restored to them, along with the grain offerings and frankincense. 10I also learned that because the portions for the Levites had not been given to them, all the Levites and singers responsible for performing the service had gone back to their own fields.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Mark 11:15–17 | When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’ ? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’ ” |
| 2 | Ezra 10:1 | While Ezra prayed and made this confession, weeping and falling facedown before the house of God, a very large assembly of Israelites—men, women, and children—gathered around him, and the people wept bitterly as well. |
| 3 | Psalms 69:9 | because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me. |
| 4 | John 2:13–17 | When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts He found men selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and money changers seated at their tables. So He made a whip out of cords and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle. He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. To those selling doves He said, “Get these out of here! How dare you turn My Father’s house into a marketplace!” His disciples remembered that it is written: “Zeal for Your house will consume Me.” |
| 5 | Ezra 9:3–4 | When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled out some hair from my head and beard, and sat down in horror. Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel gathered around me because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles, while I sat there in horror until the evening offering. |
Nehemiah 13:8 Summary
Nehemiah 13:8 tells us that Nehemiah was very upset when he found out that Tobiah, an enemy of the Israelites, had been given a room in the house of God. He took bold action and threw all of Tobiah's belongings out of the room, because he wanted to protect the purity of God's house. This verse teaches us that we must be careful to keep our hearts and our worship pure, just like God is pure (as seen in 1 John 3:3). We must be willing to take action to remove anything that compromises our faith or our relationship with God, just as Nehemiah did in this verse (see also 2 Corinthians 6:14-18).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Nehemiah so displeased in Nehemiah 13:8?
Nehemiah was greatly displeased because he had discovered that Eliashib had provided a room in the house of God for Tobiah, who was an enemy of the Israelites, as seen in Nehemiah 2:19 and Nehemiah 4:3. This action was a desecration of the holy place and a compromise of the Israelites' faith.
Who was Tobiah and why was he a problem for the Israelites?
Tobiah was an Ammonite official who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the wall, as seen in Nehemiah 2:19 and Nehemiah 4:3. He was a problem for the Israelites because he sought to undermine their faith and their work, and his presence in the house of God was a corruption of the holy place.
What does this verse teach us about the importance of purity in worship?
This verse teaches us that purity in worship is essential, and that anything that compromises the holiness of God's house must be removed, as seen in 2 Chronicles 29:5 and 2 Chronicles 29:15. We must strive to maintain the purity of our worship and our hearts, just as Nehemiah did in this verse.
How does Nehemiah's action in this verse reflect his character and leadership?
Nehemiah's action in this verse reflects his courage, conviction, and commitment to God's law, as seen in Nehemiah 1:4 and Nehemiah 2:4. He was a leader who was willing to take bold action to protect the faith and the people of God, even when it was difficult or unpopular.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be compromising the purity of my worship or my heart, and what steps can I take to remove those things?
- How can I, like Nehemiah, demonstrate courage and conviction in standing up for what is right, even in the face of opposition or challenge?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of being mindful of the company I keep and the influences I allow in my life?
- How can I apply the principle of removing corruption and compromise from my life, just as Nehemiah removed Tobiah's household goods from the room?
- What does this verse reveal to me about God's desire for purity and holiness in our lives, and how can I respond to that desire?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 13:8
And it grieved me sore,.... That such a sacred place should be converted to common use, and to that of an Heathen, and of an enemy to the Jews and their religion: therefore I cast forth all the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 13:8
And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that Eliashib did for Tobiah, in preparing him a chamber in the courts of the house of God. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
It grieved me sore, that so sacred a place should be polluted by one who in many respects ought not to have come there, being no priest, a stranger, an Ammonite, and one of the worst of that people; and that all this should be done by the permission and order of the high priest, who by his office should have punished and reformed these things in others.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
Nehemiah 13:8 And it grieved me sore: therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah out of the chamber.Ver. 8. And it grieved me sore] Such was his zeal for God that he could not bear it; no more could Phineas those two naughty packs, nor Paul the idolatry of Athens, Acts 17:16, his spirit was moved, he was in a fit, yea, almost besides himself, as the word παοωξυνετο signifieth. This the mad world counteth madness, 2 Corinthians 5:13, but madness in this case is better than mopishness, and the true zealot may answer his adversaries as David did Michal, 2 Samuel 6:21, or as Basil did the threatening prefect, who told him that he was mad, Opto me in aeternum sic delirare, I wish I may be so mad to my life’ s end. Therefore I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah] As a profane thing, not fit to be in so holy a place. True zeal, as fire, is active, and saith, Shall I budge, stop, or step back, because hoc Ithacus velit? remit my diligence for fear of a frown, loss, or mischief? Out of doors with this bondwoman and her son; down with this piece of grass, let Adonijah die, though Bathsheba intercede for him, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
(8) It grieved me sore.—The second time we read of Nehemiah’s deep emotion: first, because of the utter dissoluteness of which this was a token; and secondly, because it was a priestly desecration.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
Verse 8. I cast forth all the household stuff of Tobiah] He acted as Jesus Christ did when he found the courts of the Lord's house profaned: He overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of those who sold doves.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 13:8
8. it grieved me sore] Cf. Nehemiah 2:10, ‘it grieved them exceedingly.’ all the household stuff] Literally, ‘all the vessels of the house.’ ‘Stuff’ = the furniture, an old English word. For ‘stuff’ in this sense cf. Genesis 31:37; Genesis 45:20; 1 Samuel 10:22. Aldis Wright (Bible Word-Book, ed, 1, p. 463) cites, in illustration of this word, Hall (Hen. IV. fol. 26 b), ‘Sir Thomas Rampston knight the kynges vice-chamberlain with all his chamber stuffe, And apparell;’ and Shakespeare (Com. of Errors IV. 4), ‘Therefore away to get our stuffe aboard.’
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 13:8
8. I cast forth all the household stuff — The violence of the act was expressive of his indignation and grief. The mention of household stuff shows that Tobiah had used the chamber for his residence while at Jerusalem.
Sermons on Nehemiah 13:8
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The Aroma of Prayer by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and its transformative power in people's lives. He shares his personal journey of learning about prayer and witnessi |
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Where Does Passion Come From? by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the problem of taking our victories over problems and putting them aside, thinking we no longer need God. He emphasizes the constant need for |
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The Fellowship of His Suffering by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses his deep concern about the commercialization and profit-driven motives within the ministry. He criticizes the hiring of a promotion man and a |
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House of Prayer - Part 1 by Jim Cymbala | This sermon reflects on the powerful and unusual depiction of Jesus cleansing the temple, showcasing a side of him that is rarely seen - filled with righteous anger and authority. |
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The Time Has Come to Face the Mountain by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the depth of God's love for humanity and the need for repentance. Jesus enters the temple and drives out those who are profiting from their |
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God's Hell by John Wagner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of eternal punishment in God's hell. He describes a scene where sinners are pleading for mercy but are ultimately cast into the |
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Mark 11 by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the nature of Scripture and the question of its verency or inerrancy. He recommends a clear and simple exposition of the inspiration of Scrip |