Thematic Bible
Nehemiah 9:1 (show verse)
Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the Israelites assembled with fasting and in sackcloth and with dirt on their heads.
Fasting » Examples of » -ezra
Fasting » Accompanied by » Humiliation
Fasting » Accompanied by » Confession of sin
Fasting » Confession of sin
Fasting » Humiliation
Repentance » Instances of » The jews of the exile » After hearing the law expounded by ezra
Sackcloth » Was worn » By persons in affliction
Fasting » Accompanied by » Humiliation
Fasting » Accompanied by » Confession of sin
Fasting » Confession of sin
Fasting » Humiliation
Repentance » Instances of » The jews of the exile » After hearing the law expounded by ezra
Sackcloth » Was worn » By persons in affliction
Nehemiah 9:2 (show verse)
The descendants of Israel (Jacob) separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the wrongdoings of their fathers.
Nehemiah 9:3 (show verse)
While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for a fourth of the day and for another fourth [of it] they confessed [their sins] and worshiped the Lord their God.
Nehemiah 9:4 (show verse)
On the platform of the Levites stood Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and they called out with a loud voice to the Lord their God.
Bani » A levite of the returned exiles
Bunni » A levite, a teacher with ezra
Chenani » A levite
Kadmiel » A levite who assisted in leading the devotions of the people
Shebaniah » A levite who joined nehemiah in covenant
Sherebiah » A levite, assistant to ezra
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Bunni » A levite, a teacher with ezra
Chenani » A levite
Kadmiel » A levite who assisted in leading the devotions of the people
Shebaniah » A levite who joined nehemiah in covenant
Sherebiah » A levite, assistant to ezra
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:5 (show verse)
Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless (praise, honor) the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting.
May Your glorious name be blessed
And exalted above all blessing and praise.”
And exalted above all blessing and praise.”
Bani » A levite of the returned exiles
Glory » Of God » Exhibited in his name
God, Glory of » Exhibited in » His name
God » Mercy of » Name of, mighty
Hashabniah » A levite
Hodiah » A levite
Kadmiel » A levite who assisted in leading the devotions of the people
Name » Of the lord, mighty
Pethahiah » A levite who divorced his gentile wife » Probably identical with the one mentioned
Praise » Posture suited to
Shebaniah » A levite who joined nehemiah in covenant
Sherebiah » A levite, assistant to ezra
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Praise and thanksgiving
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Glory » Of God » Exhibited in his name
God, Glory of » Exhibited in » His name
God » Mercy of » Name of, mighty
Hashabniah » A levite
Hodiah » A levite
Kadmiel » A levite who assisted in leading the devotions of the people
Name » Of the lord, mighty
Pethahiah » A levite who divorced his gentile wife » Probably identical with the one mentioned
Praise » Posture suited to
Shebaniah » A levite who joined nehemiah in covenant
Sherebiah » A levite, assistant to ezra
Synagogues » Service of, consisted of » Praise and thanksgiving
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:6 (show verse)
[And Ezra said],
“You are the Lord, You alone;
You have made the heavens,
The heaven of heavens with all their host (the heavenly bodies),
The earth and everything that is on it,
The seas and everything that is in them.
You give life to all of them,
And the heavenly host is bowing down [in worship] to You.
Angels » Worship God and Christ
Angels » Created by God and Christ
Angels » Worship God
Angels » Nature » Created
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As supporter and preserver of all things
Creation » God to be praised for
the Earth » God » Created
God » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Host
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Supporter and preserver of all things
Many saved » A great host
Praise » In heaven
Preservation » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Preserving his creatures
divine Providence » Sustaining » Preserving the faithful
The Saved » Description of » Number referred to as many
Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
the future » The inhabitants of heaven » A great host
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Worship » Who worships the lord
Angels » Created by God and Christ
Angels » Worship God
Angels » Nature » Created
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As supporter and preserver of all things
Creation » God to be praised for
the Earth » God » Created
God » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
God's Promises » Of preservation » Preserving the faithful
Heavenly » Home heavenly home the final dwelling place of the saints » Host
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Supporter and preserver of all things
Many saved » A great host
Praise » In heaven
Preservation » Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Preserving his creatures
divine Providence » Sustaining » Preserving the faithful
The Saved » Description of » Number referred to as many
Sustaining providence » Preserving the faithful
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
the future » The inhabitants of heaven » A great host
Unity of God » Exhibited in » His being the sole object of worship in heaven and earth
Worship » Who worships the lord
Nehemiah 9:7 (show verse)
“You are the Lord God,
Who chose Abram
And brought him out of Ur of the Chaldees,
And gave him the name Abraham.
