Nehemiah 5:16

“Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.”

"Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work." - Nehemiah 5:16
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What does Nehemiah 5:16 mean?

Nehemiah 5:16 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work." The book of Nehemiah is a powerful and inspiring account of the leadership, faith…

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Faithful Commitment in the Face of Adversity

Nehemiah 5:16 (KJV) reads: "Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work." As we delve into the story of Nehemiah, we find ourselves in a nexus of leadership, resilience, and unwavering faith…

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A Prayer for Commitment and Unity in Our Endeavors

O Lord, our God, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, today we humbly come before You with grateful hearts, honoring Your sovereignty and faithfulness. As we gather in Your presence, we are reminded of the words spoken by Nehemiah in Nehemiah 5:16, where he boldly declares…

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Nehemiah 5:16 - "Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work."
Nehemiah 10:16 - "Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin,"
Nehemiah 12:16 - "Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;"
Nehemiah 10:5 - "Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,"
Nehemiah 12:5 - "Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,"
Nehemiah 7:16 - "The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight."
"Adonijah, Bigvai, Adin," - Nehemiah 10:16
Nehemiah 3:16 - "After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Beth-zur, unto the place over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty."
Nehemiah 9:16 - "But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,"
"Of Iddo, Zechariah; of Ginnethon, Meshullam;" - Nehemiah 12:16
Nehemiah 5:1 - "And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews."
Nehemiah 11:16 - "And Shabbethai and Jozabad, of the chief of the Levites, had the oversight of the outward business of the house of God."
"Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah," - Nehemiah 10:5
"Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah," - Nehemiah 12:5
Nehemiah 5:6 - "¶ And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words."
Nehemiah 3:5 - "And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord."
"The children of Bebai, six hundred twenty and eight." - Nehemiah 7:16
Nehemiah 5:19 - "Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people."
Nehemiah 5:4 - "There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards."
Nehemiah 13:16 - "There dwelt men of Tyre also therein, which brought fish, and all manner of ware, and sold on the sabbath unto the children of Judah, and in Jerusalem."
Nehemiah 6:5 - "Then sent Sanballat his servant unto me in like manner the fifth time with an open letter in his hand;"
Nehemiah 4:5 - "And cover not their iniquity, and let not their sin be blotted out from before thee: for they have provoked thee to anger before the builders."
Nehemiah 11:5 - "And Maaseiah the son of Baruch, the son of Col-hozeh, the son of Hazaiah, the son of Adaiah, the son of Joiarib, the son of Zechariah, the son of Shiloni."
"And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews." - Nehemiah 5:1
A biblical scene from Nehemiah 1:5-11 - Nehemiah, a Caucasian male in middle-eastern garb, is depicted respectfully requesting time from the king, a Middle-Eastern male seated at the dinner table while Nehemiah is serving his drink. He is asking for the opportunity to return to Judah and help his people build a wall. The setting is a grand royal court marked by golden hues, opulent textiles, and architecturally rich columns.
"But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments," - Nehemiah 9:16
Nehemiah 5:3 - "Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth."
Nehemiah 5:9 - "Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?"
Nehemiah 8:5 - "And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:"