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Neemias, 6

1. tote dareioV o basileuV eqhken gnwmhn kai epeskeyato en taiV biblioqhkaiV opou h gaza keitai en babulwni

1. factum est autem cum audisset Sanaballat et Tobia et Gosem Arabs et ceteri inimici nostri quod ædificassem ego murum et non esset in ipso residua interruptio usque ad tempus autem illud valvas non posueram in portis

2. kai eureqh en polei en th barei thV mhdwn polewV kefaliV mia kai touto hn gegrammenon en auth upomnhma

2. miserunt Sanaballat et Gosem ad me dicentes veni et percutiamus fœdus pariter in viculis in campo Ono ipsi autem cogitabant ut facerent mihi malum

3. en etei prwtw kurou basilewV kuroV o basileuV eqhken gnwmhn peri oikou tou qeou tou en ierousalhm oikoV oikodomhqhtw kai topoV ou qusiazousin ta qusiasmata kai eqhken eparma uyoV phceiV exhkonta platoV autou phcewn exhkonta

3. misi ergo ad eos nuntios dicens opus grande ego facio et non possum descendere ne forte neglegatur cum venero et descendero ad vos

4. kai domoi liqinoi krataioi treiV kai domoV xulinoV eiV kai h dapanh ex oikou tou basilewV doqhsetai

4. miserunt autem ad me secundum verbum hoc per quattuor vices et respondi eis juxta sermonem priorem

5. kai ta skeuh oikou tou qeou ta argura kai ta crusa a naboucodonosor exhnegken apo oikou tou en ierousalhm kai ekomisen eiV babulwna kai doqhtw kai apelqatw eiV ton naon ton en ierousalhm epi topou ou eteqh en oikw tou qeou

5. et misit ad me Sanaballat juxta verbum prius quinta vice puerum suum et epistulam habebat in manu scriptam hoc modo

6. nun dwsete eparcoi peran tou potamou saqarbouzana kai oi sundouloi autwn afarsacaioi oi en pera tou potamou makran onteV ekeiqen

6. in gentibus auditum est et Gosem dixit quod tu et Judæi cogitetis rebellare et propterea ædifices murum et levare te velis super eos regem propter quam causam

7. afete to ergon oikou tou qeou oi afhgoumenoi twn ioudaiwn kai oi presbuteroi twn ioudaiwn oikon tou qeou ekeinon oikodomeitwsan epi tou topou autou

7. et prophetas posueris qui prædicent de te in Hierusalem dicentes rex in Judæa est auditurus est rex verba hæc idcirco nunc veni ut ineamus consilium pariter

8. kai ap' emou eteqh gnwmh mhpote ti poihshte meta twn presbuterwn twn ioudaiwn tou oikodomhsai oikon tou qeou ekeinon kai apo uparcontwn basilewV twn forwn peran tou potamou epimelwV dapanh estw didomenh toiV andrasin ekeinoiV to mh katarghqhnai

8. et misi ad eos dicens non est factum secundum verba hæc quæ tu loqueris de corde enim tuo tu conponis hæc

9. kai o an usterhma kai uiouV bown kai kriwn kai amnouV eiV olokautwseiV tw qew tou ouranou purouV alaV oinon elaion kata to rhma twn ierewn twn en ierousalhm estw didomenon autoiV hmeran en hmera o ean aithswsin

9. omnes autem hii terrebant nos cogitantes quod cessarent manus nostræ ab opere et quiesceremus quam ob causam magis confortavi manus meas

10. ina wsin prosferonteV euwdiaV tw qew tou ouranou kai proseucwntai eiV zwhn tou basilewV kai twn uiwn autou

10. et ingressus sum domum Samajæ filii Dalajæ filii Metabehel secreto qui ait tractemus nobiscum in domo Dei in medio templi et claudamus portas ædis quia venturi sunt ut interficiant te et nocte venturi sunt ad occidendum te

