Nehemiah 9:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 9:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 9:37 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion ove..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 9:37 — KJV
“And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.”
— Nehemiah 9:37 (KJV)
Nehemiah 9:37 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 9:37
“Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. the great: or, much”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:37: much, over, sins
“Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. whom man...: or, that is despised in soul”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:37: kings, whom, set
“All thy lovers have forgotten thee; they seek thee not; for I have wounded thee with the wound of an enemy, with the chastisement of a cruel one, for the multitude of thine iniquity; because thy sins were increased.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:37: increase, hast, over
“And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle. a mixed...: Heb. a great mixture”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:37: much, also, cattle
“Howbeit, because by this deed thou hast given great occasion to the enemies of the LORD to blaspheme, the child also that is born unto thee shall surely die.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:37: hast, because, also
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