Thematic Bible
Nehemiah 9:1 (show verse)
On the twenty-fourth day of this same month the Israelites assembled; they were fasting and wearing sackcloth, their heads covered with dust.
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)
Those truly of Israelite descent separated from all the foreigners, standing and confessing their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors.
Nehemiah 9:3 (show verse)
For one-fourth of the day they stood in their place and read from the book of the law of the LORD their God, and for another fourth they were confessing their sins and worshiping the LORD their God.
Nehemiah 9:4 (show verse)
Then the Levites -- Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Kenani -- stood on the steps and called out loudly 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)
The Levites -- Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah -- said, "Stand up and bless the LORD your God!" "May you be blessed, O LORD our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up 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 alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, along with all their multitude of stars, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You impart life to them all, and the multitudes of heaven worship 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 forth from Ur of the Chaldeans. You changed his name to 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)
When you perceived that his heart was faithful toward you, you established a covenant with him to give his descendants the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Jebusites, and the Girgashites. You have fulfilled your promise, 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)
"You saw the affliction of our ancestors in Egypt, and you heard their cry at the Red Sea.
Nehemiah 9:10 (show verse)
You performed awesome signs against Pharaoh, against his servants, and against all the people of his land, for you knew that the Egyptians had acted presumptuously against them. You made for yourself a name that is celebrated to this day.
Nehemiah 9:11 (show verse)
You split the sea before them, and they crossed through the sea on dry ground! But you threw their pursuers into the depths, like a stone into surging waters.
Nehemiah 9:12 (show verse)
You guided them with a pillar of cloud by day and with a pillar of fire by night to illumine for them the path they were to travel.
Nehemiah 9:13 (show verse)
"You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You provided them with just judgments, true laws, and 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)
You made known to them your holy Sabbath; you issued commandments, statutes, and law to them through Moses your servant.
Nehemiah 9:15 (show verse)
You provided bread from heaven for them in their time of hunger, and you brought forth water from the rock for them in their time of thirst. You told them to enter in order to possess the land that you had sworn to give them.
Nehemiah 9:16 (show verse)
"But they -- our ancestors -- behaved presumptuously; they rebelled and did not obey 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 obey and did not recall your miracles that you had performed among them. Instead, they rebelled and appointed a leader to return to their bondage in Egypt. But you are a God of forgiveness, merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and unfailing in your loyal love. 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 made a cast image of a calf for themselves and said, 'This is your God who brought you up from Egypt,' or when they committed atrocious 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)
"Due to your great compassion you did not abandon them in the desert. The pillar of cloud did not stop guiding them in the path by day, nor did the pillar of fire stop illuminating for them by night the path on which they should travel.
Nehemiah 9:20 (show verse)
You imparted your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold your manna from their mouths; you provided 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)
For forty years you sustained them. Even in the desert they never lacked anything. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell.
Nehemiah 9:22 (show verse)
"You gave them kingdoms and peoples, and you allocated them to every corner of the land. They inherited the land of King Sihon of Heshbon and the land of King Og of Bashan.
Nehemiah 9:23 (show verse)
You multiplied their descendants like the stars of the sky. You brought them to the land you had told their ancestors to enter in order to possess.
Nehemiah 9:24 (show verse)
Their descendants entered and possessed the land. You subdued before them the Canaanites who were the inhabitants of the land. You delivered them into their hand, together with their kings and the peoples of the land, to deal with as they pleased.
Nehemiah 9:25 (show verse)
They captured fortified cities and fertile land. They took possession of houses full of all sorts of good things -- wells previously dug, vineyards, olive trees, and fruit trees in abundance. They ate until they were full and grew fat. They enjoyed to the full your great goodness.
Nehemiah 9:26 (show verse)
"Nonetheless they grew disobedient and rebelled against you; they disregarded your law. They killed your prophets who had solemnly admonished them in order to cause them to return to you. They committed atrocious 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 delivered them into the hand of their adversaries, who oppressed them. But in the time of their distress they called to you, and you heard from heaven. In your abundant compassion you provided them with deliverers to rescue them from their adversaries.
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)
"Then, when they were at rest again, they went back to doing evil before you. Then you abandoned them to their enemies, and they gained dominion over them. When they again cried out to you, in your compassion you heard from heaven and rescued them time and again.
Nehemiah 9:29 (show verse)
And you solemnly admonished them in order to return them to your law, but they behaved presumptuously and did not obey your commandments. They sinned against your ordinances -- those by which an individual, if he obeys them, will live. They boldly turned from you; they rebelled and did not obey.
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)
You prolonged your kindness with them for many years, and you solemnly admonished them by your Spirit through your prophets. Still they paid no attention, so you delivered them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.
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)
However, due to your abundant mercy you did not do away with them altogether; you did not abandon them. For you are a merciful and compassionate God.
Nehemiah 9:32 (show verse)
"So now, our God -- the great, powerful, and awesome God, who keeps covenant fidelity -- do not regard as inconsequential all the hardship that has befallen us -- our kings, our leaders, our priests, our prophets, our ancestors, and all your people -- from the days of the kings of Assyria until this very day!
Nehemiah 9:33 (show verse)
You are righteous with regard to all that has happened to us, for you have acted faithfully. It is we who have been in the wrong!
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 leaders, our priests, and our ancestors have not kept your law. They have not paid attention to your commandments or your testimonies by which you have solemnly admonished them.
Nehemiah 9:35 (show verse)
Even when they were in their kingdom and benefiting from your incredible goodness that you had lavished on them in the spacious and fertile land you had set before them, they did not serve you, nor did they turn from their evil practices.
Nehemiah 9:36 (show verse)
"So today we are slaves! In the very land you gave to our ancestors to eat its fruit and to enjoy its good things -- we are slaves!
Nehemiah 9:37 (show verse)
Its abundant produce goes to the kings you have placed over us due to our sins. They rule over our bodies and our livestock as they see fit, and we are in great distress!
Nehemiah 9:38 (show verse)
"Because of all of this we are entering into a binding covenant in written form; our leaders, our Levites, and our priests have affixed their names on the sealed document."
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