Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Nehemiah 13:17 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Nehemiah 13:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Nehemiah chapter 13 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?”
Nehemiah 13:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Nehemiah 13:17
Then I contended with the nobles of Judah, and said unto them, What evil thing is this that ye do, and profane the sabbath day?This verse within Nehemiah 13 addresses themes of reform, confronting compromise, vigilance, finishing well. Nehemiah's return from Persia reveals backsliding, requiring renewed reforms in areas previously addressed—showing constant vigilance's necessity. This passage demonstrates biblical principles applicable across both testaments—God's sovereignty combined with human responsibility, faith expressed through obedient action, and the necessity of both individual and c...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Nehemiah 13:17
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“and said”
“and cursed them”
“you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the law of our God”
“Hear the word of Yahweh”
“you heads of the house of Jacob”
“Please listen, you heads of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel: Isn't it for you to know justice?,And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?, וָאֹמַר שִׁמְעוּ־נָא רָאשֵׁי יַעֲקֹב וּקְצִינֵי בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל הֲלוֹא לָכֶם לָדַעַת אֶת־הַמִּשְׁפָּט׃ ,And I said: Hear, I pray you, ye heads of Jacob, And rulers of the house of Israel: Is it not for you to know justice?,καὶ ἐρεῖ ἀκούσατε δὴ ταῦτα αἱ ἀρχαὶ οἴκου ιακωβ καὶ οἱ κατάλοιποι οἴκου ισραηλ οὐχ ὑμῖν ἐστιν τοῦ γνῶναι τὸ κρίμα,And he shall say, Hear now these words, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and ye remnant of the house of Israel; is it not for you to know judgment?,,,,”
“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.”
“and contended with the nobles and the rulers”
“and will speak to them; for they know the way of Yahweh”
“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”