Nehemiah 5:3

And there were some who said, We are giving our fields and our vine-gardens and our houses for debt: let us get grain because we are in need.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

2For there were some who said, We, our sons and our daughters, are a great number: let us get grain, so that we may have food for our needs.

4And there were others who said, We have given up our fields and our vine-gardens to get money for the king's taxes.

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Cross References

Genesis 47:15And when all the money in Egypt and Canaan was gone, the Egyptians came to Joseph, and said, Give us bread; would you have us come to destruction before your eyes? for we have no more money.

Leviticus 25:36Take no interest from him, in money or in goods, but have the fear of your God before you, and let your brother make a living among you.

Nehemiah 5:11Give back to them this very day their fields, their vine-gardens, their olive-gardens, and their houses, as well as a hundredth part of the money and the grain and the wine and the oil which you have taken from them.

Matthew Henry on Nehemiah 5:2-6

The Complaints of the Poor. ( b. c. 445.) 1 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews. 2 For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live. 3 Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth. 4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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