Nehemiah 9:14
Nehemiah 9:14 in Multiple Translations
You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.
And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:
and madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them commandments, and statutes, and a law, by Moses thy servant,
And you gave them word of your holy Sabbath, and gave them orders and rules and a law, by the hand of Moses your servant:
You explained your holy Sabbath to them. You gave them commandments and regulations and laws through your servant Moses.
And declaredst vnto them thine holy Sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, and ordinances, and lawes, by the hande of Moses thy seruant:
And Thy holy sabbath Thou hast made known to them, and commands, and statutes, and law, Thou hast commanded for them, by the hand of Moses Thy servant;
and made known to them your holy Sabbath, and commanded them commandments, statutes, and a law, by Moses your servant,
And madest known to them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:
Thou madest known to them thy holy sabbath, and didst prescribe to them commandments, and ceremonies, and the law by the hand of Moses thy servant.
You taught them about your holy ◄Sabbath/day of rest►, and you gave many kinds of laws to your servant Moses for him to tell to the people.
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Nehemiah 9:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
שַׁבַּ֥ת
קָדְשְׁ/ךָ֖
הוֹדַ֣עַתָ
לָ/הֶ֑ם
וּ/מִצְו֤וֹת
וְ/חֻקִּים֙
וְ/תוֹרָ֔ה
צִוִּ֣יתָ
לָ/הֶ֔ם
בְּ/יַ֖ד
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
שַׁבַּ֥ת
shabbâth
H7676
Sabbath
N-cs
קָדְשְׁ/ךָ֖
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms | Suff
הוֹדַ֣עַתָ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
לָ/הֶ֑ם
Prep | Suff
וּ/מִצְו֤וֹת
mitsvâh
H4687
commandment
Conj | N-fp
וְ/חֻקִּים֙
chôq
H2706
statute
Conj | N-mp
וְ/תוֹרָ֔ה
tôwrâh
H8451
instruction
Conj | N-fs
צִוִּ֣יתָ
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
לָ/הֶ֔ם
Prep | Suff
בְּ/יַ֖ד
yâd
H3027
hand
Prep | N-cs
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Nehemiah 9:14
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שַׁבַּ֥ת
shabbâth
H7676
"Sabbath"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for the Sabbath, a day of rest and worship, as commanded by God in Exodus 20:8-11 and observed by the Israelites. It is a special day set apart for spiritual renewal and reflection, as Jesus taught in Matthew 12:1-14.
Definition: Sabbath 1a) sabbath 1b) day of atonement 1c) sabbath year 1d) week 1e) produce (in sabbath year)
Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] every) sabbath. See also: Exodus 16:23; 2 Chronicles 2:3; Psalms 92:1.
קָדְשְׁ/ךָ֖
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms | Suff
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
הוֹדַ֣עַתָ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Hiphil-Perf-2ms
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
לָ/הֶ֑ם
""
Prep | Suff
וּ/מִצְו֤וֹת
mitsvâh
H4687
"commandment"
Conj | N-fp
This Hebrew word means a command or law given by God or humans, as seen in the Bible's rules and guidelines. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy. The commandments guide people's actions.
Definition: 1) commandment 1a) commandment (of man) 1b) the commandment (of God) 1c) commandment (of code of wisdom)
Usage: Occurs in 177 OT verses. KJV: (which was) commanded(-ment), law, ordinance, precept. See also: Genesis 26:5; 1 Chronicles 28:8; Psalms 19:9.
וְ/חֻקִּים֙
chôq
H2706
"statute"
Conj | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a decree or law given by God, like the Ten Commandments. It appears in books like Exodus and Deuteronomy, guiding the Israelites' actions. This concept is essential to understanding God's expectations.
Definition: : decree 1) statute, ordinance, limit, something prescribed, due 1a) prescribed task 1b) prescribed portion 1c) action prescribed (for oneself), resolve 1d) prescribed due 1e) prescribed limit, boundary 1f) enactment, decree, ordinance 1f1) specific decree 1f2) law in general 1g) enactments, statutes 1g1) conditions 1g2) enactments 1g3) decrees 1g4) civil enactments prescribed by God
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: appointed, bound, commandment, convenient, custom, decree(-d), due, law, measure, [idiom] necessary, ordinance(-nary), portion, set time, statute, task. See also: Genesis 47:22; Nehemiah 1:7; Psalms 2:7.
