Nehemiah 7:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 7:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 7:5 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckone..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 7:5 — KJV
“And my God put into mine heart to gather together the nobles, and the rulers, and the people, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,”
— Nehemiah 7:5 (KJV)
Nehemiah 7:5 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 7:5
“On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; they...: Heb. there was read audience: Heb. ears”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:5: god, into, people
“And Sihon would not suffer Israel to pass through his border: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and went out against Israel into the wilderness: and he came to Jahaz, and fought against Israel.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:5: into, gather, together
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:5: put, people, might
“And it was so on the morrow, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it came to pass, that they which remained were scattered, so that two of them were not left together.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:5: put, into, together
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 7:5: god, mine, heart
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