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Nehemiah 1:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Nehemiah 1:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 1 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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:”
Nehemiah 1:5 (KJV)
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Commentary on Nehemiah 1:5
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:Nehemiah's prayer begins with precise theological understanding of God. The threefold title establishes crucial truths: 'LORD' (Yahweh, יְהוָה) is the covenant name revealing God's personal, relational nature. 'God of heaven' (Elohei hashamayim, אֱלֹהֵי הַשָּׁמָיִם) acknowledges sovereign authority over all creation. 'Great and terrible' describes divine majesty and power. Nora (נוֹרָא, 'terrible') means awe-inspiring, demanding reveren...
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Cross-References for Nehemiah 1:5
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“And showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me”
“and made confession”
“a great and awesome God.”
“he is God”
“and rose up”
“Yahweh”
“our God”
“since he could swear by none greater”
“whom God went to redeem to himself for a people”
“For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.”