Nehemiah 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 3:5 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 3:5 — KJV
“And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord.”
— Nehemiah 3:5 (KJV)
Nehemiah 3:5 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 3:5
“Six days may work be done; but in the seventh is the sabbath of rest, holy to the LORD: whosoever doeth any work in the sabbath day, he shall surely be put to death. holy: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:5: put, work, lord
“Six days shall work be done, but on the seventh day there shall be to you an holy day, a sabbath of rest to the LORD: whosoever doeth work therein shall be put to death. an...: Heb. holiness”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:5: put, work, lord
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:5: put, work, lord
“And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:5: put, work, lord
“Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 3:5: put, work, lord
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