Nehemiah 5:3

“Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.”

"Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth." - Nehemiah 5:3
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What does Nehemiah 5:3 mean?

The Bible verse Nehemiah 5:3 from the King James Version (KJV) says, "Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth." This verse is part of the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament, which…

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Restoration in Times of Dearth

In the book of Nehemiah, we encounter a vivid portrayal of resilience amid adversity. Nehemiah 5:3 (KJV) states: "Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth." This brief yet poignant verse…

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A Prayer for Deliverance from Economic Hardship

Heavenly Father, We come before You in humility and reverence, bearing the weight of our struggles and the challenges that overwhelm us in these trying times. Lord, as we reflect on Nehemiah 5:3, where it states, "Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands…

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Nehemiah 5:3 - "Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth."
Nehemiah 3:5 - "And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord."
"And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord." - Nehemiah 3:5
Nehemiah 10:5 - "Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,"
Nehemiah 12:5 - "Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,"
Nehemiah 12:3 - "Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth,"
Nehemiah 10:3 - "Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah,"
Nehemiah 5:1 - "And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews."
"Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah," - Nehemiah 10:5
"Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah," - Nehemiah 12:5
Nehemiah 3:22 - "And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain."
Nehemiah 5:6 - "¶ And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words."
Nehemiah 3:16 - "After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty."
"Pashur, Amariah, Malchijah," - Nehemiah 10:3
"Shechaniah, Rehum, Meremoth," - Nehemiah 12:3
Nehemiah 3:32 - "And between the going up of the corner unto the sheep gate repaired the goldsmiths and the merchants."
Nehemiah 5:19 - "Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people."
Nehemiah 3:3 - "But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof."
Nehemiah 5:4 - "There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards."
Nehemiah 3:9 - "And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem."
Nehemiah 3:18 - "After him repaired their brethren, Bavai the son of Henadad, the ruler of the half part of Keilah."
Nehemiah 6:5 - "Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;"
Nehemiah 3:11 - "Malchijah the son of Harim, and Hashub the son of Pahath-moab, repaired the other piece, and the tower of the furnaces."
Nehemiah 3:2 - "And next unto him builded the men of Jericho. And next to them builded Zaccur the son of Imri."
Nehemiah 3:28 - "From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house."
Nehemiah 4:5 - "And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders."
Nehemiah 13:3 - "Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude."
"And after him repaired the priests, the men of the plain." - Nehemiah 3:22
Nehemiah 11:5 - "And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni."