Nehemiah 6:11
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Nehemiah 6:11 in other translations
| BSB | But I replied, “Should a man like me run away? Should one like me go into the temple to save his own life? I will not go!” |
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| WEB | I said, “Should a man like me flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.” |
| ASV | And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. |
| YLT | And I say, ‘A man such as I--doth he flee? and who as I, that doth go in unto the temple, and live? --I do not go in.' |
| DARBY | And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, could go into the temple, and live? I will not go in. |
| BBE | And I said, Am I the sort of man to go in flight? what man, in my position, would go into the Temple to keep himself safe? I will not go in. |
| Webster | And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. |
What does Nehemiah 6:11 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 6:10-14
10-14. Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah, &c.--This man was the son of a priest, who was an intimate and confidential friend of Nehemiah. The young man claimed to be endowed with the gift of prophecy. Having been secretly bribed by Sanballat, he, in his pretended capacity of prophet, told Nehemiah that his enemies were that night to make an attempt upon his life. He advised him, at the same time, to…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Nehemiah 6:10-14
The greatest mischief our enemies can do us, is, to frighten us from our duty, and to lead us to do what is sinful. Let us never decline a good work, never do a bad one. We ought to try all advice, and to reject what is contrary to the word of God. Every man should study to be consistent. Should I, a professed Christian, called to be a saint, a child of God, a member of Christ, a temple of the Holy Ghost, should I…
Nehemiah 6:11 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Nehemiah 6:11
- Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
- Psalms 11:1-2
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
- Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
- Philippians 2:17
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
- Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
- Luke 13:31-33
The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee. And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected. Nevertheless I must walk to day, and to morrow, and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.
- Psalms 112:6
Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
- Psalms 112:8
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
- Ecclesiastes 10:1
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
- Nehemiah 6:3
And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
- 1 Samuel 19:5
For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
- Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
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Context
- Nehemiah 6:10
Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.
- Nehemiah 6:11
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
- Nehemiah 6:12
And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
Nehemiah 6:11 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Entonces dije: ¿Un hombre como yo ha de huir? ¿y quién, que como yo fuera, entraría al templo para salvar la vida? No entraré. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et je dis: Un homme comme moi fuirait-il? Et quel homme comme moi entrerait dans le temple et vivrait? Je n’entrerai pas. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Aber ich sprach: Ein Mann wie ich sollte fliehen? und wie könnte einer, wie ich bin, in den Tempel hineingehen und am Leben bleiben? Ich will nicht hineingehen! |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et dixi: Num quisquam similis mei fugit? et quis ut ego ingredietur templum, et vivet? non ingrediar. |