Nehemiah 5:13
“Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people did according to this promise.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Moreover, from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah,.... That is, by the king of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
I shook my lap - Compare the marginal references. By “lap” is meant a fold in the bosom of the dress, capable of serving…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Also I shook my lap - This was a significant action frequent among the Hebrews; and something of the same nature was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Nehemiah 5:6-13
It should seem the foregoing complaint was made to Nehemiah at the time when he had his head and hands as full as…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Also I shook my lap R.V. Also I shook out my lap. (LXX. ἀναβολήν. Vulg. -sinum".) The word here rendered -lap" only…
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