Nehemiah 9:36

“Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it:”

"Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it:" - Nehemiah 9:36
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What does Nehemiah 9:36 mean?

The verse Nehemiah 9:36 in the King James Version (KJV) reads: "Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it." This verse comes from a prayer of confession and…

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Servants of a Gracious Land

The book of Nehemiah captures a pivotal moment in Jewish history, reflecting not only the physical rebuilding of Jerusalem but also the spiritual revival of God’s people. Within this narrative, Nehemiah 9:36 states succinctly, "Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land…

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A Prayer of Servitude and Thanksgiving for God's Provision

Heavenly Father, As we bow before You in humble adoration and reverence, we bring to note the words spoken in Nehemiah 9:36, which remind us of our condition before You: "Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit…

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Nehemiah 9:36 - "Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it:"
Nehemiah 11:36 - "And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin."
Nehemiah 7:36 - "The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five."
"And of the Levites were divisions in Judah, and in Benjamin." - Nehemiah 11:36
"The children of Jericho, three hundred forty and five." - Nehemiah 7:36
Nehemiah 6:9
Nehemiah 12:36 - "And his brethren, Shemaiah, and Azarael, Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, Nethaneel, and Judah, Hanani, with the musical instruments of David the man of God, and Ezra the scribe before them."
Nehemiah 9:9 - "And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea;"
Mark 9:36-37
Nehemiah 7:9 - "The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two."
Nehemiah 10:36 - "Also the firstborn of our sons, and of our cattle, as it is written in the law, and the firstlings of our herds and of our flocks, to bring to the house of our God, unto the priests that minister in the house of our God:"
2 kings 9:34-36
Genesis 36:9 - "¶ And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:"
Nehemiah 9:16 - "But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,"
Job 36:9 - "Then he sheweth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded."
Nehemiah 12:9 - "Also Bakbukiah and Unni, their brethren, were over against them in the watches."
Nehemiah 10:9 - "And the Levites: both Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;"
Nehemiah 11:9 - "And Joel the son of Zichri was their overseer: and Judah the son of Senuah was second over the city."
Psalms 36:9 - "For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light."
Nehemiah 3:9 - "And next unto them repaired Rephaiah the son of Hur, the ruler of the half part of Jerusalem."
Nehemiah 9:2 - "And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers."
1 Chronicles 9:36 - "And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab,"
John 9:36 - "He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?"
Nehemiah 8:9 - "¶ And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law."
Nehemiah 9:38 - "And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it."
"And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea;" - Nehemiah 9:9
Nehemiah 13:9 - "Then I commanded, and they cleansed the chambers: and thither brought I again the vessels of the house of God, with the meat offering and the frankincense."
"The children of Shephatiah, three hundred seventy and two." - Nehemiah 7:9
Nehemiah 9:1 - "Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them."