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What Does the Bible Say About Geshem?

7 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Geshem in the Bible

Discover 7 Bible verses about geshem. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on geshem, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 7 Verses About Geshem

  1. 1
    Nehemiah 2:19
    But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
    KJV
  2. 2
    Nehemiah 6:1
    Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
    KJV
  3. 3
    Nehemiah 6:2
    That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.
    KJV
  4. 4
    Nehemiah 6:3
    And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
    KJV
  5. 5
    Nehemiah 6:4
    Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Nehemiah 6:5
    Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
    KJV
  7. 7
    Nehemiah 6:6
    Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words. Gashmu: or, Geshem
    KJV

Subtopics of Geshem

Also called GASHMU, an Arabian
Opposed Nehemiah in building Jerusalem
Called also Gashmu, an Arabian. Opposed Nehemiah in building Jerusalem.

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Geshem? (7 Verses)

But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, What is this thing that ye do? will ye rebel against the king?
Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the gates;)
That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet together in some one of the villages in the plain of Ono. But they thought to do me mischief.
And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
Yet they sent unto me four times after this sort; and I answered them after the same manner.
Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;
Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words. Gashmu: or, Geshem

How to Study What the Bible Says About Geshem

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    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about geshem. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

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    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about geshem and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about geshem is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on geshem needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about geshem with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about geshem, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about geshem?
Discover 7 Bible verses about geshem. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on geshem, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 7 key verses about geshem spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about geshem are there?
There are 7 key Bible verses about geshem compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about geshem?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about geshem is Nehemiah 2:19 — "But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, and Geshem the Arabian, heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, an..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about geshem?
Geshem is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 7 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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