Nehemiah 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 9:16 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 9:16 — KJV
“But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,”
— Nehemiah 9:16 (KJV)
Nehemiah 9:16 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 9:16
“And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear. withdrew...: Heb. they gave a withdrawing shoulder”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:16: dealt, proudly, hardened
“Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:16: fathers, hardened, necks
“Yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but hardened their neck: they did worse than their fathers.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:16: fathers, hardened, hearkened
“Neither have our kings, our princes, our priests, nor our fathers, kept thy law, nor hearkened unto thy commandments and thy testimonies, wherewith thou didst testify against them.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:16: fathers, hearkened, commandments
“And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:16: hardened, hearkened
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