Nehemiah 1:7
Nehemiah 1:7 in Multiple Translations
We have behaved corruptly against You and have not kept the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that You gave Your servant Moses.
We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.
we have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the ordinances, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.
We have done great wrong against you, and have not kept the orders, the rules, and the decisions, which you gave to your servant Moses.
We have done terrible things to offend you and we have not kept the commandments, laws, and regulations that you gave to your servant Moses.
We haue grieuously sinned against thee, and haue not kept the commandements, nor the statutes, nor the iudgements, which thou commandedst thy seruant Moses.
we have acted very corruptly against Thee, and have not kept the commands, and the statutes, and the judgments, that Thou didst command Moses Thy servant.
We have dealt very corruptly against you, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the ordinances, which you commanded your servant Moses.
We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.
We have been seduced by vanity, and have not kept thy commandments, and ceremonies and judgments, which thou hast commanded thy servant Moses.
We have acted very wickedly. Many years ago your servant Moses gave us your laws and all the things you commanded us to do [DOU], but we have not obeyed/done them.
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Nehemiah 1:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חֲבֹ֖ל
חָבַ֣לְנוּ
לָ֑/ךְ
וְ/לֹא
שָׁמַ֣רְנוּ
אֶת
הַ/מִּצְוֺ֗ת
וְ/אֶת
הַֽ/חֻקִּים֙
וְ/אֶת
הַ/מִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
צִוִּ֖יתָ
אֶת
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
חֲבֹ֖ל
châbal
H2254
to pledge
V-Qal-Inf-a
חָבַ֣לְנוּ
châbal
H2254
to pledge
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
לָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שָׁמַ֣רְנוּ
shâmar
H8104
to keep
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מִּצְוֺ֗ת
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
Art | N-fp
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַֽ/חֻקִּים֙
chôq
H2706
statute
Art | N-mp
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
הַ/מִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Art | N-mp
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
צִוִּ֖יתָ
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 1:7
חֲבֹ֖ל
châbal
H2254
"to pledge"
V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to be in labor or to twist in pain, like a woman giving birth. It can also mean to corrupt or destroy something. In the KJV, it is translated in various ways, including 'travail' or 'corrupt'.
Definition: 1) to bind 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind 2) to take a pledge, lay to pledge 2a) (Qal) to hold by a pledge, take in pledge, hold in pledge 2b) (Niphal) to give a pledge, become pledged
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, [idiom] very, withhold. See also: Exodus 22:25; Proverbs 20:16; Psalms 7:15.
חָבַ֣לְנוּ
châbal
H2254
"to pledge"
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
This verb means to be in labor or to twist in pain, like a woman giving birth. It can also mean to corrupt or destroy something. In the KJV, it is translated in various ways, including 'travail' or 'corrupt'.
Definition: 1) to bind 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bind 2) to take a pledge, lay to pledge 2a) (Qal) to hold by a pledge, take in pledge, hold in pledge 2b) (Niphal) to give a pledge, become pledged
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, band, bring forth, (deal) corrupt(-ly), destroy, offend, lay to (take a) pledge, spoil, travail, [idiom] very, withhold. See also: Exodus 22:25; Proverbs 20:16; Psalms 7:15.
לָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
שָׁמַ֣רְנוּ
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
V-Qal-Perf-1cp
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מִּצְוֺ֗ת
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
Art | N-fp
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַֽ/חֻקִּים֙
chôq
H2706
"statute"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/מִּשְׁפָּטִ֔ים
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Art | N-mp
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
צִוִּ֖יתָ
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 1:7
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- Nehemiah 1:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 1:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 1:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 1:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
- Sermons on Nehemiah 1:7
Context — Nehemiah’s Prayer
5Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps His covenant of loving devotion with those who love Him and keep His commandments,
6let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned.
7We have behaved corruptly against You and have not kept the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that You gave Your servant Moses.
