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Nehemiah

[ nee-uh-mahy-uh ]

noun

  1. a Hebrew leader of the 5th century b.c.
  2. a book of the Bible bearing his name. : Neh.
  3. a male given name.


Nehemiah

/ ˌԾːɪˈɪə /

noun

  1. 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
  2. the book recounting the acts of Nehemiah
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Nehemiah1

Ultimately from Hebrew ĕḥe “Yahweh comforts”
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It added Llewelyn Graham, senior independent board member and chief executive of Nehemiah Housing, "will step into the role of chair during this period".

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For good measure, he said the Bible “speaks favorably” about borders and walls, including Nehemiah who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.

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Seventeen years later, Nehemiah’s death still stings — and drives — Moore.

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Nehemiah Benson made the second of two free throws with one second left to preserve the win.

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In addition, Nehemiah Brazil had 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three steals.

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