Nehemiah 3:18

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah.

Complete Jewish Bible:

After him their colleagues, Bavai the son of Henadad, leader of half the district of Ke'ilah, made repairs.

Berean Standard Bible:

Next to him, their countrymen made repairs under Binnui son of Henadad, ruler of the other half-district of Keilah.

American Standard Version:

After him repaired their brethren, Bavvai the son of Henadad, the ruler of half the district of Keilah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

After{H310} him repaired{H2388} their brethren{H251}, Bavai{H942} the son{H1121} of Henadad{H2582}, the ruler{H8269} of the half{H2677} part{H6418} of Keilah{H7084}.

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Commentary for Nehemiah 3:18

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H310
    There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אַחַר
    Transliteration: ʼachar
    Pronunciation: akh-ar'
    Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
  2. Strong's Number: H2388
    There are 266 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָזַק
    Transliteration: châzaq
    Pronunciation: khaw-zak'
    Description: a primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer; aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand.
  3. Strong's Number: H251
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָח
    Transliteration: ʼâch
    Pronunciation: awkh
    Description: a primitive word; a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance (like father)); another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'.
  4. Strong's Number: H942
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּוַּי
    Transliteration: Bavvay
    Pronunciation: bav-vah'ee
    Description: probably of Persian origin; Bavvai, an Israelite; Bavai.
  5. Strong's Number: H1121
    There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בֵּן
    Transliteration: bên
    Pronunciation: bane
    Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [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.
  6. Strong's Number: H2582
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֵנָדָד
    Transliteration: Chênâdâd
    Pronunciation: khay-naw-dawd'
    Description: probably from חֵן and הֲדַד; favor of Hadad; Chenadad, an Israelite; Henadad.
  7. Strong's Number: H8269
    There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שַׂר
    Transliteration: sar
    Pronunciation: sar
    Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward.
  8. Strong's Number: H2677
    There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֵצִי
    Transliteration: chêtsîy
    Pronunciation: khay-tsee'
    Description: from חָצָהlemma חָעָה ayin, corrected to חָצָה; the half or middle; half, middle, mid(-night), midst, part, two parts.
  9. Strong's Number: H6418
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פֶּלֶךְ
    Transliteration: pelek
    Pronunciation: peh'-lek
    Description: from an unused root meaning to be round; a circuit (i.e. district); also a spindle (as whirled); hence, a crutch; (di-) staff, participle
  10. Strong's Number: H7084
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קְעִילָה
    Transliteration: Qᵉʻîylâh
    Pronunciation: keh-ee-law'
    Description: perhaps from קָלַע in the sense of enclosing; citadel; Keilah, a place in Palestine; Keilah.