Nehemiah 4:10

“And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And Iudah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish, so that we are not able to build the wall.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Thus in Judah it was said, "The strength of the burden bearers is failing, Yet there is much rubbish; And we ourselves are unable To rebuild the wall."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Judah said, The strength of the workmen is giving way, and there is much waste material; it is impossible for us to put up the wall.
- Basic English Bible

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens faileth, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build at the wall.
- Darby Bible

And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
- Webster's Bible

Judah said, "The strength of the bearers of burdens is fading, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall."
- World English Bible

And Judah saith, `The power of the burden-bearers hath become feeble, and the rubbish [is] abundant, and we are not able to build on the wall.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

(4:4) And Judah said: 'The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Nehemiah 4:10


4:10 Judah - The Jews now dwelling in Judah, some of them being partly terrified by their enemies, and partly wearied with continual labour. Rubbish - More than we are able suddenly to remove. Not able - Being forced to spend our time in removing the rubbish, and therefore we must desist for a season.


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