Nehemiah 8:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 8:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 8:11 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 8:11 — KJV
“So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.”
— Nehemiah 8:11 (KJV)
Nehemiah 8:11 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 8:11
“And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:11: levites, people, saying
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:11: people, saying, day
“Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the LORD, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day. transgressed: or, dealt treacherously”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:11: people, saying, hold
“In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people. swear: Heb. lift up the hand healer: Heb. binder up”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:11: people, saying, day
“Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:11: people, saying, hold
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