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PRONUNCIATION OF NEHEMIAH

Nehemiah  [ˌniːɪˈmaɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEHEMIAH

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nehemiah is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NEHEMIAH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nehemiah

Nehemiah (/ˌniːəˈmaɪə/ or /ˌniːhəˈmaɪə/; נְחֶמְיָה, "Comforted of/is the LORD (YHWH)", Standard Hebrew Nəḥemya, Tiberian Hebrew Nəḥemyāh) is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work rebuilding Jerusalem and purifying the Jewish community. He was the son of Hachaliah, (Neh. 1:1) and probably of the Tribe of Judah, and his career took place probably in the second half of the 5th century BC.

Definition of Nehemiah in the English dictionary

The definition of Nehemiah in the dictionary is a Jewish official at the court of Artaxerxes, king of Persia, who in 444 bc became a leader in the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity. Other definition of Nehemiah is the book recounting the acts of Nehemiah.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NEHEMIAH


admire
ədˈmaɪə
bemire
bɪˈmaɪə
Biedermeier
ˈbiːdəˌmaɪə
coadmire
ˌkəʊədˈmaɪə
Jeremiah
ˌdʒɛrɪˈmaɪə
Maia
ˈmaɪə
maya
ˈmaɪə
mire
maɪə
Niemeyer
ˈniːˌmaɪə
pismire
ˈpɪsˌmaɪə
quagmire
ˈkwæɡˌmaɪə
stegomyia
ˌstɛɡəˈmaɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NEHEMIAH

Negro
Negro spiritual
negrohead
Negroid
negroidal
Negroism
negroni
Negrophil
Negrophile
Negrophilism
Negrophilist
Negrophobe
Negrophobia
Negrophobic
Negropont
Negros
negus
Neh.
Nehru

WORDS THAT END LIKE NEHEMIAH

alleluiah
chanukiah
dahabiah
halleluiah
hanukiah
Hezekiah
Isaiah
Josiah
Messiah
Obadiah
Offiah
pariah
rupiah
Shiah
Uriah
Zachariah
Zechariah
Zedekiah
Zephaniah

Synonyms and antonyms of Nehemiah in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Nehemiah» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NEHEMIAH

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Translator English - Chinese

尼希米
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Nehemías
570 millions of speakers

English

Nehemiah
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नहेमायाह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نحميا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Неемия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Neemias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নেহেমিয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Néhémie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nehemia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nehemia
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ニーアマイア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

느헤미야
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nehemia
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Nehemiah
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெகேமியா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नहेम्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nehemya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Neemia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Nehemiasza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Неємія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Neemia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Νεεμίας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Nehemia
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Nehemja
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Nehemja
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Nehemiah

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NEHEMIAH»

The term «Nehemiah» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.172 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NEHEMIAH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Nehemiah

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEHEMIAH»

Discover the use of Nehemiah in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Nehemiah and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break
Nehemiah: A Heart That Can Break - Member Book by Kelly Minter is a 7-session Bible study for women. Nehemiah's heart was so broken for those in need that he left the comfort of his Persian palace to help them.
Kelly Minter, 2012
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Nehemiah: Overcoming Challenges
New Community Series---a high-impact tool for experiencing the transforming power of God’s Word. This cutting-edge series lets you explore life-changing topics from a biblical perspective in community with others in your small group.
Bill Hybels, Kevin & Sherry Harney, 2009
3
Nehemiah
An insightful commentary on the life and work of Nehemiah, God's chosen leader, highlighting his courage, strength, and dependence on God. Now in paper!
James Montgomery Boice, 2006
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Nehemiah: Restoring the Breach
This collection of articles by Ellen White dealing with the work of Nehemiah provides leaders and people among the remnant church with study material to help prepare them for the outpouring of the Latter Rain.
Ellen Gould Harmon White, 1904
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Ezra-Nehemiah: A Commentary
This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of Ezra and Nehemiah The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and ...
‎1988
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Nehemiah: The Courage to Face Opposition
As Don Fields leads you through twelve sessions that dig into the Old Testament story of Nehemiah, you will discover how this leader's courage and faith can inspire you as you struggle to live a life pleasing to God.
Don Fields, 2002
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The notebooks of Nehemiah Wallington, 1618-1654
This book provides substantial excerpts from the seven surviving notebooks of London wood-turner and puritan Nehemiah Wallington.
Nehemiah. Wallington, David Booy, 2007
8
Nehemiah
These study guides, part of a 16-volume set from noted Bible scholar John MacArthur, take readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the ...
John MacArthur, 2001
9
Bede on Ezra and Nehemiah
This volume contains a translation of the Latin text; annotations dealing with textual, historical, social, and religious issues; an introduction; two appendices; and a bibliography.
Saint Bede (the Venerable), Scott DeGregorio, 2006
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The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah
Fensham's study on the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah is a contribution to The New International Commentary on the Old Testament.
F. Charles Fensham, 1982

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEHEMIAH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Nehemiah is used in the context of the following news items.
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Nehemiah Center celebrates summer
A wide grin spread across Josiah Moore's face as he plodded across a field at Maple Crest Farm. The kindergartner lugged a bale of hay more ... «Sandusky Register, Jul 15»
2
Sins of the governors
It tells the story of Nehemiah, a Jewish patriot and nationalist, who was one of the Jewish exiles/captives in Babylon. Nehemiah was serving the ... «Daily Trust, Jul 15»
3
Tradition continues in all-star football game
... 2008--Trevor Vlay; 2009--Cannon Bernarding, Matt Nilmeyer; 2010--Myles Johansen, Chad Christopher; 2011--Nehemiah Tia, Alex Kamara; ... «Milpitas Post, Jul 15»
4
Curtis leads Ironwood to Division III
Also expected to be a leading receiver is Nehemiah Newman, who pulled down 142 yards and four touchdowns in limited play. Defensively ... «Glendale Star, Jul 15»
5
Mission Journal: Will Obama's visit boost hopes for press freedom in …
... of National Government, Joseph Nkaissery, and CPJ to follow up on the case of two journalists, Nehemiah Okwembah and Reuben Ogachi, ... «CPJ Press Freedom Online, Jul 15»
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Bible trivia
What book's last verse is, “Remember me, O my God, for good”? Genesis, Matthew, Nehemiah, Hebrews. 6. How old was Adam when he died? «St. George Daily Spectrum, Jul 15»
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2015 Vanderbilt Football Position Previews: Outside Linebacker
Nehemiah Mitchell, Jr. Mitchell is a junior college transfer that already looks the part of an All-SEC linebacker. At 6'4" and 250 pounds he's ... «Anchor of Gold, Jul 15»
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Who Was Nehemiah In The Bible? A Christian Study
Who was Nehemiah? What was it about his character that gives us reason to study his life in the Scriptures? «Patheos, Jul 15»
9
Chris Brown Is “Tired” Of The Devil “Ruining” His Life
Deuteronomy 4:27. Ezekiel 22:15. Deuteronomy 28:64. Jeremiah 9:16. Nehemiah 1:8. EXODUS. 20.1. And God spake all these words, saying, «Madame Noire, Jul 15»
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US-born pilot who thwarted Egyptian attack in 1948 passes away
... Atlantic Ocean during World War II, participated in Operation Ezra and Nehemiah to bring Iraqi Jews to Israel, and worked as a pilot for El Al. «Ynetnews, Jul 15»

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