Abraham » Piety of
Abraham » Divine call of
Abraham » Lives in ur, but removes to haran
Abraham » Called abraham
Covenant » The covenant with abraham
Election » Exemplified » Abram
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Predestination » Exemplified » In the covenant with abraham to have posterity
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Ur » Abraham's native place » Abraham leaves
Abraham » Divine call of
Abraham » Lives in ur, but removes to haran
Abraham » Called abraham
Covenant » The covenant with abraham
Election » Exemplified » Abram
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Predestination » Exemplified » In the covenant with abraham to have posterity
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Ur » Abraham's native place » Abraham leaves
Nehemiah 9:8 (show verse)
“You found his heart to be faithful
And You
To give him the land of the Canaanite,
Of the Hittite, of the Amorite,
Of the Perizzite, the Jebusite, and the Girgashite—
To give it to his descendants.
And You have fulfilled Your promise,
For You are righteous and just.
Abraham » Piety of
Covenant » The covenant with abraham
Faithfulness » Exemplified
Girgashites » Land of, given to abraham and his descendants
Heart » The whole » Renewed
Heart » Renewed » Fidelity
character of the renewed Heart » Faithful to God
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Predestination » Exemplified » In the covenant with abraham to have posterity
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Recognize, in the fulfilment of his promises
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Covenant » The covenant with abraham
Faithfulness » Exemplified
Girgashites » Land of, given to abraham and his descendants
Heart » The whole » Renewed
Heart » Renewed » Fidelity
character of the renewed Heart » Faithful to God
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Obedience » Instances of » Abraham
Predestination » Exemplified » In the covenant with abraham to have posterity
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Recognize, in the fulfilment of his promises
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:9 (show verse)
“You saw our fathers’ affliction in Egypt,
And You heard their cry by the Red Sea (Sea of Reeds).
Nehemiah 9:10 (show verse)
“Then You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh,
Against all his servants and all the people of his land;
For You knew that they behaved arrogantly toward them (the Israelites),
And You made a name for Yourself, as it is to this day.
Nehemiah 9:11 (show verse)
“You divided the sea before them,
So that they passed through the midst of the sea on dry land;
You hurled their pursuers into the depths,
Like a stone into mighty and raging waters.
Nehemiah 9:12 (show verse)
“And with a pillar of cloud You led them by day,
And with a pillar of fire by night
To light the way for them
In which they were to go.
Nehemiah 9:13 (show verse)
“Then You came down on Mount Sinai,
And spoke with them from heaven;
And You gave them fair ordinances and true laws,
Good statutes and commandments.
Living waters » Waters coming forth from the rock
Mountains » Names of » Sinai, upon which moses received the decalogue
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Lawgiver
Sinai » A mountain in the peninsula east of the red sea » The law delivered to moses upon
Sinai » Mount
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Mountains » Names of » Sinai, upon which moses received the decalogue
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Lawgiver
Sinai » A mountain in the peninsula east of the red sea » The law delivered to moses upon
Sinai » Mount
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:14 (show verse)
“So You made known to them Your holy Sabbath,
And gave them commandments, statutes, and law,
Nehemiah 9:15 (show verse)
“You gave them bread from heaven for their hunger,
And brought water for them out of a rock for their thirst,
And You told them to enter and take possession of
The land that You
Nehemiah 9:16 (show verse)
“But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly;
They stiffened their necks and would not heed Your commandments.
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Kindness » The lord being kind
Self-will » Proceeds from » Pride
Self-will » Exhibited in » Hardening the neck (metaphorically)
Self-will and stubbornness » Proceed from » Pride
Self-will and stubbornness » Exhibited in » Hardening the neck
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Kindness » The lord being kind
Self-will » Proceeds from » Pride
Self-will » Exhibited in » Hardening the neck (metaphorically)
Self-will and stubbornness » Proceed from » Pride
Self-will and stubbornness » Exhibited in » Hardening the neck
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:17 (show verse)
“They refused to listen and obey,
And did not remember Your wondrous acts which You had performed among them;
So they stiffened their necks and [in their rebellion] appointed a leader in order to return them to slavery in Egypt.
But You are a God of forgiveness,
Gracious and merciful and compassionate,
And You did not abandon them.
