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So we built the wall; and all the wall was joined together to half [the height] of it: for the people had a mind to work.
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The Power of a Willing Heart
Commentators emphasize that the project's success hinged on the people's motivation. The text says they "had a mind to work," which scholars like John Gill explain means their "heart was in it." Matthew Henry draws a universal principle from this: good work progresses well when people are passionately and willingly committed to the task, not just going through the motions.
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Nehemiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Up to half of it - that is, to half the intended height.
19th Century
Anglican
Unto the half.—Up to half the height the wall was now continuous.
Baptist
So built we the wall.
You half expected to read, "So we stopped building the wall, and answered Sanballat and Tobiah." Not a bit of …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So built we the wall Went on in building it, notwithstanding their scoffs and threats:
and all th…
Many a good work has been viewed with contempt by proud and haughty scorners. Those who disagree on almost everything will unite in persecution.