Nehemiah 9:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 9:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 9:17 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 9:17 — KJV
“And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not. a God...: Heb. a God of pardons”
— Nehemiah 9:17 (KJV)
Nehemiah 9:17 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 9:17
“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:17: art, god, gracious
“And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:17: art, god, gracious
“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. plentious...: Heb. great in mercy”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:17: gracious, merciful, slow
“Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:17: didst, art, god
“And there was trembling in the host, in the field, and among all the people: the garrison, and the spoilers, they also trembled, and the earth quaked: so it was a very great trembling. a very...: Heb. a trembling of God”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:17: among, art, god
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