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

Nehemiah 5:3 (KJV)

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Surrounding Verses: Nehemiah 5

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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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