Forgiveness » Examples of divine
God » Mercy of » Examples of
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Kindness » The lord being kind
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Great
Miracles » The wicked » Forget
Obedience to God » The wicked refuse
Pardon » Is granted » Readily
Rebellion » Against God, condemned
Rebellion against God » God is ready to forgive
Self-will » Exhibited in » Refusing to walk in the ways of God
Self-will and stubbornness » Exhibited in » Refusing to walk in the ways of God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
God » Mercy of » Examples of
Hardness (of heart) » Examples of
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Kindness » The lord being kind
Loving Kindness Of God » Described as » Great
Miracles » The wicked » Forget
Obedience to God » The wicked refuse
Pardon » Is granted » Readily
Rebellion » Against God, condemned
Rebellion against God » God is ready to forgive
Self-will » Exhibited in » Refusing to walk in the ways of God
Self-will and stubbornness » Exhibited in » Refusing to walk in the ways of God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:18 (show verse)
“Even when they had made for themselves
A
And said, ‘This is your god
Who brought you up from Egypt,’
And committed great [and contemptible] blasphemies,
Calf » Golden, made by aaron
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Images » Other objects of worship » The golden calf made by aaron
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
false Worship » Other objects of worship » The golden calf made by aaron
FALSE » Other objects of worship » The golden calf made by aaron
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Images » Other objects of worship » The golden calf made by aaron
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
false Worship » Other objects of worship » The golden calf made by aaron
FALSE » Other objects of worship » The golden calf made by aaron
Nehemiah 9:19 (show verse)
You, in Your great mercy and compassion,
Did not abandon them in the wilderness;
The pillar of the cloud did not leave them by day,
To lead them in the way,
Nor the pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way they should go.
Nehemiah 9:20 (show verse)
“You [also] gave Your good Spirit to instruct them,
You did not withhold Your manna from their mouth,
And You gave them water for their thirst.
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » By the father
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » For instruction
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » Given » To saints
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Ingratitude to God » Punishment of
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of divine
Manna » Called » God's manna
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Spirit » Quickeneth » Teacher
Divine Teacher » Spirit as
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Good spirit
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » For instruction
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » Given » To saints
Holy spirit » The holy spirit teaching
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Ingratitude to God » Punishment of
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Examples of divine
Manna » Called » God's manna
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » As teacher
Spirit » Quickeneth » Teacher
Divine Teacher » Spirit as
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Good spirit
Nehemiah 9:21 (show verse)
“Indeed, for forty years You sustained them in the wilderness; they lacked nothing,
Their clothes did not wear out, and their feet did not swell.
Nehemiah 9:22 (show verse)
“You also gave them kingdoms and peoples,
And You allotted the kingdoms to them as a boundary.
So they took possession of the land of Sihon king of Heshbon
And the land of Og king of Bashan.
Nehemiah 9:23 (show verse)
“You made their children as numerous as the stars of heaven,
And You brought them into the land
Which You told their fathers to enter and possess.
Nehemiah 9:24 (show verse)
“So their sons (descendants) went in and took possession of the land;
And You subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites,
And You gave them into their hand, with their kings and the peoples of the land,
To do with them as they pleased.
Nehemiah 9:25 (show verse)
“They captured fortified cities and a fertile land.
They took possession of houses full of all good things,
Hewn cisterns, vineyards, olive groves,
And
So they ate and were filled and became fat,
And they reveled and were delighted in Your great goodness.
Nehemiah 9:26 (show verse)
“Yet they were disobedient and rebelled against You,
And cast Your law behind their backs
And killed Your prophets who warned them
To return to You;
And they committed great [and contemptible] blasphemies.
Apostates » Examples of
Backsliding » Exemplified
Character » Of the wicked » Disobedient
Character of the wicked » Disobedient
Ingratitude » To God
Ingratitude to God » Punishment of
The law of God » Punishment for disobeying
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Disobeying God
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Rebellion » Examples of rebellion against God
Rebellion against God » Provokes God
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of
Rebellion against God » Forgiven upon repentance
Rebellion against God » Exhibited in » Despising his law
Riches » Often lead to » Rebelling against God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Backsliding » Exemplified
Character » Of the wicked » Disobedient
Character of the wicked » Disobedient
Ingratitude » To God
Ingratitude to God » Punishment of
The law of God » Punishment for disobeying
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Disobeying God
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Rebellion » Examples of rebellion against God
Rebellion against God » Provokes God
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of
Rebellion against God » Forgiven upon repentance
Rebellion against God » Exhibited in » Despising his law
Riches » Often lead to » Rebelling against God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:27 (show verse)
“Therefore You handed them over to their enemies who oppressed them.
But when they cried out to You in the time of their suffering and distress,
You heard them from heaven, and according to Your great compassion You gave them
Who rescued them from the hand of their enemies.
