Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:9 - 5:9

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Matthew Poole Commentary - Nehemiah 5:9 - 5:9


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It is not good, i. e. it is a very bad and wicked thing; as this same phrase is used, Pro_16:29 17:26 18:5 19:2. A common figure, called meiosis, where more is understood than is expressed.



Because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies; who are round about you, and observe all your actions, and will loath and reproach both you for such barbarous usage of your brethren, and religion for your sakes; which, if you have any love or respect either to God or to yourselves, you will prevent.