Nehemiah 10:6 — Word Study
WLCדָּנִיֵּ֥אל גִּנְּת֖וֹן בָּרֽוּךְ׃
BSAHarimChârim MeremothMᵉrêmôwth ObadiahʻÔbadyâh
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| דָּנִיֵּ֥אל | Daniel | Noun proper masculine |
| גִּנְּת֖וֹן | Ginnethon | Noun proper masculine |
| בָּרֽוּךְ׃ | Baruch | Noun proper masculine |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, |
| KJV | Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, |
| ASV | Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, |
| YLT | Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, |
| WEB | Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, |
| BBE | Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch, |
All translations agree on the names listed in this verse.
The verse is a straightforward list of names, emphasizing the individuals' significance without additional clauses.
2 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Nehemiah 10:6
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Context — The Leaders of the Exilesgenerated
Nehemiah 10:6 lists the names of leaders who returned from exile and made a covenant with Nehemiah to uphold God's laws. This section highlights the commitment of these individuals to restore the community and follow divine instructions after the Babylonian exile, similar to the leadership seen in Nehemiah 12:4.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah 12:4 | Iddo, Ginnethon, Abijah, |
| 2 | Nehemiah 3:20 | Next to him, Baruch son of Zabbai diligently repaired another section, from the angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 2 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — דָּנִיֵּ֥אל, da.ni.Yelgenerated
The name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniye'l) means 'God is my judge.' It refers to the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet known for his wisdom and dream interpretations during the Babylonian exile. This name emphasizes the divine oversight in his life and mission.
Daniel is recognized as a significant prophet in the Old Testament, and his inclusion here signifies the importance of leadership grounded in faith and divine authority.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is consistent across translations, with all versions listing the names as they appear in the original Hebrew.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of a single clause with a noun phrase as the subject. The structure is straightforward, listing the names of three individuals in succession, emphasizing their roles as leaders.
This simple structure reflects the importance of each name as part of the community's restoration efforts, highlighting their collective commitment.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates דָּנִיֵּאל as ιραμ, which indicates a direct correspondence with the Hebrew. This choice retains the significance of the name while adapting it to the Greek context.
The other names, גִּנְּת֖וֹן and בָּרֽוּךְ, are also matched in the Septuagint, showing a consistent representation of these key figures in both texts.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Nehemiah 10:6 lists three leaders who returned from exile: Daniel, Ginnethon, and Baruch. These individuals played important roles in the community's restoration and commitment to following God's laws after the Babylonian exile.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Daniel is a well-known prophet whose name means 'God is my judge,' highlighting his role as a leader during the exile.
Ginnethon was a priest who returned with Zerubbabel and is noted for making a covenant with Nehemiah.
Baruch means 'blessed' and he was a friend of the prophet Jeremiah, assisting him during a tumultuous time.
These names represent leaders who were committed to restoring the community and following God's laws after the exile.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- How can I demonstrate leadership in my community like Daniel, Ginnethon, and Baruch?
- What does it mean to uphold God's laws in my daily life?
- In what ways can I support others in their spiritual journeys, similar to how Baruch supported Jeremiah?
- How can I apply the lessons from the restoration of Jerusalem to my own life?
Commentators on this verse — 2 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Nehemiah 10:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentarySeraiah, Azariah, Jeremiah, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Read Robert Jamieson on Nehemiah 10 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges3–8, Priests: 9–13, Levites: 14–28, Chiefs of the peopleThe 21 names here given are those of the priestly houses. The list of Neh 12:1-3 agrees with it in 16 names. The number 21 is peculiar; in chap. 12 the number is larger by one. In Ezra 2, Nehemiah 7, only four priestly houses are recorded, viz. Jedaiah, Immer, Pashur and Harim, as having returned with Zerubbabel. Pashur is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:3; Harim in Nehemiah 10:5. The other priestly families had either developed themselves out of these first four, or had arrived from time to time from Babylon. That 21 and not 24 are recorded, is noteworthy. Various conjectures have been hazarded, e.g. that names have dropped out from the…
Read Cambridge on Nehemiah 10 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Tyndale line
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch;
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Strictly literal
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
(10:7) Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
From the Latin
Daniel, Genthon, Baruch,
Simplified
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Daniel, Ginnethon, Baruch,
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the names listed in this verse, with all three names appearing in both texts. This alignment indicates a shared understanding of these individuals' significance in the restoration narrative.
דָּנִיֵּ֥אל גִּנְּת֖וֹן בָּרֽוּךְ׃
3 of the 3 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
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Lexicons — every word in Nehemiah 10:6
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דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniye'l) refers to the biblical figure Daniel, a prophet known for his interpretations of dreams during the Babylonian exile. His name means 'God is my judge.' Daniel is recognized as the fourth of the major prophets and is also called Belteshazzar. He is first mentioned in Ezra 8:2 and noted for his holiness, as acknowledged by Ezekiel.