8Remember, I pray, the word that You commanded Your servant Moses when You said, ‘If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you among the nations, 9but if you return to Me and keep and practice My commandments, then even if your exiles have been banished to the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for My Name.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel 9:5–6 | we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, and fathers, and to all the people of the land. |
| 2 | Daniel 9:11 | All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. |
| 3 | Daniel 9:13 | Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. |
| 4 | Psalms 106:6 | We have sinned like our fathers; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:14–15 | Do not turn aside to the right or to the left from any of the words I command you today, and do not go after other gods to serve them. If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 25:4 | Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.” |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 6:1 | These are the commandments and statutes and ordinances that the LORD your God has instructed me to teach you to follow in the land that you are about to enter and possess, |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 5:1 | Then Moses summoned all Israel and said to them: Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances that I declare in your hearing this day. Learn them and observe them carefully. |
| 9 | Malachi 4:4 | “Remember the law of My servant Moses, the statutes and ordinances I commanded him for all Israel at Horeb. |
| 10 | Revelation 19:2 | For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” |
Nehemiah 1:7 Summary
[Nehemiah 1:7 means that the people of Israel, including Nehemiah, had disobeyed God's laws and commandments, which were given to Moses. This disobedience is what Nehemiah is confessing and repenting of. We can learn from Nehemiah's example by acknowledging our own sins and seeking forgiveness from God, just like he did. By doing so, we can restore our relationship with God and live according to His will, as encouraged in Psalm 51:1-17 and 1 John 1:9.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to behave corruptly against God?
To behave corruptly against God means to act in a way that is contrary to His will and commandments, as seen in Nehemiah 1:7, and this can include disobeying His laws and statutes, such as those given in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21.
Why is it important to acknowledge and confess our sins?
Acknowledging and confessing our sins, as Nehemiah does in Nehemiah 1:6-7, is crucial because it allows us to take responsibility for our actions and seek forgiveness from God, as encouraged in Psalm 51:1-17 and 1 John 1:9.
What are the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that God gave to Moses?
The commandments, statutes, and ordinances that God gave to Moses are recorded in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, and include laws regarding worship, morality, and daily life, such as the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21.
How can we apply Nehemiah's confession to our own lives?
We can apply Nehemiah's confession to our own lives by regularly examining our actions and attitudes, acknowledging our sins, and seeking forgiveness from God, as encouraged in Lamentations 3:40 and 2 Corinthians 13:5.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have behaved corruptly against God, and how can I make things right?
- How can I develop a greater awareness of God's commandments, statutes, and ordinances, and apply them to my daily life?
- In what ways can I follow Nehemiah's example of humility and confession, and seek forgiveness for my sins?
- How can I balance the desire to obey God's laws with the knowledge that I am forgiven and loved by Him, as seen in Romans 8:1-4 and Galatians 5:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 1:7
We have dealt very corruptly against thee,.... Corrupted his covenant, laws, and precepts, as well as themselves, ways, and works; all which were against the Lord, contrary to his nature, mind, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 1:7
And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
We have dealt very corruptly, or we have wholly corrupted, to wit, ourselves, and our ways, and thy worship.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
Nehemiah 1:7 We have dealt very corruptly against thee, and have not kept the commandments, nor the statutes, nor the judgments, which thou commandedst thy servant Moses.Ver. 7. We have dealt very corruptly] Heb. Corrupting, we have corrupted ourselves against thee. Or, We have bound ourselves unto thee to be punished for our sins. Of confessing with utmost aggravation, and laying load upon ourselves, see the notes on Ezra 9:1-15. &c. And have not kept the commandments, nor statutes, nor judgments] i.e. Neither the laws moral, ceremonial, nor judicial. We have broken all thy bonds, and cast thy cords from us.