11. kai ap' emou eteqh gnwmh oti paV anqrwpoV oV allaxei to rhma touto kaqaireqhsetai xulon ek thV oikiaV autou kai wrqwmenoV paghsetai ep' autou kai o oikoV autou to kat' eme poihqhsetai

11. et dixi num quisquam similis mei fugit et quis ut ego ingredietur templum et vivet non ingrediar

12. kai o qeoV ou kataskhnoi to onoma ekei katastreyei panta basilea kai laon oV ektenei thn ceira autou allaxai h afanisai ton oikon tou qeou ekeinon ton en ierousalhm egw dareioV eqhka gnwmhn epimelwV estai

12. et intellexi quod Deus non misisset eum sed quasi vaticinans locutus esset ad me et Tobia et Sanaballat conduxissent eum

13. tote qanqanai eparcoV peran tou potamou saqarbouzana kai oi sundouloi autou proV o apesteilen dareioV o basileuV outwV epoihsan epimelwV

13. acceperat enim pretium ut territus facerem et peccarem et haberent malum quod exprobrarent mihi

14. kai oi presbuteroi twn ioudaiwn wkodomousan kai oi leuitai en profhteia aggaiou tou profhtou kai zacariou uiou addw kai anwkodomhsan kai kathrtisanto apo gnwmhV qeou israhl kai apo gnwmhV kurou kai dareiou kai arqasasqa basilewn perswn

14. memento Domine mei pro Tobia et Sanaballat juxta opera eorum talia sed et Noadiæ prophetæ et ceterorum prophetarum qui terrebant me

15. kai etelesan ton oikon touton ewV hmeraV trithV mhnoV adar o estin etoV ekton th basileia dareiou tou basilewV

15. conpletus est autem murus vicesimo quinto die mensis elul quinquaginta duobus diebus

16. kai epoihsan oi uioi israhl oi iereiV kai oi leuitai kai oi kataloipoi uiwn apoikesiaV egkainia tou oikou tou qeou en eufrosunh

16. factum est ergo cum audissent omnes inimici nostri ut timerent universæ gentes quæ erant in circuitu nostro et conciderent intra semet ipsos et scirent quod a Deo factum esset opus hoc

17. kai proshnegkan eiV ta egkainia tou oikou tou qeou moscouV ekaton kriouV diakosiouV amnouV tetrakosiouV cimarouV aigwn peri amartiaV uper pantoV israhl dwdeka eiV ariqmon fulwn israhl

17. sed et in diebus illis multæ optimatium Judæorum epistulæ mittebantur ad Tobiam et a Tobia veniebant ad eos

18. kai esthsan touV iereiV en diairesesin autwn kai touV leuitaV en merismoiV autwn epi douleia qeou tou en ierousalhm kata thn grafhn bibliou mwush

18. multi enim erant in Judæa habentes juramentum ejus quia gener erat Secheniæ filii Orei et Johanan filius ejus acceperat filiam Mosollam filii Barachiæ

19. kai epoihsan oi uioi thV apoikesiaV to pasca th tessareskaidekath tou mhnoV tou prwtou

19. sed et laudabant eum coram me et verba mea nuntiabant ei et Tobias mittebat epistulas ut terreret me

20. oti ekaqarisqhsan oi iereiV kai oi leuitai ewV eiV panteV kaqaroi kai esfaxan to pasca toiV pasin uioiV thV apoikesiaV kai toiV adelfoiV autwn toiV iereusin kai eautoiV

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21. kai efagon oi uioi israhl to pasca oi apo thV apoikesiaV kai paV o cwrizomenoV thV akaqarsiaV eqnwn thV ghV proV autouV tou ekzhthsai kurion qeon israhl

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22. kai epoihsan thn eorthn twn azumwn epta hmeraV en eufrosunh oti eufranen autouV kurioV kai epestreyen kardian basilewV assour ep' autouV krataiwsai taV ceiraV autwn en ergoiV oikou tou qeou israhl

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Footnotes:

6:1-4 - Sanballat and Geshem try to deceive Nehemiah with false invitations of peace, but he remains steadfast in his mission. Persistence in the face of opposition is crucial to accomplishing God's work (see also Proverbs 4:25-27 and Ephesians 6:13).

