Thematic Bible
Nehemiah 9:1 (show verse)
And in the twenty-fourth day of this month, the sons of Israel were gathered with fasting and with sackcloth, and with earth upon them.
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)
And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins and the sins of their fathers.
Nehemiah 9:3 (show verse)
And they stood up in their place, and read in the Book of the Law of Jehovah their God a fourth part of the day. And another fourth part they confessed and worshiped Jehovah their God.
Nehemiah 9:4 (show verse)
And stood upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice to Jehovah 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)
And the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless Jehovah your God forever and ever. And blessed be Your glorious name, which is 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)
You, even You, are Jehovah alone. You have made the heavens, heaven of the heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things on it, the seas, and all in them, and You preserve them all. And the host of the heavens worships 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 Jehovah, the God who chose Abram and brought him out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gave him the name of 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)
and found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Jebusite, and the Girgashite, to give it to his seed. And You have performed Your words, for You are righteous.
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)
And You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heard their cry by the Red Sea,
Nehemiah 9:10 (show verse)
and gave out signs and wonders upon Pharaoh and upon all his servants and upon all the people of his land. For You knew that they were acting proudly against them. So You got Yourself a name, as today.
Nehemiah 9:11 (show verse)
And You divided the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land. And their pursuers You threw into the deep, like a stone into the mighty waters.
Nehemiah 9:12 (show verse)
And You led them in the day by a cloudy pillar, and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way in which they should go.
Nehemiah 9:13 (show verse)
And You came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke with them from Heaven, and gave them right judgments 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)
And You made known to them Your holy sabbath, and commanded them commandments, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses Your servant.
Nehemiah 9:15 (show verse)
And You gave them bread from the heavens for their hunger, and brought forth water for them out of the rock for their thirst. And You promised them that they should go in to possess the land which You had sworn to give them.
Nehemiah 9:16 (show verse)
But they and our fathers acted proudly and hardened their necks, and did not listen to 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)
And they refused to obey, neither were they mindful of Your wonders which You did among them. But they hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But You are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and did not forsake 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)
Yea, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, This is your God who brought you up out of Egypt, and had worked great 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)
yet You in Your great mercies did not forsake them in the wilderness. The pillar of the cloud did not depart from them by day to lead them in the way, nor the pillar of fire by night, to show them light and the way in which they should go.
Nehemiah 9:20 (show verse)
You also gave Your good Spirit to teach them, and did not withhold Your manna from their mouth, and 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)
And forty years You sustained them in the wilderness. They lacked nothing; their clothes did not become old, and their feet did not swell.
Nehemiah 9:22 (show verse)
And You gave them kingdoms and nations, and divided them into corners. And they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.
Nehemiah 9:23 (show verse)
And You multiplied their sons like the stars of the heavens, and brought them into the land concerning which You had promised to their fathers that they should go in to possess it.
Nehemiah 9:24 (show verse)
And the sons went in and possessed the land, and You humbled the people of the land before them, the Canaanites, and gave them into their hands, with their kings and the people of the land, so that they might do with them as they would.
Nehemiah 9:25 (show verse)
And they took strong cities and a rich land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards and olive-yards, and fruit trees in abundance. And they ate and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in Your great goodness.
Nehemiah 9:26 (show verse)
But they were disobedient and rebelled against You, and cast Your Law behind their backs. And they killed Your prophets who testified against them to turn them to You, and they worked great 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)
And You delivered them into the hand of their enemies, who troubled them. And in the time of their trouble, they cried to You, and You heard from Heaven. And according to Your manifold mercies, You gave them deliverers, who saved them out of 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 after they had rest, they did evil again before You, and You left them in the hand of their enemies, so that they had the rule over them. But they returned and cried to You, and You heard from Heaven. And many times You delivered them according to Your mercies,
Nehemiah 9:29 (show verse)
and testified against them that You might bring them again to Your Law. But they acted proudly and did not listen to Your commandments, but sinned against Your judgments (which if a man do, he shall live in them), and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.
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)
And many years You had patience with them, and testified against them by Your Spirit, by Your prophets, but they would not give ear. And You gave them into the hand of the people 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)
But for Your great mercies, You did not completely destroy them nor forsake them. For You are a gracious and merciful God.
Nehemiah 9:32 (show verse)
And now, our God, the great, the mighty, and the fearful God, who keeps covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble that has come upon us, on our kings, on our rulers, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all Your people, since the time of the kings of Assyria to this day, seem little before You.
Nehemiah 9:33 (show verse)
But You are just in all that is brought upon us, for You have done right, but we have done 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)
And our kings, our rulers, our priests, and our fathers, have not kept Your Law, nor listened to Your commandments and Your words with which You testified against them.
Nehemiah 9:35 (show verse)
For they have not served You in their kingdom, and in Your great goodness which You gave them, and in the large and rich land which You gave before them, and they did not turn from their wicked works.
Nehemiah 9:36 (show verse)
Behold, we are servants today. And the land that You gave to our fathers to eat its fruit, and its good, behold, we are servants in it.
Nehemiah 9:37 (show verse)
And it yields much increase to the kings whom You have set over us because of our sins. And they rule over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.
Nehemiah 9:38 (show verse)
And because of all this we are cutting a sure covenant, and write it, and our princes, Levites, and priests are sealing it.
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