They are Your servants and Your people. You redeemed them by Your great power and mighty hand. They are Your servants and Your peopleThis phrase emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites. The term "servants" (Hebrew: עֲבָדֶיךָ, avadekha) reflects a position of humility and dedication, indicating that the Israelites are committed to serving God. Historically, this relationship is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant, where God chose Israel as His people. The phrase "Your people" (Hebrew: עַמְּךָ, ammekha) signifies a special possession, highlighting the unique identity and calling of Israel as a nation set apart for God's purposes. This dual identity as both servants and people underscores their role in God's redemptive plan. You redeemed them
The concept of redemption (Hebrew: גָּאַל, ga'al) is central to the biblical narrative, often associated with liberation from bondage. In the context of Nehemiah, it recalls the Exodus, where God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Redemption here is not just a physical deliverance but also a spiritual restoration, pointing to God's ongoing work in bringing His people back to Himself. This act of redemption is a testament to God's faithfulness and His commitment to His promises. by Your great power
The phrase "great power" (Hebrew: בְּכֹחֲךָ הַגָּדוֹל, b'kochakha hagadol) highlights the omnipotence of God. Throughout Scripture, God's power is demonstrated in creation, miracles, and acts of deliverance. In Nehemiah's context, it serves as a reminder of God's ability to accomplish His purposes despite human limitations. This power is not just physical might but also encompasses God's authority and sovereignty over all creation. and by Your mighty hand
The "mighty hand" (Hebrew: וּבְיָדְךָ הַחֲזָקָה, u'vyadkha hachazakah) is a metaphorical expression used frequently in the Old Testament to describe God's intervention in human history. It evokes images of God's direct involvement in the affairs of His people, such as the plagues in Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea. This phrase reassures the faithful of God's active presence and His ability to protect and guide His people through challenges. It is a call to trust in God's strength and His unwavering commitment to His covenant promises. Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahA Jewish cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, Nehemiah is the central figure in the book. He is deeply concerned about the welfare of Jerusalem and its people. 2. JerusalemThe city of Jerusalem is in ruins at this time, and Nehemiah is seeking God's favor to help rebuild it. 3. The IsraelitesReferred to as "Your servants and Your people," they are the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, chosen by God and now in need of restoration. 4. God's RedemptionThe verse highlights God's past acts of redemption, emphasizing His power and mighty hand in delivering His people. 5. The Persian EmpireThe ruling empire during Nehemiah's time, under which the Israelites are living in exile. Teaching Points Understanding Our Identity in GodJust as the Israelites were identified as God's people, Christians today are called to recognize their identity as children of God, redeemed by His power. The Power of PrayerNehemiah's prayer acknowledges God's past faithfulness, teaching us to approach God with confidence in His power and willingness to act on behalf of His people. God's Faithfulness in RedemptionReflect on the ways God has redeemed and delivered you in your life, and trust in His continued faithfulness. The Importance of IntercessionNehemiah intercedes for his people, reminding us of the importance of praying for others and seeking God's intervention in their lives. Relying on God's StrengthRecognize that it is by God's great power and mighty hand that we can overcome challenges and fulfill His purposes. Bible Study Questions 1. How does Nehemiah's acknowledgment of the Israelites as God's people influence his approach to prayer and leadership? 2. In what ways can we see God's "great power and mighty hand" at work in our own lives today? 3. How does understanding our identity as God's redeemed people impact our daily decisions and interactions with others? 4. What can we learn from Nehemiah's example about the role of intercessory prayer in our spiritual lives? 5. How do the themes of redemption and God's faithfulness in Nehemiah 1:10 connect with the broader account of Scripture, and how can they encourage us in times of difficulty? Connections to Other Scriptures Exodus 6:6This verse speaks of God redeeming the Israelites from Egypt with an outstretched arm and mighty acts of judgment, paralleling the theme of redemption in Nehemiah 1:10. Deuteronomy 9:29This verse also refers to the Israelites as God's people, whom He brought out of Egypt with His mighty power, reinforcing the identity and relationship between God and His people. Psalm 77:15This Psalm reflects on God's power in redeeming His people, similar to the acknowledgment of God's mighty hand in Nehemiah 1:10. People Hachaliah, Hanani, Israelites, NehemiahPlaces Jerusalem, SusaTopics Hast, Mighty, Power, Ransomed, Redeemed, Servants, Strength, Strong, YoursDictionary of Bible Themes Nehemiah 1:10 1105 God, power of
