Nehemiah 10:25Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~444 BC. These three men likely knew each other, standing together as their names were called to sign the most important document of their generation.
The emotion here: careful precision recording each sacred commitment
The original word
Reḥum (רחום) — 'Compassionate' — showing that mercy and commitment go together
Why it matters
Maaseiah was likely a priest, meaning religious leaders signed alongside common citizens in this covenant
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 10:25
The order of names likely reflects their social status or the order they approached the signing table
Common misconceptionThese are just random names, but Nehemiah is showing that covenant renewal requires individual people making individual choices — no one can sign for you.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nehemiah 10:25
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 10:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 10:25 comes from the book of Nehemiah, written during the Post-Exile period. These words are attributed to Nehemiah. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include covenant community. Notable phrases: Rehum, Hashabnah, Maaseiah.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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