King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
These sought their register [among] those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"These tried to locate their geneaolgical records, but they weren't found. Therefore they were considered defiled and were not allowed to serve as cohanim.
Berean Standard Bible:
These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.
American Standard Version:
These sought their registeramongthose that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
These sought{H1245} their register{H3791} among those that were reckoned by genealogy{H3187}, but it was not found{H4672}: therefore were they, as polluted{H1351}, put from the priesthood{H3550}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Nehemiah 7:5
- ¶ And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,
1 Chronicles 9:1
- ¶ So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they [were] written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, [who] were carried away to Babylon for their transgression.
Nehemiah 13:29
- Remember them, O my God, because they have defiled the priesthood, and the covenant of the priesthood, and of the Levites.
Matthew 22:11
- And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
Matthew 22:13
- Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast [him] into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Leviticus 4:3
- If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering.
Matthew 25:11
- Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
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Commentary for Nehemiah 7:64
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1245
There are 215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּקַשׁ
Transliteration: bâqash
Pronunciation: baw-kash'
Description: a primitive root; to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after; ask, beg, beseech, desire, enquire, get, make inquisition, procure, (make) request, require, seek (for). - Strong's Number: H3791
There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּתָב
Transliteration: kâthâb
Pronunciation: kaw-thawb'
Description: from כָּתַב; something written, i.e. a writing, record or book; register, scripture, writing. - Strong's Number: H3187
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָחַשׂ
Transliteration: yâchas
Pronunciation: yaw-khas'
Description: a primitive root; to sprout; used only as denominative from יַחַשׂ; to enroll by pedigree; (number after, number throughout the) genealogy (to be reckoned), be reckoned by genealogies. - Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H1351
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּאַל
Transliteration: gâʼal
Pronunciation: gaw-al'
Description: a primitive root, (rather identified with גָּאַל, through the idea of freeing, i.e. repudiating); to soil or (figuratively) desecrate; defile, pollute, stain. - Strong's Number: H3550
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּהֻנָּה
Transliteration: kᵉhunnâh
Pronunciation: keh-hoon-naw'
Description: from כָּהַן; priesthood; priesthood, priest's office.