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Nehemiah 11:2

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And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.
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  1. Judges 5:9Rank 1 from verse 2
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    9My heart is toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the Lord.

  2. 2 Corinthians 8:16–17Rank 2 from verse 2
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    16But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

    17For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.

  3. Deuteronomy 24:13Rank 3 from verse 2
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    13In any case thou shalt deliver him the pledge again when the sun goeth down, that he may sleep in his own raiment, and bless thee: and it shall be righteousness unto thee before the Lord thy God.

  4. Job 29:13Rank 4 from verse 2
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    13The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: and I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

  5. Job 31:20Rank 5 from verse 2
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    20If his loins have not blessed me, and if he were not warmed with the fleece of my sheep;

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Nehemiah 11:2

COMBINED MEANING

people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

blessed

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1. Favoured by God, endowed with good, or declared happy. 2. Spoke good of, praised, thanked, or bestowed a blessing upon.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

willingly

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By one's own choice or consent; not by constraint.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

offered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of offer, meaning to present, bring, give, propose, or attempt.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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11:1AND the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.

11:2And the people blessed all the men, that willingly offered themselves to dwell at Jerusalem.

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