Nehemiah 5:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 5:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 5:8 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and wi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 5:8 — KJV
“And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.”
— Nehemiah 5:8 (KJV)
Nehemiah 5:8 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 5:8
“And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:8: after, brethren, held
“And if a man sell a dwelling house in a walled city, then he may redeem it within a whole year after it is sold; within a full year may he redeem it.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:8: after, sold, sell
“After that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of his brethren may redeem him:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:8: after, redeemed, brethren
“And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:8: then, peace, found
“If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 5:8: brethren, sell, then
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