Nehemiah 13:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 13:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 13:25 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear b..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 13:25 — KJV
“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”
— Nehemiah 13:25 (KJV)
Nehemiah 13:25 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 13:25
“And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:25: made, swear, saying
“With whom the LORD had made a covenant, and charged them, saying, Ye shall not fear other gods, nor bow yourselves to them, nor serve them, nor sacrifice to them:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:25: made, god, saying
“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 13:25: give, daughters, sons
“Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. hasten...: or, give gifts to another”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:25: off, god, give
“And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 13:25: give, daughters, sons
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