Book of Nehemiah
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- proper noun
- Many scholars study the Book of Nehemiah to understand the history of post-exilic Jerusalem.
Examples
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During Bible study, we discussed leadership lessons from the Book of Nehemiah.
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The Book of Nehemiah records details about the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls.
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The Book of Nehemiah details the rebuilding of Jerusalem.
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Have you read the Book of Nehemiah recently?
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In the Book of Nehemiah, Nehemiah recounts his efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls.
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Many lessons about leadership can be found in the Book of Nehemiah from the Old Testament.
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The Book of Nehemiah highlights the importance of community and determination in rebuilding Jerusalem.
Synonyms
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A book in the Old Testament that tells how Nehemiah led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls after exile
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is transparently compositional: 'book' + 'of' + the proper name 'Nehemiah' clearly indicates a book about or attributed to Nehemiah. This possessive/attributive 'book of X' pattern is common across languages and in English, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words (including the name) can infer the meaning.
Etymology
Book of Nehemiah is named for Nehemiah and tells how he led people to rebuild Jerusalem's walls after they returned from exile. So when people mention the Book of Nehemiah, they mean the Old Testament book that records that 'rebuilding' and shows his leadership.