Nehemiah 5:3

King James Version (KJV)

Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.

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1 And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

2 For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.

3 Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.

4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.

5 Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards.

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Nehemiah 5:3 in every translation

KJV King James Version: Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.
WEB World English Bible: There were also some who said, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our houses. Let us get grain, because of the famine.”
BSB Berean Standard Bible: Others were saying, “We are mortgaging our fields, our vineyards, and our homes to get grain during the famine.”
ASV American Standard Version: Some also there were that said, We are mortgaging our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses: let us get grain, because of the dearth.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: And there are who are saying, 'Our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses, we are pledging, and we receive corn for the famine.'
DBY Darby Translation: And there were that said, We have had to pledge our fields, and our vineyards, and our houses, that we might procure corn in the dearth.
WBS Webster Bible: Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.