Nehemiah 1:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 1:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 1:7 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 1:7 — NIV
“We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses.”
— Nehemiah 1:7 (NIV)
Cross-References for Nehemiah 1:7
“We have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws.”
Shares similar language of confession and acknowledgement of sin.
“We have sinned, even as our ancestors did; we have done wrong, we have acted wickedly.”
Mirrors the confession of sin and acknowledgement of ancestral wrongdoing.
“"'But if they will confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors—their unfaithfulness and their hostility toward me”
Connects to the theme of confessing sins and those of their ancestors
“However, if you do not obey the Lord your God and do not carefully follow all his commands and decrees I am giving you today, all these curses will come on you and overtake you.”
Reflects the consequence of disobedience to God's commands, which led to the exile.
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