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Nehemiah
[ nee-uh-mahy-uh ]
noun
- a Hebrew leader of the 5th century b.c.
- a book of the Bible bearing his name. : Neh.
- a male given name.
Nehemiah
/ ˌԾːɪˈɪə /
noun
- 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
- the book recounting the acts of Nehemiah
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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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