Nehemiah 4:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 4:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 4:4 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 4:4 — KJV
“Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity: despised: Heb. despite”
— Nehemiah 4:4 (KJV)
Nehemiah 4:4 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 4:4
“And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:4: hear, turn, reproach
“Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; bethink...: Heb. bring back to their heart”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:4: hear, turn, land
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:4: hear, turn, give
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:4: god, turn, own
“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 4:4: hear, god, turn
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