6:5-9 - Sanballat accuses Nehemiah of treason in an open letter, but Nehemiah denies it and prays for strength. Prayer is a powerful weapon against intimidation and slander (see also Psalm 55:22 and Matthew 5:11-12).

6:10-13 - Nehemiah is falsely warned to hide in the temple, but he discerns the deception. Spiritual discernment is vital to avoid falling into traps that lead one astray from God's will (see also Proverbs 14:15 and 1 Corinthians 2:15).

06:14 - Nehemiah prays that God will judge those who tried to intimidate him, entrusting vengeance to the Lord. He does not retaliate, but leaves justice to God, reflecting faith in divine sovereignty (see also Romans 12:19 and 2 Thessalonians 1:6).

6:15-16 - The wall of Jerusalem is completed in 52 days, surprising Israel's enemies. Nehemiah's success demonstrates that when the people work together and trust in God, even the most difficult tasks can be accomplished (see also Psalm 127:1 and Philippians 4:13).

Verses related to Neemias, 6:

Nehemiah chapter 6 reports the final conspiracies against the work. How does Nehemiah overcome the latest attempts at sabotage? This intense text describes the distraction, defamation, and intimidation tactics used by enemies. The chapter highlights Nehemiah's unwavering determination and dependence on divine guidance. Nehemiah 6 culminates in the completion of the walls, demonstrating how faithfulness to God triumphs over opposition. Investigate with us five biblical passages that relate to the themes of discernment and perseverance in this eye-opening chapter.

Psalms 56:11: "In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, in God I trust, and will not fear. What can the man do to me?" - This verse reflects Nehemiah's trust in God in the face of threats and opposition, as seen in Nehemiah 6.

Proverbs 29:25: "The fear of man will form a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be put on high retreat." - This passage echoes Nehemiah's refusal to give in to fear in the face of threats from his enemies in Nehemiah 6.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9: "In everything we are troubled, but not distressed; perplexed, but not discouraged; persecuted, but not helpless; shot down, but not destroyed." - These words of Paul reflect Nehemiah's perseverance in the face of opposition and difficulties described in Nehemiah 6.

Ephesians 6:11: "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can stand firm against the schemes of the devil." - This verse recalls Nehemiah's vigilance and firmness against the strategies of his enemies in Nehemiah 6.

James 1:2-3: "My brothers, consider it a source of great joy when you go through various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - This passage reflects Nehemiah's attitude when facing the trials and oppositions described in Nehemiah 6.

FAQ:

How did the enemies try to hinder the reconstruction of the walls?

Sanballat, Tobiah, and other enemies tried to intimidate Nehemiah through threats, gossip, and attempts to distract him, but he was not swayed. (Nehemiah 6:1-9)

What was Nehemiah's strategy to avoid being deceived by his enemies?

Nehemiah remained steadfast in his mission, rejecting offers of encounter with his enemies and recognizing their intentions. (Nehemiah 6:10-14)

What did the enemies try to do to discredit Nehemiah?

They tried to slander Nehemiah, accusing him of making himself king and wanting to rebel against the king of Persia, but he stood firm. (Nehemiah 6:5-9)

What was Nehemiah's reaction after the walls were completed?

Nehemiah celebrated the completion of the rebuilding of the walls with the people, showing gratitude to God for their protection and victory. (Nehemiah 6:15-16)

How did the enemies react to the completion of Nehemiah’s work?

The enemies recognized that the work was of God, because despite attempts to sabotage it, the walls were rebuilt in record time. (Nehemiah 6:16)


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