Nehemiah 8:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 8:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 8:5 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 8:5 — KJV
“And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up: sight: Heb. eyes”
— Nehemiah 8:5 (KJV)
Nehemiah 8:5 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 8:5
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:5: people, above, stood
“And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned; for I knew not that thou stoodest in the way against me: now therefore, if it displease thee, I will get me back again. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:5: stood, heb, eyes
“And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: whose...: Heb. who had his eyes shut, but now opened”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:5: opened, heb, eyes
“That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:5: people, above, stood
“And the sun stood still, and the moon stayed, until the people had avenged themselves upon their enemies. Is not this written in the book of Jasher? So the sun stood still in the midst of heaven, and hasted not to go down about a whole day. Jasher: or, the upright?”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 8:5: book, people, stood
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