Nehemiah 4:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 4:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 4:23 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our cloth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 4:23 — KJV
“So neither I, nor my brethren, nor my servants, nor the men of the guard which followed me, none of us put off our clothes, saving that every one put them off for washing. saving...: or, every one went with his weapon for water”
— Nehemiah 4:23 (KJV)
Nehemiah 4:23 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 4:23
“And, behold, six men came from the way of the higher gate, which lieth toward the north, and every man a slaughter weapon in his hand; and one man among them was clothed with linen, with a writer's inkhorn by his side: and they went in, and stood beside the brasen altar. which lieth: Heb. which is turned a slaughter...: Heb. a weapon of his breaking in pieces by his...: Heb. upon his loins”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:23: nor, men, every
“For before these days there was no hire for man, nor any hire for beast; neither was there any peace to him that went out or came in because of the affliction: for I set all men every one against his neighbour. there was...: or, the hire of man became nothing”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:23: neither, nor, men
“And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:23: men, put, off
“And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest's office in his father's stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments: consecrate: Heb. fill his hand”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:23: men, put, off
“And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover his head, nor rend his clothes;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:23: nor, brethren, men
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