Nehemiah 6:9

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Summary

For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands.

For they

Nehemiah 6:14

Nehemiah 4:10

2 Chronicles 32:18

Their hands

Now therefore

Bible References

For they

My God, remember Tobiah and Sanballat for what they have done, and also Noadiah the prophetess and the other prophets who wanted to intimidate me.

In Judah, it was said:

The strength of the laborer fails,
since there is so much rubble.
We will never be able
to rebuild the wall.

Then they called out loudly in Hebrew to the people of Jerusalem, who were on the wall, to frighten and discourage them in order that he might capture the city.

Their hands

But as for you, be strong; don’t be discouraged, for your work has a reward.”

Strengthen the weak hands,
steady the shaking knees!

The officials then said to the king, “This man ought to die, because he is weakening the morale of the warriors who remain in this city and of all the people by speaking to them in this way. This man is not seeking the well-being of this people, but disaster.”

Therefore strengthen your tired hands and weakened knees,

Now therefore

David was in a difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.

When I am afraid,
I will trust in You.

Lord, I seek refuge in You;
let me never be disgraced.

God, You are awe-inspiring in Your sanctuaries.
The God of Israel gives power and strength to His people.
May God be praised!

On the day I called, You answered me;
You increased strength within me.

Do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be afraid, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you; I will help you;
I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.

I will strengthen them in Yahweh,
and they will march in His name—
this is Yahweh’s declaration.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power

is perfected in weakness.”

Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.

I pray that He may grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power in the inner man through His Spirit,

Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by His vast strength.

I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Now the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will personally restore, establish, strengthen, and support you after you have suffered a little.