Nehemiah 9:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Nehemiah 9:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Nehemiah 9:5 is a verse from the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Nehemiah 9:5 — KJV
“Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.”
— Nehemiah 9:5 (KJV)
Nehemiah 9:5 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 9:5
“Notwithstanding thou mayest kill and eat flesh in all thy gates, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, according to the blessing of the LORD thy God which he hath given thee: the unclean and the clean may eat thereof, as of the roebuck, and as of the hart.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:5: stand, bless, lord
“Then he shall minister in the name of the LORD his God, as all his brethren the Levites do, which stand there before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:5: then, levites, stand
“Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. let it...: Heb. be thou pleased and bless”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:5: bless, lord, god
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:5: bless, lord, god
“Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. Praise...: Heb. Hallelujah”
Shares key themes with Nehemiah 9:5: bless, lord, god
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