Nehemiah 7:65

Nehemiah 7:65 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

65The governor, therefore, ordered them not to eat any of the most sacred food until there should be a priest ministering with the Urim and Thummim.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

65And the 7:65 Heb Tirshatha, a Persian titlegovernor said to them that they were not to eat from the most holy things until a priest arose with Urim and Thummim.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

65The governor said to them that they should not eat from the most holy things until a priest arose with Urim and Thummim.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

65The governor told them that they should not eat any of the most holy food until a priest arose with 7:65 Special objects placed in the sacred breastplate (ephod) of the high priest. What they were and how they were used to determine the divine will is unknown.Urim and Thummim [to determine God’s will in the matter].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

65The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim.7:65 Literally Lights and Perfections

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

65The governor gave them an order. He told them not to eat any of the most sacred food. They had to wait until there was a priest who could use the Urim and Thummim. The priest would use them to get decisions from the Lord.

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