Nehemiah 7:37The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-one.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~445 BC. Three separate towns — Lod (craftsmen), Hadid (sharp tools), Ono (strong) — their descendants now united in one count. Modern-day Lod, Israel near Ben Gurion Airport.
The emotion here: careful documentation with hope for unity
The original word
shesh (שֵׁשׁ) — six, used in 'six hundred' showing precision in ancient counting
Why it matters
Lod became a major Roman city called Lydda where Peter healed Aeneas
Read with care
What most readers miss in Nehemiah 7:37
Three distinct communities are counted as one unit — unity after exile
Common misconceptionThese seem like random place names, but they represent strategic locations — craftsmen (Lod), tool-makers (Hadid), and strong defenders (Ono) — essential skills for rebuilding.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Nehemiah 7:37
Bible Genome reading
Nehemiah 7:37 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Nehemiah 7:37 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, identity. Notable phrases: Lod, Hadid, and Ono; seven hundred twenty-one.
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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