וְ/תוֹרָ֔ה
tôwrâh
H8451
"instruction"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for instruction or law, referring to the Ten Commandments or the first five books of the Bible, guiding human behavior and moral code.
Definition: 1) law, direction, instruction 1a) instruction, direction (human or divine) 1a1) body of prophetic teaching 1a2) instruction in Messianic age 1a3) body of priestly direction or instruction 1a4) body of legal directives 1b) law 1b1) law of the burnt offering 1b2) of special law, codes of law 1c) custom, manner 1d) the Deuteronomic or Mosaic Law
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: law. See also: Genesis 26:5; Nehemiah 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
צִוִּ֣יתָ
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Perf-2ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
לָ/הֶ֔ם
""
Prep | Suff
בְּ/יַ֖ד
yâd
H3027
"hand"
Prep | N-cs
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
מֹשֶׁ֥ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
עַבְדֶּֽ/ךָ
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
Study Notes — Nehemiah 9:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Nehemiah 9:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 9:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 9:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 9:14
- Sermons on Nehemiah 9:14
Context — The People Confess Their Sins
12You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.
13You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.
14You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.
15In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land that You had sworn to give them. 16But they and our fathers became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 20:8–11 | Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. |
| 2 | Genesis 2:3 | Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on that day He rested from all the work of creation that He had accomplished. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 20:12 | I also gave them My Sabbaths as a sign between us, so that they would know that I am the LORD who sanctifies them. |
| 4 | Ezekiel 20:20 | Keep My Sabbaths holy, that they may be a sign between us, so that you may know that I am the LORD your God.’ |
| 5 | Exodus 16:29 | Understand that the LORD has given you the Sabbath; that is why on the sixth day He will give you bread for two days. On the seventh day, everyone must stay where he is; no one may leave his place.” |
| 6 | Exodus 16:23 | He told them, “This is what the LORD has said: ‘Tomorrow is to be a day of complete rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD. So bake what you want to bake, and boil what you want to boil. Then set aside whatever remains and keep it until morning.’” |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 4:5 | See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess. |
| 8 | Leviticus 27:34 | These are the commandments that the LORD gave to Moses for the Israelites on Mount Sinai. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 5:31 | But you stand here with Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and statutes and ordinances you are to teach them to follow in the land that I am giving them to possess.” |
| 10 | John 1:17 | For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. |
Nehemiah 9:14 Summary
Nehemiah 9:14 reminds us that God gave the Israelites a special day of rest, called the Sabbath, to help them remember His love and care for them, as seen in Exodus 20:8-11. He also gave them rules to follow, like the Ten Commandments, to guide them in their relationship with Him and with each other. By following these rules, the Israelites could show their love and respect for God, just like we can today by following His commands in the Bible (John 14:15). This verse helps us understand that God's laws are not meant to restrict us, but to help us live in harmony with Him and with others.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the holy Sabbath in Nehemiah 9:14?
The holy Sabbath, as revealed in Nehemiah 9:14, is a day of rest and worship, reminding the Israelites of God's creation and redemption, as seen in Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15.
Why did God give the Israelites commandments and statutes through Moses?
God gave the Israelites commandments and statutes through Moses to guide them in their relationship with Him and with each other, as stated in Deuteronomy 4:13 and Exodus 19:5-6, and to help them understand His holy character.
How does Nehemiah 9:14 relate to the overall narrative of the Israelites' journey?
Nehemiah 9:14 is part of a larger narrative of God's interaction with the Israelites, highlighting His faithfulness and their disobedience, as seen in verses like Exodus 32:1-6 and Numbers 14:1-12, and ultimately pointing to their need for redemption and restoration.
What role does Moses play in this verse?
Moses is mentioned as the servant through whom God gave the Israelites commandments, statutes, and laws, emphasizing his role as a mediator between God and the people, as seen in Exodus 3:10 and Numbers 12:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of a 'holy Sabbath' mean to me personally, and how can I apply it in my own life?
