Nehemiah 10:30
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 10:30 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 10:30 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 10:30 — KJV
“And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:”
— Nehemiah 10:30 (KJV)
Nehemiah 10:30 in Context — About the Book of Nehemiah
Nehemiah is the Bible's project-management masterclass soaked in prayer. A royal cupbearer hears Jerusalem's walls are rubble, weeps, fasts, prays — then rebuilds them in fifty-two days despite ridicule and threats. Every chapter shows prayer and practical action working as one.
Cross-References for Nehemiah 10:30
“Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 10:30: give, daughters, land
“For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 10:30: daughters, people, land
“And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves. cursed: or, reviled”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 10:30: give, daughters, nor
“And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 10:30: give, people, land
“Then will we give our daughters unto you, and we will take your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will become one people.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 10:30: give, daughters, people
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