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
(4-11) Nehemiah’s appeal to God. The prayer is a perfect example of the private and individual devotion with which the later Hebrew Scriptures abound. It begins with formal and appropriate invocation (Nehemiah 1:5-8), flows into earnest confession (Nehemiah 1:6-7), pleads the covenant promises (Nehemiah 1:8-10), and supplicates a present answer (Nehemiah 1:11). The extant Scriptures, freely used, are the foundation of all. (4) Fasted.—Like Daniel, Esther, and Ezra, Nehemiah fasted: fasting appears in later Judaism a prominent part of individual devotion, as it is in the New Testament. (6) Both I and my father’s house have sinned.—The supplication was for the nation; and in such cases of personal intercession the individual assumes the sin of all the past. (8) The spirit of many threatenings and promises is summed up, as in the prayer of Nehemiah 9. (11) This day . . . this man.—During his “certain days” of mourning Nehemiah had fixed upon his plan, suggested by his God. “This day” is “this occasion”: the appeal itself was deferred for some months. The king becomes “this man” in the presence of the “God of heaven.” For I was the king’s cupbearer.—One of his cupbearers, therefore in high authority, having confidential access to him.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
Verse 7. Have not kept thy commandments] The moral precepts by which our lives should be regulated. Statutes] What refers to the rites and ceremonies of thy religion. Judgments] The precepts of justice relative to our conduct to each other.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 1:7
7. We have dealt very corruptly] The words in the original occasion some difficulty. There is however no connexion, as commentators have supposed, between the Hebrew words used here and a similar root meaning ‘a pledge.’ The Vulgate, adopting a different derivation, has ‘vanitate seducti sumus.’ The LXX. rendering διαλύσειδιελύσαμενπρὸςσὲ and that of a few MSS. ματαιώσειἐματαιώθημενἐνσοί (Field’s Orig. Hex.) show the uncertainty as to the meaning. Elsewhere in the O.T. the word occurs in Job 17:1; Isaiah 13:5; Isaiah 32:7; Isaiah 54:16; Proverbs 13:13; Micah 2:10; Son 2:15. The substantive derived from the root here used is rendered ‘hurt’ Daniel 6:23. It is found with the same meaning as in this verse Job 34:31 ‘I will not offend any more.’ commandments … statutes … judgments] The three words occur together in Deuteronomy 5:31; Deuteronomy 6:1; Deuteronomy 7:11; Deuteronomy 8:11; Deuteronomy 11:1. which thou commandedst] e.g. Deuteronomy 6:1. thy servant Moses] and Nehemiah 1:8, Nehemiah 9:18. ‘The servant of the Lord’ was a favourite title applied to Moses. In Joshua it occurs with great frequency (e.g. Joshua 1:1-2; Joshua 1:7; Joshua 1:13, &c.).
Elsewhere it is found in 1 Kings 8:53; 1 Kings 8:56; 2 Kings 18:12; 2 Kings 21:8; 2 Chronicles 1:3; Psalms 105:26; Malachi 4:4. He is called ‘the servant of God’ in Nehemiah 10:29; 1 Chronicles 6:49; Daniel 9:11; ‘the man of God’ Ezra 3:2; 1 Chronicles 23:14; Psalms 90. (title). Cf. in the New Testament the description of Moses as the ‘faithful servant’ in Hebrews 3:2-5, and Revelation 15:3. The LXX. τῷΜωυσῇπαιδίσου (Vulg. famulo tuo) will illustrate Acts 4:27 ‘thy holy Servant Jesus’ (τὸνἅγιονπαῖδάσουἸησοῦν).
Whedon's Commentary on Nehemiah 1:7
7. Commandments… statutes… judgments — Embracing respectively the moral precepts, like the ten commandments, the established rites and ceremonies of worship, and the judicial decision in respect to sin and righteousness.
Sermons on Nehemiah 1:7
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A Call to Anguish by David Wilkerson | This sermon is a powerful call to anguish, urging listeners to move beyond concern to a deep sense of inner pain and distress for the state of the church and society. It emphasizes |
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The Tribulation - Why? by Arlen L. Chitwood | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of repetition in teaching and understanding the word of God. He explains that God often states the same matter in different wa |
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(Daniel) the Prayer of a Prevailing Prophet by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the prayer of Daniel in the book of Daniel. He emphasizes the importance of seeking after God's ear, hand, face, and eyes through prayer. Th |
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Behold the Beauty of the Lord by Joshua Daniel | This sermon delves into the profound words of King David in Psalms 27, emphasizing the singular desire to dwell in the presence of the Lord and behold His beauty. It challenges the |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Part 2 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confessing our sins before the Lord, both individually and collectively as a church and nation. It delves into various Bibl |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 111 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of seeking God and experiencing revival. He emphasizes the importance of desperation and setting one's face unto the Lord Go |
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A Call to Anguish (Text Transcription) by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson delivers a powerful sermon titled 'A Call to Anguish,' emphasizing the urgent need for true anguish in prayer and the church's current state of passivity. He lament |