- How do I respond to God's commandments and statutes in my daily life, and what does it mean to live according to His laws?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, forget or neglect God's commands and statutes, and how can I return to a right relationship with Him?
- What does Nehemiah 9:14 reveal about God's character, and how can I deepen my understanding of His holiness and love?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 9:14
And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath,.... Which was not made known to others, and was peculiar to the Jewish nation, and a privilege granted to them, to have rest corporeal and spiritual,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 9:14
Thou art the LORD the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
Thy holy sabbath; that holy and blessed sabbath day which thou didst bless and sanctify to Adam in Paradise, , commanding him, and in him all his posterity, to observe it, which yet almost all people and nations have quite forgotten, yea, so far as to mock at them, , thou didst graciously reveal unto thy people, reviving that ancient law by another particular law about it given to us in the wilderness.
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
Nehemiah 9:14 And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath, and commandedst them precepts, statutes, and laws, by the hand of Moses thy servant:Ver. 14. And madest known unto them thy holy sabbath] Not then first known to the Church; but of old observed, even from the beginning, Genesis 2:3, about 2514 years before it was made known in such a solemn sort at Sinai; as having been much neglected and forgotten during the Egyptian servitude. So it was by the German Churches, till God awakened them by the loss of Prague (that first blow given them), and that upon the Sabbath day, which they kept not otherwise than if it had been Dies daemoniacus, the devil’ s day, and not Dominicus the Lord’ s day, (as their countryman Alsted complaineth), and as if it had been called Sabbath, from Sabbos, a name of Bacchus, as Plutarch dreamed. And commandedst them precepts]
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
(14) Madest known unto them thy holy sabbath.—Every word here, as well as the prominence given to this among the other “commandments,” must be noted as illustrating the importance of this ordinance in the covenant of chapter 10 and throughout the book.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:14
Verse 14. Madest known unto them thy holy Sabbath] They appear to have forgotten this first of all the commandments of God, during their sojourning in Egypt.
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 9:14
14. and madest known … sabbath] Cf. Ezekiel 20:12. Apparently referring to the fourth Commandment (Exodus 20:8-11. Cf. Exodus 31:16). But it is to be noticed that the observance of the Sabbath is prescribed if not presupposed at the giving of the Manna (Exodus 16:23-30) before the arrival at Sinai. The stricter observance of the Sabbath of Jehovah (thy sabbath) was a special feature of religious purity, required by the teaching of Ezra and the Scribes, cf. Nehemiah 13:15 (Isaiah 56:2; Isaiah 58:13). An observance of the Sabbath was perhaps common among Semitic races. It was certainly kept in Assyria.
The command to keep the Sabbath holy set the stamp of Divine approval upon the native custom. precepts, statutes, and laws] R.V. commandments, and statutes, and a law. ‘A law,’ i.e. religious instruction as distinguished from positive rules. Moses thy servant] Cf. Nehemiah 1:7.
Sermons on Nehemiah 9:14
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Weighed in the Balance (Sermon Reading) by D.L. Moody | In this sermon, the preacher begins by describing a scene of chaos and destruction, emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the word "Tinkle." He then urges the congregat |
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Beginning of the End by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the Feeding of the Five Thousand, where Jesus teaches his disciples a valuable lesson. The preacher emphasizes the importance of giving every |
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How to Bring Your Children to Christ by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the speaker shares personal experiences and observations about the transformative power of God's word. He emphasizes the importance of having a fear of God and reco |
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(God and Man) Entering God's Sabbath Rest by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of dedicating Wednesdays and Saturdays to fasting and prayer. He and another brother would spend hours in prayer after th |
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(Exodus) Exodus 20:8-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the fourth commandment, which is to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy. He explains that the Sabbath was given to the nation of Israe |
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(Exodus) Exodus 31:12-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of observing the Sabbath day. He emphasizes that the Sabbath was given to the children of Israel as a sign between them and G |
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I Have Appeared Unto Thee - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a man named Jack Brown who sells newspapers in the rain. One day, a wealthy man in a Rolls Royce approaches Jack and reveals that h |