Nehemiah 5:8

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Nehemiah 5:8

I said to them, “According to our ability we have redeemed (purchased back) our Jewish brothers who were sold to the [Gentile] nations; now would you even sell your brothers, that they might be sold to us?” Then they were silent and could not find a [single] word to say.

Leviticus 25:47-49

‘Now if the financial means of a stranger or temporary resident among you become sufficient, and your fellow countryman becomes poor in comparison to him and sells himself to the stranger who is living among you or to the descendants of the stranger’s family,

Exodus 21:16

“Whoever kidnaps a man, whether he sells him or is found with him in his possession, must be put to death.

Deuteronomy 24:7

“If a man is caught kidnapping any of his countrymen from the sons of Israel, and he treats him violently or sells him [as a slave], then that thief shall die. So you shall remove the evil from among you.

Job 29:10

The voices of the nobles were hushed,
And their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths.

Job 32:15

“They (Job’s friends) are dismayed and embarrassed, they no longer answer;
The words have moved away and failed them,” [says Elihu].

Matthew 22:12

and he said, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wearing the wedding clothes [that were provided for you]?’ And the man was speechless and without excuse.

Matthew 25:15

To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and then he went on his journey.

Matthew 25:29

“For to everyone who has [and values his blessings and gifts from God, and has used them wisely], more will be given, and [he will be richly supplied so that] he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have [because he has ignored or disregarded his blessings and gifts from God], even what he does have will be taken away.

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever the Law [of Moses] says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the excuses of] every mouth may be silenced [from protesting] and that all the world may be held accountable to God [and subject to His judgment].

Romans 14:15

If your brother is being hurt or offended because of food [that you insist on eating], you are no longer walking in love [toward him]. Do not let what you eat destroy and spiritually harm one for whom Christ died.

1 Corinthians 8:11

For through your knowledge (spiritual maturity) this weak man is ruined [that is, he suffers in his spiritual life], the brother for whom Christ died.

2 Corinthians 8:12

For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Galatians 6:10

So then, while we [as individual believers] have the opportunity, let us do good to all people [not only being helpful, but also doing that which promotes their spiritual well-being], and especially [be a blessing] to those of the household of faith (born-again believers).

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Nehemiah 5:8

And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.

We after

Matthew 25:15

2 Corinthians 8:12

Galatians 6:10

Redeemed

Leviticus 25:47

Sell your

Exodus 21:16

Deuteronomy 24:7

Shall they

Romans 14:15

1 Corinthians 8:11

Held

General references

Leviticus 25:48

Amos 8:6

Bible References

We after

To one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and then he went on his journey.

For if the eagerness [to give] is there, it is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

Redeemed

Sell your

“Whoever kidnaps a man, whether he sells him or is found with him in his possession, must be put to death.

Shall they

For through your knowledge (spiritual maturity) this weak man is ruined [that is, he suffers in his spiritual life], the brother for whom Christ died.

Held

The voices of the nobles were hushed,
And their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths.

“They (Job’s friends) are dismayed and embarrassed, they no longer answer;
The words have moved away and failed them,” [says Elihu].

and he said, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without wearing the wedding clothes [that were provided for you]?’ And the man was speechless and without excuse.

General references

then after he is sold he shall have the right of redemption. One of his relatives may redeem him:

So that we may buy the poor [as slaves] for silver [since they are unable to support themselves]
And the needy for a pair of sandals,
And that we may sell the leftovers of the wheat [as if it were a good grade of grain]?”