Nehemiah 13:31 Meaning and Explanation
“And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.”
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Read Full Chapter →Nehemiah arranged the wood offering and firstfruits at their appointed times, and closed with a prayer to be remembered for good.
What Does Nehemiah 13:31 Mean?
The book ends with the smaller but faithful details of worship set in order, the wood offering at its appointed times and the firstfruits, and then with Nehemiah's final prayer: remember me, O my God, for good.
His last words are not a record of his achievements but a humble plea to be remembered by God for good. After all his labor, he rests his hope entirely on the Lord's gracious favor. It is a fitting close, the prayer of every servant who works for God and then leaves the reward in His hands, trusting the One who remembers His own.
Nehemiah 13:31 in the Original Language
bikkurim (בִּכּוּרִים), 'firstfruits' -- the first and best of the harvest offered to God.
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What does Nehemiah 13:31 mean?
Nehemiah arranged the wood offering and firstfruits at their appointed times, and closed with a prayer to be remembered for good.