1265 hand of God
1315 God, as redeemer
6721 redemption, in life
7160 servants of the Lord Nehemiah 1:4-11 6655 forgiveness, application
8618 prayerfulness Library The Church and Social Evils
'It came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven.'--NEH. i. 4. Ninety years had passed since the returning exiles had arrived at Jerusalem. They had encountered many difficulties which had marred their progress and cooled their enthusiasm. The Temple, indeed, was rebuilt, but Jerusalem lay in ruins, and its walls remained as they had been left, by Nebuchadnezzar's siege, some century and a half before. …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy ScriptureA Reformer's Schooling
'The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2. That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem. 3. And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Nehemiah, the Praying Builder
We care not for your splendid abilities as a minister, or your natural endowment as an orator before men. We are sure that the truth of the matter is this: No one will or can command success and become a real praying soul unless intense application is the price. I am even now convinced that the difference between the saints like Wesley, Fletcher, Edwards, Brainerd, Bramwell, Bounds, and ourselves is energy, perseverance, invincible determination to succeed or die in the attempt. God help us.--Rev. …
Edward M. Bounds—Prayer and Praying Men Discouragements and Courage
'Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. 10. And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall. 11. And our adversaries said, They shall not know, neither see, till we come in the midst among them, and slay them, and cause the work to cease. 12. And it came to pass, that when the Jews which dwelt by them came, they said unto us ten times, From all …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Last Days of the Old Eastern World
The Median wars--The last native dynasties of Egypt--The Eastern world on the eve of the Macedonian conquest. [Drawn by Boudier, from one of the sarcophagi of Sidon, now in the Museum of St. Irene. The vignette, which is by Faucher-Gudin, represents the sitting cyno-cephalus of Nectanebo I., now in the Egyptian Museum at the Vatican.] Darius appears to have formed this project of conquest immediately after his first victories, when his initial attempts to institute satrapies had taught him not …
G. Maspero—History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 9 A Treatise of the Fear of God;
SHOWING WHAT IT IS, AND HOW DISTINGUISHED FROM THAT WHICH IS NOT SO. ALSO, WHENCE IT COMES; WHO HAS IT; WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS; AND WHAT THE PRIVILEGES OF THOSE THAT HAVE IT IN THEIR HEARTS. London: Printed for N. Ponder, at the Peacock in the Poultry, over against the Stocks market: 1679. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom," and "a fountain of life"--the foundation on which all wisdom rests, as well as the source from whence it emanates. Upon a principle …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3 Influences that Gave Rise to the Priestly Laws and Histories
[Sidenote: Influences in the exile that produced written ceremonial laws] The Babylonian exile gave a great opportunity and incentive to the further development of written law. While the temple stood, the ceremonial rites and customs received constant illustration, and were transmitted directly from father to son in the priestly families. Hence, there was little need of writing them down. But when most of the priests were carried captive to Babylonia, as in 597 B.C., and ten years later the temple …
Charles Foster Kent—The Origin & Permanent Value of the Old Testament Ezra-Nehemiah
Some of the most complicated problems in Hebrew history as well as in the literary criticism of the Old Testament gather about the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. Apart from these books, all that we know of the origin and early history of Judaism is inferential. They are our only historical sources for that period; and if in them we have, as we seem to have, authentic memoirs, fragmentary though they be, written by the two men who, more than any other, gave permanent shape and direction to Judaism, then …
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