Nehemiah 9:38

Translations

Modern

In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Traditional

And because of all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, Levites, and priests, seal unto it.

Literal

And in all this we are cutting a firm covenant, and writing even on the sealed document our leaders, our Levites, and our priests.”

Latin

Super omnibus ergo his nos ipsi percutimus fœdus, et scribimus: et signant principes nostri, Levitæ nostri, et sacerdotes nostri.

Original

Hebrew

English

In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”

Notes

Nehemiah 9:38

we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing: These actions shows a serious commitment to the agreement. The sealed document was legally binding.

Nehemiah 9:38–10:39

The people, embracing the prayer, renewed their dedication to God and his word. They signed their names to show their commitment (Nehemiah 9:38–10:27) and took an oath to follow the covenant (10:28–39).

Nehemiah 7:73–10:39

This section, possibly from Ezra’s personal memoirs, explains how Ezra’s teaching of God’s law renewed the people's commitment to serve God and follow his instructions. Spiritual revival occurred alongside the civic work of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Theme notes and profiles

God's Word at the Center Nehemiah’s Confidence in God

Related verses

Nehemiah 10:1
Now these were the ones who sealed the document: Nehemiah the governor, son of Hacaliah, and also Zedekiah,
2 Chronicles 34:31
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book.
Nehemiah 10:29
…hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.
Ezra 10:3
So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.
2 Kings 23:3
So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.
2 Chronicles 29:10
Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.
2 Chronicles 23:16
Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people.
2 Chronicles 15:12–13
Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul.

People

Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah

Topics

Covenant of Man with God: Nehemiah Covenant of Men with Men: Written and Sealed Covenants: Conditions of Written and Sealed Decision: Israelites Public Prayer: Jeshua Seal: A Stamp Used for Signifying Documents: Covenants Seals: Impressions of Attached to Covenants Sin: Confession of Thankfulness: To God of the Levites

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