Nehemiah 9:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 9:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 9:20 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 9:20 — KJV
“Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.”
— Nehemiah 9:20 (KJV)
Nehemiah 9:20 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 9:20
“And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade him, and prevail also: go forth, and do so.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:20: also, spirit, mouth
“And he said, I will go out, and be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And the LORD said, Thou shalt entice him, and thou shalt also prevail: go out, and do even so.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:20: also, spirit, mouth
“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:20: also, spirit, mouth
“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, made...: Heb. caused a voice to pass”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:20: also, spirit, mouth
“As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:20: good, water, thirst
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