30 We would not give (A)our daughters as wives to the peoples of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons; 31 (B)if the peoples of the land brought [a]wares or any grain to sell on the Sabbath day, we would not buy it from them on the Sabbath, or on a holy day; and we would forego the (C)seventh year’s produce and the (D)exacting[b] of every debt.

32 Also we made ordinances for ourselves, to exact from ourselves yearly (E)one-third of a shekel for the service of the house of our God:

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  1. Nehemiah 10:31 merchandise
  2. Nehemiah 10:31 collection

30 “We promise not to give our daughters in marriage to the peoples around us or take their daughters for our sons.(A)

31 “When the neighboring peoples bring merchandise or grain to sell on the Sabbath,(B) we will not buy from them on the Sabbath or on any holy day. Every seventh year we will forgo working the land(C) and will cancel all debts.(D)

32 “We assume the responsibility for carrying out the commands to give a third of a shekel[a] each year for the service of the house of our God:

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  1. Nehemiah 10:32 That is, about 1/8 ounce or about 4 grams