Nehemiah 8:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 8:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 8:18 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast se..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 8:18 — KJV
“Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner. a solemn...: Heb. a restraint”
— Nehemiah 8:18 (KJV)
Nehemiah 8:18 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 8:18
“And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days. a solemn...: Heb. a restraint”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:18: day, kept, feast
“Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the LORD thy God: thou shalt do no work therein. solemn...: Heb. restraint”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:18: day, read, god
“Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein. solemn...: Heb. day of restraint”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:18: day, seven, days
“Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month, when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a feast unto the LORD seven days: on the first day shall be a sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a sabbath.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:18: also, day, first
“And the children of Israel that were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness: and the Levites and the priests praised the LORD day by day, singing with loud instruments unto the LORD. present: Heb. found loud...: Heb. instruments of strength”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:18: day, read, kept
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