דָּנִיֵּאל n.pr.m. Daniel (BH id.)
base
H1841 דָּנִיֵּאל
1841 Daniye'l daw-nee-yale'
(Aramaic) corresponding to 1840; Danijel, the Heb.
prophet:--Daniel.
see HEBREW for 01840
דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.8.2
§ Daniel = "God is my judge"
1) the 4th of the greater prophets, taken as hostage in the first deportation to Babylon, because of the gift of God of the interpretation of dreams, he became the 2nd in command of the Babylon empire and lasted through the end of the Babylonian empire and into the Persian empire. His prophecies are the key to the understanding of end time events. Noted for his purity and holiness by contemporary prophet, Ezekiel
1a) also, 'Belteshazzar' (H01095 or H01096)
דָּנִיֵּאל, דָּנִאֵל (da.niy.yel) — Daniel.
A prophet living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezk.14.14; also called Belteshazzar at Dan.1.7; 2.26; 4.8,9,18,19; 5.12; 10.1;
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
dan'-yel (daniye'l, dani'-el, "God is my judge"; Daniel):
(1) One of the sons of David (1Ch 3:1).
(2) A Levite of the family of Ithamar (Ezr 8:2; Ne 10:6).
(3) A prophet of the time of Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, the hero and author of the Book of Daniel.
1. Early Life:
We know nothing of the early life of Daniel, except what is recorded in the book bearing his name. Here it is said that he was one of the youths of royal or noble seed, who were carried captive by Nebuchadnezzar in the third year of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. These youths were without blemish, well-favored, skillful in all wisdom, endued with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability to stand in the king's palace. The king commanded to teach them the…
Daniel
God is my judge, or judge of God. (1.) David’s second son, “born unto him in Hebron, of Abigail the Carmelitess” (1 Chr. 3:1). He is called also Chileab (2 Sam. 3:3).
(2.) One of the four great prophets, although he is not once spoken of in the Old Testament as a prophet. His life and prophecies are recorded in the Book of Daniel. He was descended from one of the noble families of Judah (Dan. 1:3), and was probably born in Jerusalem about B.C. 623, during the reign of Josiah. At the first deportation of the Jews by Nebuchadnezzar (the kingdom of Israel had come to an end nearly a century before), or immediately after his victory over the Egyptians at the second battle of Carchemish, in the fourth year of the reign of…
(judgment of God). The second son of David, by Abigail the Carmelitess. (1 Chronicles 3:1) In (2 Samuel 3:3) he is called Chileab. (B.C. about 1051.) The fourth of ’the greater prophets." Nothing is known of his parentage or family. He appears, however, to have been of royal or noble descent, (Daniel 1:3) and to have possessed considerable personal endowments. (Daniel 1:4) He was taken to Babylon in "the third year of Jehoiakim" (B.C. 604), and trained for the king’s service. He was divinely supported in his resolve to abstain from the "king’s meat" for fear of defilement. (Daniel 1:8-16) At the close of his three years…
1. Called Belteshazzar by the Chaldeans, a prophet descended from the royal family of David, who was carried captive to Babylon, when very young, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim king of Judah, B. C. 606. He was chosen, with his three companions, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, to reside at Nebuchadnezzar’s court, where he received a suitable education, and made great progress in all the sciences of the Chaldeans, but declined to pollute himself by eating provisions from the king’s table, which would often be ceremonially unclean to a Jew, or defiled by some connection with idol-worship. At the end of their three years’ education, Daniel and his companions excelled all others, and received honorable appointments in the royal service. Here Daniel soon displayed his prophetic gifts in interpreting a dream of Nebuchadnezzar, by whom he was made governor of Babylon, and head of the learned…
גִּנְּתוֹן (Ginnethon) refers to a priest who returned from exile, noted for his covenant with Nehemiah. The name is derived from a root meaning 'gardener.' He is mentioned in Nehemiah 10:6 and also referred to as Ginnetho in Nehemiah 12:4. The lexicons consistently identify him as a significant figure among the exiles.
גִּנְּתוֹן n.pr.m. a priest among the returned exiles
base
H1599 גִּנְּתוֹן
1599 Ginnthown ghin-neth-one
or Ginnthow {ghin-neth-o'}; from 1598; gardener; Ginnethon or
Ginnetho, an Israelite:--Ginnetho, Ginnethon.
see HEBREW for 01598
גִּנְּתוֹן (gin.n.ton) — Ginnethon.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.10.6; also called Ginnethoi (KJV: Ginnetho) at Neh.12.4;
§ Ginnetho or Ginnethon = "gardener"
a priest among the exiles who returned with Zerubbabel and who covenanted with Nehemiah
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
(gardener), a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Nehemiah 10:6) (B.C. 410.)
