Nehemiah 9:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 9:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 9:29 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened no..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 9:29 — KJV
“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”
— Nehemiah 9:29 (KJV)
Nehemiah 9:29 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 9:29
“But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:29: dealt, proudly, hearkened
“And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom. receive: Heb. weigh upon mine hand Beware...: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:29: against, again, yet
“Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:29: against, again, law
“Yet if they bethink themselves in the land whither they are carried captive, and turn and pray unto thee in the land of their captivity, saying, We have sinned, we have done amiss, and have dealt wickedly; bethink...: Heb. bring back to their heart”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:29: bring, yet, dealt
“Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:29: against, again, law
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