Nehemiah 9:32 Meaning and Explanation
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day.”
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Read Full Chapter →They appeal to the great, covenant-keeping God to take seriously all the suffering that has come upon them.
What Does Nehemiah 9:32 Mean?
The history gives way to petition. Addressing God as great, mighty, and awesome, the One who 'keepest covenant and mercy,' the people ask Him not to treat their long suffering lightly, the hardship endured by kings, priests, prophets, and all the people since the days of Assyria.
The plea rests entirely on who God is. Because He keeps covenant and mercy, the people dare to bring their pain before Him and ask Him to see it. They do not demand rescue as a right; they appeal to His faithful love. Honest prayer can lay even years of accumulated trouble before God, trusting that He weighs it with compassion.
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What does Nehemiah 9:32 mean?
They appeal to the great, covenant-keeping God to take seriously all the suffering that has come upon them.