Nehemiah 9:33 Meaning and Explanation
“Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly:”
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Read Full Chapter →They confess that God has been completely just in all that has befallen them, while they themselves did wickedly.
What Does Nehemiah 9:33 Mean?
At the heart of the petition lies a clear confession. 'Thou art just in all that is brought upon us,' the people pray; God has done right, 'but we have done wickedly.' They lay the blame where it belongs, upon themselves.
True repentance justifies God and accuses self. The people do not protest that their suffering was unfair; they acknowledge that God dealt rightly and that their own sin brought the trouble. To say 'thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly' is the very posture mercy requires. Only when we stop excusing ourselves can grace fully meet us.
Nehemiah 9:33 in the Original Language
tsaddiq (צַדִּיק), 'just' -- righteous, in the right; acting with perfect fairness.
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What does Nehemiah 9:33 mean?
They confess that God has been completely just in all that has befallen them, while they themselves did wickedly.