Nehemiah 6:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 6:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 6:6 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 6:6 — KJV
“Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words. Gashmu: also called, Geshem”
— Nehemiah 6:6 (KJV)
Nehemiah 6:6 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 6:6
“Then were the king's scribes called at that time in the third month, that is, the month Sivan, on the three and twentieth day thereof; and it was written according to all that Mordecai commanded unto the Jews, and to the lieutenants, and the deputies and rulers of the provinces which are from India unto Ethiopia, an hundred twenty and seven provinces, unto every province according to the writing thereof, and unto every people after their language, and to the Jews according to their writing, and according to their language.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:6: written, jews, king
“And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:6: saith, cause, king
“I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:6: king, according, these
“And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked...: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could...: Heb. knowing could we know”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:6: king, according, these
“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 6:6: saith, according, these
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