How to Pronounce Nehemiah
nee-hee-MAI-uh
Nehemiah is pronounced nee-hee-MAI-uh (ˌniːhəˈmaɪə): four syllables, stress on the third. Also heard: NEE-huh-MYE-uh.
What does Nehemiah mean?
Nehemiah means “the LORD comforts” (Hebrew).
Who was Nehemiah?
Nehemiah, the son of Hachaliah, was the governor (the Tirshatha) who led the returned exiles in rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity (Nehemiah 1:1, Nehemiah 10:1). Alongside Ezra the priest, he taught the people the law and called the day holy to the LORD (Nehemiah 8:9). His name is also listed among those who first returned to Judah with Zerubbabel (Ezra 2:2).
Also pronounced
NEE-huh-MYE-uh
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