Nehemiah 5:8

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will all of you even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.

Nehemiah 5:8 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, that were sold unto the nations; and would ye even sell your brethren, and should they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found never a word.

Nehemiah 5:8 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

and said, “We have done our best to buy back our Jewish brothers who were sold to foreigners, but now you are selling your own brothers, that they may be sold back to us!” But they remained silent, for they could find nothing to say.

Nehemiah 5:8 (BSB)

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What does Nehemiah 5:8 say?

Nehemiah 5:8 in modern King James wording reads: "And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will all of you even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer."

Where is Nehemiah 5:8 found in the Bible?

Nehemiah 5:8 is verse 8 of chapter 5 of the book of Nehemiah, in the Old Testament. Nehemiah has 13 chapters.

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