Nehemiah 7:15
Nehemiah 7:15 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Binnui, 648;
The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.
The children of Binnui, six hundred forty and eight.
The children of Binnui, six hundred and forty-eight.
the sons of Binnui, 648;
The sonnes of Binnui, sixe hundreth and eight and fourtie.
Sons of Binnui: six hundred forty and eight.
The children of Binnui: six hundred forty-eight.
The children of Binnui, six hundred and forty eight.
The children of Bannui, six hundred forty-eight.
648 men from the clan of Bani (OR, Binnui);
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:15
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Nehemiah 7:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
בִנּ֔וּי
שֵׁ֥שׁ
מֵא֖וֹת
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בִנּ֔וּי
Binnûwy
H1131
Binnui
N-proper
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
forty
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:15
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בִנּ֔וּי
Binnûwy
H1131
"Binnui"
N-proper
Binnui was an Israelite who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall under Nehemiah. His name means built up and he is also called Bani in some passages.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.8.7; also called Binnui at Neh.10.9; 12.8; Another name of ba.ni (בָּנִי "Bani" H1137M) § Binnui = "built up" 1) an exile returnee with Zerubbabel, son of Henadad, who assisted at the reparation of the wall of Jerusalem, under Nehemiah 2) a Levite in time of Ezra, father of Noadiah 3) another Levite in time of Ezra, who took a foreign wife 4) still another Levite in time of Ezra, who took a foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Binnui. See also: Ezra 8:33; Nehemiah 3:24; Nehemiah 12:8.
שֵׁ֥שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
מֵא֖וֹת
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
אַרְבָּעִ֥ים
ʼarbâʻîym
H705
"forty"
Adj
The number forty is what this Hebrew word represents, often used in the Bible to mark significant periods of time, like the 40 days of rain in Genesis or the 40 years of Israel's wilderness journey.
Definition: forty
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: -forty. See also: Genesis 5:13; Judges 13:1; Psalms 95:10.
וּ/שְׁמֹנָֽה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:15
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
13the descendants of Zattu, 845;
14the descendants of Zaccai, 760;
15the descendants of Binnui, 648;
16the descendants of Bebai, 628; 17the descendants of Azgad, 2,322;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 2:10 | the descendants of Bani, 642; |
Nehemiah 7:15 Summary
The verse Nehemiah 7:15 records the number of descendants of Binnui who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, which was 648. This verse shows that God is concerned with the details of our lives and is faithful to His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21. Just like the descendants of Binnui, we are part of a larger community of faith and are called to be faithful to God's call on our lives. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence in His plan for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the number 648 in Nehemiah 7:15?
The number 648 represents the descendants of Binnui who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:15, and is part of the larger census in Nehemiah 7, which demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21.
Who were the descendants of Binnui?
The descendants of Binnui were a family group within the tribe of Israel, and their return to Jerusalem is recorded in Nehemiah 7:15, similar to other family groups in Nehemiah 7:13-17, such as the descendants of Zattu and Zaccai.
What does this verse reveal about God's plan for His people?
This verse reveals that God is concerned with the details of His people's lives, including their family lines and numbers, as seen in Nehemiah 7:15 and supported by Psalm 87:6 and Isaiah 43:5.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of Nehemiah?
This verse is part of the narrative of the return of the Israelites to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, as seen in Nehemiah 1-7, and demonstrates the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people, as seen in Jeremiah 29:14 and Ezekiel 37:21-22.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to be part of a larger community of faith, as seen in the descendants of Binnui in Nehemiah 7:15?
- How does the recording of specific numbers and family lines in Nehemiah 7:15 reflect God's care and concern for His people?
- In what ways can I, like the descendants of Binnui, be faithful to God's call on my life and contribute to the larger story of His people?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and community in the life of a believer, as seen in Nehemiah 7:15 and supported by Psalm 128:3 and Proverbs 22:6?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:15
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:15
These are the children of the province, that went up out of the captivity, of those that had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away, and came again to Jerusalem
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:15
(5-73) The genealogical reckoning of the people, as the first step towards increasing the population of the metropolis, is determined on, not without express Divine suggestion; the allusion to this inspiration from God, is, as in Nehemiah 2:12, very emphatic. The original register of Zerubbabelis found and copied. The express language of both Ezra and Nehemiah makes it plain that this is no other than the list of those who came up with Zerubbabel and Joshua after the decree of Cyrus, in B.C. 538. Nehemiah’s own census follows, in Nehemiah 11. The exposition, especially as compared with Ezra 2, has been given on that chapter.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 7:15
15. Binnui] = Bani in Ezra: cf. Nehemiah 10:14; 1Es 5:12.