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Old TestamentNehemiah · Chapter 5

Nehemiah 5:13

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 5:13 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Nehemiah 5:13 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Nehemiah 5:13 — KJV

Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the LORD. And the people did according to this promise. emptied: Heb. empty, or, void

Nehemiah 5:13 (KJV)

Nehemiah 5:13 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.

Prayer & actionRebuilding what is brokenLeadershipOpposition & perseveranceThe joy of the Lord
Explore the full Book of Nehemiah — all 13 chapters

Cross-References for Nehemiah 5:13

And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:13: god, house, even

And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselves unto us: send...: Heb. break forth and send in their...: Heb. in the cities of their suburbs

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:13: also, god, every

And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be with thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee for all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of service: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment.

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:13: also, god, every

And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:13: also, god, thus

Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say,

Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:13: god, house, even

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey