Nehemiah 5:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 5:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 5:2 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 5:2 — KJV
“For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.”
— Nehemiah 5:2 (KJV)
Nehemiah 5:2 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 5:2
“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 5:2: sons, daughters, therefore
“Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:2: therefore, take, may
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:2: therefore, may, eat
“Now therefore deliver us the men, the children of Belial, which are in Gibeah, that we may put them to death, and put away evil from Israel. But the children of Benjamin would not hearken to the voice of their brethren the children of Israel:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:2: therefore, may, eat
“And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:2: sons, daughters, take
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