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Selected Verse: Nehemiah 5:16 - Strong Concordance

Verse	Translation	Text
Ne 5:16	Strong Concordance	Yea, also I continued [02388] in the work [04399] of this wall [02346], neither bought [07069] we any land [07704]: and all my servants [05288] were gathered [06908] thither unto the work [04399].
	King James	Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

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Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]
I continued ... land - i. e. - "I took my share in the work of the wall, as general superintendent. I did not take advantage of the general poverty to buy poor men's plots of ground."

Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834]

I continued ... land - i. e. - "I took my share in the work of the wall, as general superintendent. I did not take advantage of the general poverty to buy poor men's plots of ground."

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
I continued - Overseeing, directing, and encouraging the workmen, which was my whole business; and this at my own cost. Bought - Of our poor brethren, whose necessities gave abundant opportunity of enriching myself with good bargains.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

I continued - Overseeing, directing, and encouraging the workmen, which was my whole business; and this at my own cost. Bought - Of our poor brethren, whose necessities gave abundant opportunity of enriching myself with good bargains.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Neither bought we any land - Neither he nor his officers took any advantage of the necessities of the people, to buy their lands, etc. He even made his own servants to work at the wall.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Neither bought we any land - Neither he nor his officers took any advantage of the necessities of the people, to buy their lands, etc. He even made his own servants to work at the wall.

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