Nehemiah 7:14The children of Zaccai, seven hundred sixty.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~445 BC. Nehemiah meticulously counts every returning family, knowing each name matters to God's restoration plan...
The emotion here: solemn responsibility while recording God's faithfulness to preserve His people
The original word
Zaccai (זַכַּי) — meaning 'pure' or 'innocent,' a name reflecting hope for renewal
Why it matters
760 people was significant—enough to form a substantial community in the rebuilding effort
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 7:14
This wasn't just counting—it was God calling His people back home by name
Common misconceptionMost people see this as dry record-keeping, but it was actually God calling each family by name to participate in His restoration miracle.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nehemiah 7:14
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 7:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 7:14 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 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the genealogy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include restoration, community. Notable phrases: children of Zaccai.
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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