Nehemiah 13:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.”
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Read Full Chapter →Nehemiah prays that God would remember his faithful service for the temple and not blot it out.
What Does Nehemiah 13:14 Mean?
Having set the temple service in order, Nehemiah turns to God in prayer, asking to be remembered for the good he has done for the house of God and its ministries.
This brief prayer reveals a heart that labors for God and then commits the labor to Him. Nehemiah does not boast before men but quietly entrusts his work to the One who sees in secret. His confidence is that God remembers what is done for love of Him, and Scripture assures us no such labor is ever forgotten before the Lord.
Nehemiah 13:14 in the Original Language
zakar (זָכַר), 'remember' -- to call to mind and act with favor toward the one remembered.
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What does Nehemiah 13:14 mean?
Nehemiah prays that God would remember his faithful service for the temple and not blot it out.