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Nehemiah Chapter 13 verse 17 Holy Bible

ASV Nehemiah 13:17

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?
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BBE Nehemiah 13:17

Then I made protests to the chiefs of Judah, and said to them, What is this evil which you are doing, not keeping the Sabbath day holy?
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DARBY Nehemiah 13:17

And I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this which ye do, profaning the sabbath day?
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KJV Nehemiah 13:17

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?
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WBT Nehemiah 13:17

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?
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WEB Nehemiah 13:17

Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said to them, What evil thing is this that you do, and profane the Sabbath day?
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YLT Nehemiah 13:17

And I strive with the freemen of Judah, and say to them, `What `is' this evil thing that ye are doing, and polluting the sabbath-day?
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 17. - Then I contended with the nobles. In the desecration of the sabbath, as in the non-payment of tithes, the nobles were the chief offenders, being at once luxurious and latitudinarian. They desired the freshest food for their feasts, and encouraged both foreigners and natives to break the law for the gratification of their carnal appetites.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(17) That ye do.--The nobles, in the absence of Nehemiah, had been responsible, and the sin is charged upon them. The appeal supposes their familiarity with the express prediction of Jeremiah and its literal fulfilment (Jeremiah 17:27).