→ Also called GINNETHO, a companion of Nehemiah Ne 10:6; 12:4,16
בָּרוּךְ (Baruwk) means 'blessed' and refers to a name associated with several individuals in the Old Testament. These include Baruch, the friend and scribe of Jeremiah, and priests involved in rebuilding Jerusalem after the Exile. The word is derived from a passive participle form, indicating a state of being blessed.
בָּרוּךְ n.pr.m. (blessed)
friend and amanuensis of Jeremiah
a priest, son of Zabbai (Zaccai)
son of Colhozeh, of the tribe of Judah
base
H1263 בָּרוּךְ
1263 Baruwk baw-rook'
passive participle from 1288; blessed; Baruk, the name of
three Israelites:--Baruch.
see HEBREW for 01288
בָּרוּךְ (ba.rukh) — Baruch.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.20;
son of: Zabbai (H2079H)
§ Baruch = "blessed"
1) friend, amanuensis, and faithful attendant of Jeremiah
2) a priest, the son of Zabbai who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
3) a priest, or family of priests, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
4) son of Col-hozeh, a descendant of Perez or Pharez, the son of Judah
בָּרוּךְ (ba.rukh) — Baruch.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.10.6
§ Baruch = "blessed"
1) friend, amanuensis, and faithful attendant of Jeremiah
2) a priest, the son of Zabbai who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
3) a priest, or family of priests, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah
4) son of Col-hozeh, a descendant of Perez or Pharez, the son of Judah
בָּרוּךְ (ba.rukh) — Baruch.
HNpm — Noun proper masculineHNpm
ba'-ruk, bar'-uk (baruk; Barouch, "blessed"):
(1) Son of Neriah and brother of Seraiah, King Zedekiah's chamberlain (Jer 51:59). He was the devoted friend (Jer 32:12), the amanuensis (36:4 ff,32) and faithful attendant (36:10 ff; Josephus, Ant, X, vi, 2) of the prophet Jeremiah. He seems to have been of noble family (see Ant, X, ix, 1; compare Jer 51:59; Baruch 1:1). He was also according to Josephus a man of unusual acquirements (Ant., X, ix, 1). He might have risen to a high position and seemed conscious of this, but under Jeremiah's influence (see Jer 45:5) he repressed his ambition, being content to throw in his lot with the great prophet whose secretary and companion…
Baruch
Blessed. (1.) The secretary of the prophet Jeremiah (32:12; 36:4). He was of the tribe of Judah (51:59). To him Jeremiah dictated his prophecies regarding the invasion of the Babylonians and the Captivity. These he read to the people from a window in the temple in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim, king of Judah (Jer. 36). He afterwards read them before the counsellors of the king at a private interview; and then to the king himself, who, after hearing a part of the roll, cut it with a penknife, and threw it into the fire of his winter parlour, where he was sitting.
During the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar, he was the keeper of the deed of purchase Jeremiah had made of the territory of Hanameel (Jer. 32:12). Being accused by his enemies of favouring the Chaldeans, he was cast, with Jeremiah, into prison, where he…
(blessed). Son of Neriah, the friend, (Jeremiah 32:12) amanuensis, (Jeremiah 26:4-32) and faithful attendant of Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 36:10) ff. (B.C. 603.) He was of a noble family, comp. (Jeremiah 51:59) Bar. 1:1, and of distinguished acquirements. His enemies accused him of influencing Jeremiah in favor of the Chaldaeans, (Jeremiah 43:3) cf. Jere 27:13 And he was imprisoned until the capture of Jerusalem, B.C. 586. By the permission of Nebuchadnezzar he remained with Jeremiah at Mizpeh, Jos. Ant. x.9, 1, but was afterwards forced to go down to Egypt. (Jeremiah…
1. The son of Neriah, of a distinguished family in the tribe of Judah. He was the faithful friend of Jeremiah. About 605 B. C. he wrote down, from the lips of Jeremiah, all the divine messages to that prophet, and subsequently read them to the people, and again to certain princes. These last took the book, and soon made known its contents to king Jehoiakim, who impiously destroyed it. Baruch wrote it down a second time as before, with some additions, Jer 36:1- 32.
He is supposed by some to have accompanied his brother Seraiah to Babylon, with the predictions of Jeremiah respecting that city, Jer 51:59-64. He afterwards shared the persecution of the prophet, was imprisoned with him, and forced to go to Egypt with the rebellious Jews,