Parallel Verses
King James Version
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
New American Standard Bible
But I said, “
Holman Bible
But I said, “Should a man like me run away? How can I enter the temple and live?
International Standard Version
But I asked him, "Should a man like me run? Should someone like me run into the Temple to save his life? I won't go there!"
A Conservative Version
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
American Standard Version
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Amplified
But I said, “Should a man like me flee [in fear and hide]? Should
Bible in Basic English
And I said, Am I the sort of man to go in flight? what man, in my position, would go into the Temple to keep himself safe? I will not go in.
Darby Translation
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, could go into the temple, and live? I will not go in.
Julia Smith Translation
And saying, Shall a man like me flee? and who as I that shall go into the temple and live? I will not go in.
King James 2000
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I said, "Should a man like me run away? And would a man like me go into the temple so that he can save his life? I will not go in!"
Modern King James verseion
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? And who, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But I said, "Should any such man as I flee? Who is that, being as I am, that will go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
NET Bible
But I replied, "Should a man like me run away? Would someone like me flee to the temple in order to save his life? I will not go!"
New Heart English Bible
I said, "Should such a man as I flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said I, Should, such a man as I, flee? Who then, being such as I, would enter the temple to save his life? I will not enter.
Webster
And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in.
World English Bible
I said, "Should such a man as I flee? Who is there that, being such as I, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in."
Youngs Literal Translation
And I say, 'A man such as I -- doth he flee? and who as I, that doth go in unto the temple, and live? -- I do not go in.'
Themes
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Nehemiah
Bribery » Instances of » The false prophet, shemaiah
Courage » Examples of » Nehemiah
Courage » Instances of personal bravery » Nehemiah, in refusing to take refuge in the temple
Decision » Instances of » Nehemiah
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For refuge
Tobiah » An enemy of the jews in the time of nehemiah » Conspires to injure and intimidate nehemiah
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 6:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Attempts To Intimidate Nehemiah
10 Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee. 11 And I said, Should such a man as I flee? and who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. 12 And, lo, I perceived that God had not sent him; but that he pronounced this prophecy against me: for Tobiah and Sanballat had hired him.
Phrases
Cross References
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Numbers 32:7-9
And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them?
1 Samuel 19:5
For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
Nehemiah 6:3
And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
Nehemiah 6:9
For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.
Job 4:3-6
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
Psalm 11:1-2
{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
Psalm 112:6
Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
Psalm 112:8
His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
Ecclesiastes 10:1
Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
Isaiah 10:18
And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth.
Luke 13:31-33
The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.
Acts 8:1
And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 20:24
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Philippians 2:17
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 2:30
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
Hebrews 11:27
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.