Nehemiah 5:5 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

Now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children are as their children; yet we are forcing our sons and our daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters have already been enslaved; but it is not in our power to help it, for other men have our fields and our vineyards."

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The power of a father to sell his daughter into slavery is expressly mentioned in the Law (Exodus 21:7). The power to sell a son appear…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

We bring into bondage. —But the climax of the cry was the bondage of their children, especially of the daughters, whom th…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren
We are of the same nature, nation, stock, and religion: our childr…

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Men prey upon their fellow-creatures: by despising the poor they reproach their Maker. Such conduct is a disgrace to any, but who can sufficiently …

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