Nehemiah 9:30

You were patient with them for many years, warning them by your Spirit through your prophets. But they would not listen, so you turned them over to the control of people in other lands.

Nehemiah 9:20

"You gave your good Spirit to instruct them, not withholding manna from them, and providing water to quench their thirst.

Isaiah 42:24

"Who handed Jacob over to looters, and Israel to robbers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? After all, they weren't willing to walk in his ways, and they wouldn't obey his instruction,

Acts 7:51

"You stubborn people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.

1 Peter 1:11

They tried to find out what era or specific time the Spirit of the Messiah in them kept referring to when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow.

2 Peter 1:21

because no prophecy ever originated through a human decision. Instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

2 Kings 17:13-18

Nevertheless, the LORD had warned both Israel and Judah by means of every prophet and seer: "Turn away from your evil practices and keep my commandments and statutes according to the entire Law that I gave your ancestors and that I sent to you through my servants, the prophets."

2 Chronicles 36:15-16

The LORD God of their ancestors pleaded with them time and again through his messengers, because he had compassion on his people and on the place of his residence,

Nehemiah 9:26

"Then they disobeyed, rebelled against you, and threw your Law behind their backs. They murdered your prophets who had admonished the people to return to you, committing terrible blasphemies.

Nehemiah 9:29

You admonished them to return to your Law, but they acted arrogantly, and would not listen to your commands. They sinned against your regulations, which if anyone obeys, he will live by them. They turned away, being stubborn and stiff-necked, and they did not listen.

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.

Isaiah 5:5-6

"Now, let me tell you, won't you please, what I'm going to do to my vineyard. "I'm going to take away its protective hedge, and it will be devoured; I'll break down its wall, and it will be trampled.

Isaiah 63:10

Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit; so he changed and became their enemy, and he himself fought against them.

Jeremiah 7:25

From the day your ancestors left the land of Egypt to this present time, I've sent all my servants, the prophets, to you, again and again.

Jeremiah 25:4

Again and again, the LORD sent all his servants, the prophets, to you, but you wouldn't listen or even turn your ears in my direction to hear.

Jeremiah 40:2-3

The captain of the guard took Jeremiah and told him, "The LORD your God has predicted this disaster on this place.

Jeremiah 44:22

The LORD could no longer bear it because of your evil deeds and the repulsive things that you did. So your land has become a ruin and an object of horror and ridicule without an inhabitant, as is the case today.

Lamentations 2:17

The LORD did what he planned. He carried out his threat. Just as he commanded long ago, he has torn down without pity; He let the enemy boast about you and has exalted the power of your enemies.

Zechariah 7:13

Therefore, just as when I cried out and they would not listen, so also they will cry out, and I will not listen,' says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

Acts 13:18

After he had put up with them for 40 years in the wilderness,

Acts 28:25

They disagreed with one another as they were leaving, so Paul added this statement: "The Holy Spirit was so right when he spoke to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah!

Romans 2:4

Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Yet many years didst thou forbear them, and testifiedst against them by thy spirit in thy prophets: yet would they not give ear: therefore gavest thou them into the hand of the people of the lands.

Bible References

Many years

Psalm 86:15
But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.
Romans 2:4
Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.

Testifiedst

2 Kings 17:13
Nevertheless, the LORD had warned both Israel and Judah by means of every prophet and seer: "Turn away from your evil practices and keep my commandments and statutes according to the entire Law that I gave your ancestors and that I sent to you through my servants, the prophets."
2 Chronicles 36:15
The LORD God of their ancestors pleaded with them time and again through his messengers, because he had compassion on his people and on the place of his residence,
Jeremiah 7:25
From the day your ancestors left the land of Egypt to this present time, I've sent all my servants, the prophets, to you, again and again.
Jeremiah 25:4
Again and again, the LORD sent all his servants, the prophets, to you, but you wouldn't listen or even turn your ears in my direction to hear.

By thy spirit

Nehemiah 9:20
"You gave your good Spirit to instruct them, not withholding manna from them, and providing water to quench their thirst.
Isaiah 63:10
Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit; so he changed and became their enemy, and he himself fought against them.
Acts 7:51
"You stubborn people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.
Acts 28:25
They disagreed with one another as they were leaving, so Paul added this statement: "The Holy Spirit was so right when he spoke to your ancestors through the prophet Isaiah!
1 Peter 1:11
They tried to find out what era or specific time the Spirit of the Messiah in them kept referring to when he predicted the sufferings of the Messiah and the glories that would follow.
2 Peter 1:21
because no prophecy ever originated through a human decision. Instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Therefore

Isaiah 5:5
"Now, let me tell you, won't you please, what I'm going to do to my vineyard. "I'm going to take away its protective hedge, and it will be devoured; I'll break down its wall, and it will be trampled.
Isaiah 42:24
"Who handed Jacob over to looters, and Israel to robbers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? After all, they weren't willing to walk in his ways, and they wouldn't obey his instruction,
Jeremiah 40:2
The captain of the guard took Jeremiah and told him, "The LORD your God has predicted this disaster on this place.
Jeremiah 44:22
The LORD could no longer bear it because of your evil deeds and the repulsive things that you did. So your land has become a ruin and an object of horror and ridicule without an inhabitant, as is the case today.
Lamentations 2:17
The LORD did what he planned. He carried out his threat. Just as he commanded long ago, he has torn down without pity; He let the enemy boast about you and has exalted the power of your enemies.
Zechariah 7:13
Therefore, just as when I cried out and they would not listen, so also they will cry out, and I will not listen,' says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.

General references

2 Kings 21:10
So the LORD announced through his prophets,
2 Chronicles 33:10
The LORD kept on speaking to Manasseh and to his people, but they paid no attention to him,
Ezekiel 2:2
Even while he was speaking to me, the Spirit entered me, set me on my feet, and I listened to the voice that had been speaking to me.
Hebrews 10:15
The Holy Spirit also assures us of this, for he said:

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