Heaven » God » Answers his people from
Ingratitude to God » Punishment of
The law of God » Punishment for disobeying
Leaders » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
God's Mercy » Described as » Manifold
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From babylonian bondage
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Disobeying God
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Deliverance unto enemies
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of
Rebellion against God » Forgiven upon repentance
Religious » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Ingratitude to God » Punishment of
The law of God » Punishment for disobeying
Leaders » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
God's Mercy » Described as » Manifold
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » -ezra
Prayer » Answered » Israelites for deliverance » From babylonian bondage
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Disobeying God
Punishment of the The Wicked » In this life by » Deliverance unto enemies
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Rebellion against God » They who are guilty of » Delivered into the hands of enemies on account of
Rebellion against God » Forgiven upon repentance
Religious » Men of God » Men raised up as deliverers of israel
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:28 (show verse)
“But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil before You;
Therefore You abandoned them into the hand of their enemies, so that they ruled over them.
Yet when they turned and cried out again to You, You heard them from heaven,
And You rescued them many times in accordance with Your compassion,
Nehemiah 9:29 (show verse)
And You admonished them and warned them to turn them back to Your law.
Yet they acted presumptuously and arrogantly and did not heed Your commandments, but sinned against Your ordinances,
Which by keeping, a man will live.
But they turned a stubborn shoulder, stiffened their neck, and would not listen.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » Impenitence in, examples of
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Frequently harden
Evil » The reward for doing evil
Impenitence » Examples of
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Self-will » Proceeds from » Pride
Self-will and stubbornness » Proceed from » Pride
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Afflictions of the The Wicked » Frequently harden
Evil » The reward for doing evil
Impenitence » Examples of
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Self-will » Proceeds from » Pride
Self-will and stubbornness » Proceed from » Pride
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:30 (show verse)
“Yet You were patient with them for many years,
And admonished them and warned them by Your Spirit through Your prophets;
Still they would not
Therefore You gave them into the hand (power) of the peoples of the lands.
Evil » The reward for doing evil
Forbearance » Divine
God » Pillar of » Forbearance of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To testify against sin
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Punished for despising
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Disregarding his testimony
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophecy » Punishment for » Not giving ear to
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Witness of the holy ghost » Borne against all unbelievers
Forbearance » Divine
God » Pillar of » Forbearance of
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Impenitence » Instances of » The israelites
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Design of » To testify against sin
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Punished for despising
Offences against the holy ghost » Exhibited in » Disregarding his testimony
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophecy » Punishment for » Not giving ear to
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Rebellion » The reward for rebelling against the lord
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Witness of the holy ghost » Borne against all unbelievers
Nehemiah 9:31 (show verse)
“Yet in Your great compassion You did not utterly destroy them or abandon them,
For You are a gracious and merciful God.
Nehemiah 9:32 (show verse)
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keeps the covenant and lovingkindness,
Do not let all the hardship seem insignificant before You,
Which has come upon us, our kings, our princes, our priests, our prophets, our fathers and on all Your people,
Since the time of the kings of Assyria to this day.
Nehemiah 9:33 (show verse)
“However, You are just and righteous in everything that has come upon us;
For You have dealt faithfully, but we have acted wickedly.
Afflicted saints » Should acknowledge the justice of their chastisements
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Submission to punishment
Disobedience to God » Acknowledge the punishment of, to be just
Judgments » Saints » Acknowledge the justice of
Justice » The lord being just
Penitence » Instances of » Levites
Resignation » Motives to » God's justice
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Submission to punishment
Disobedience to God » Acknowledge the punishment of, to be just
Judgments » Saints » Acknowledge the justice of
Justice » The lord being just
Penitence » Instances of » Levites
Resignation » Motives to » God's justice
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Nehemiah 9:34 (show verse)
Our kings, our princes, our priests, and our fathers have not kept Your law
Or paid attention to Your commandments and Your warnings which You have given them.
Nehemiah 9:35 (show verse)
“But they, in their kingdom,
With Your great goodness which You gave them,
With the broad and rich land which You set before them,
Did not serve You or turn from their wicked deeds.
Nehemiah 9:36 (show verse)
“Behold, we are slaves today,
And as for the land which You gave our fathers, to eat of its fruit and its goodness,
Behold, we are slaves in it.
Nehemiah 9:37 (show verse)
“Its abundant produce is for the kings
Whom You have set over us because of our sins;
They also rule over our bodies
And over our cattle as they please,
So we are in great distress.
Nehemiah 9:38 (show verse)
“
We are making an agreement in writing;
And on the sealed document are the names of our princes, our Levites, and our priests.”
Covenant » Of men with men » Ratified » Written and sealed
Covenant » Of man with God » Nehemiah
Covenants » Conditions of » Written and sealed
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Documents sealed with » Covenants
Seals » Impressions of » Attached to covenants
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites
Covenant » Of man with God » Nehemiah
Covenants » Conditions of » Written and sealed
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Documents sealed with » Covenants
Seals » Impressions of » Attached to covenants
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of the levites