Nehemiah 7:40
Nehemiah 7:40 in Multiple Translations
the descendants of Immer, 1,052;
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two.
The children of Immer, a thousand and fifty-two.
the sons of Immer, 1,052;
The sonnes of Immer, a thousand and two and fiftie.
sons of Immer: a thousand fifty and two;
The children of Immer: one thousand fifty-two.
The children of Immer, a thousand and fifty two.
The children of Emmer, one thousand fifty-two.
1,052 from the clan of Immer;
Berean Amplified Bible — Nehemiah 7:40
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Nehemiah 7:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּנֵ֣י
אִמֵּ֔ר
אֶ֖לֶף
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אִמֵּ֔ר
ʼImmêr
H564
Immer
N-proper
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
fifty
Adj
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 7:40
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.
אִמֵּ֔ר
ʼImmêr
H564
"Immer"
N-proper
Immer was the name of several Israelites, including a priest during David's time and the father of a priest named Zadok, as mentioned in the Bible.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.29; father of: Zadok (H6659K) § Immer = "he hath said" 1) a priest in David's time 2) a priest in Jeremiah's time 3) the father of Zadok the priest 4) an ancestor of a priest
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Immer. See also: 1 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 3:29; Jeremiah 20:1.
אֶ֖לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
חֲמִשִּׁ֥ים
chămishshîym
H2572
"fifty"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.
Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.
וּ/שְׁנָֽיִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 7:40
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Context — The List of Returning Exiles
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 24:14 | the fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, |
| 2 | Ezra 2:37 | the descendants of Immer, 1,052; |
Nehemiah 7:40 Summary
Nehemiah 7:40 tells us about the descendants of Immer, who were a family of priests. This verse shows that God is faithful to His people and cares about every detail, just like we see in Psalm 138:8. The listing of the descendants of Immer also highlights the importance of family and heritage in the biblical account, similar to what we see in Genesis 5:1-32. By looking at this verse, we can learn to trust in God's faithfulness and care for us, just as He cared for the descendants of Immer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to list the descendants of Immer in Nehemiah 7:40?
The listing of the descendants of Immer in Nehemiah 7:40 is important because it highlights God's faithfulness to His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 31:6, and demonstrates the attention to detail in the biblical account, similar to the genealogies in 1 Chronicles 1-9.
What can we learn about the priestly lineage from Nehemiah 7:40?
From Nehemiah 7:40, we learn that the descendants of Immer were part of the priestly lineage, which emphasizes the significance of the priestly order in Israel, as established in Exodus 28:1 and reinforced in Ezekiel 44:15-16.
How does the number of descendants of Immer compare to other families in the chapter?
The 1,052 descendants of Immer in Nehemiah 7:40 are fewer than the 3,930 descendants of Senaah in Nehemiah 7:38, but more than the 973 descendants of Jedaiah in Nehemiah 7:39, illustrating the diversity in family sizes among the returning exiles.
What does the presence of the descendants of Immer indicate about the post-exilic community?
The presence of the descendants of Immer, as recorded in Nehemiah 7:40, indicates that the post-exilic community was actively seeking to reestablish their religious and social structures, in accordance with God's commands in Ezra 7:10 and Nehemiah 13:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways can I demonstrate faithfulness to God, just as He has been faithful to the descendants of Immer?
- How can I apply the attention to detail seen in Nehemiah 7:40 to my own life and walk with God?
- What role do I play in preserving and passing on my spiritual heritage, just as the descendants of Immer did?
- In what ways can I support and encourage those in priestly or leadership roles, as seen in the context of Nehemiah 7:40?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 7:40
[See comments on Ne 7:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 7:40
The children of Immer, a thousand fifty and two. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 7:40
(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.