Nehemiah 4:11 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →The enemies plan a surprise attack, intending to strike unseen and bring the building to a halt.
What Does Nehemiah 4:11 Mean?
The threat now takes concrete shape. The adversaries boast that they will fall upon the builders without warning, before they can know or see, killing them and stopping the work in its tracks.
The enemy trades on fear of the unseen and the sudden. Such threats are designed to paralyze, to make the faithful drop their tools and scatter. Yet nothing is hidden from God, who sees every secret plan. The plot meant to catch the builders unaware is already known to the Lord, who watches over His people.
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What does Nehemiah 4:11 mean?
The enemies plan a surprise attack, intending to strike unseen and bring the building to a halt.