Nehemiah 9:20
Nehemiah 9:20 in Multiple Translations
You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.
Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
Thou gavest also thy good Spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
And you gave your good spirit to be their teacher, and did not keep back your manna from their mouths, and gave them water when they had need of it.
You gave your good Spirit to teach them. You did not stop feeding them with your manna, and you gave them water when they were thirsty.
Thou gauest also thy good Spirite to instruct them, and withheldest not thy MAN from their mouth, and gauest them water for their thirst.
'And Thy good Spirit Thou hast given, to cause them to act wisely; and Thy manna Thou hast not withheld from their mouth, and water Thou hast given to them for their thirst,
You gave also your good Spirit to instruct them, and didn’t withhold your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst.
Thou gavest also thy good spirit to instruct them, and withheldest not thy manna from their mouth, and gavest them water for their thirst.
And thou gavest them thy good Spirit to teach them, and thy manna thou didst not withhold from their mouth, and thou gavest them water for their thirst.
You sent your good Spirit to instruct them. You continued to provide water when they were thirsty.
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Study Notes — Nehemiah 9:20
- Context
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- Nehemiah 9:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 9:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 9:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:20
- Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 9:20
- Sermons on Nehemiah 9:20
Context — The People Confess Their Sins
20You gave Your good Spirit to instruct them. You did not withhold Your manna from their mouths, and You gave them water for their thirst.
21For forty years You sustained them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing. Their clothes did not wear out and their feet did not swell. 22You gave them kingdoms and peoples and allotted to them every corner of the land. So they took the land of Sihon king of Heshbon and of Og king of Bashan.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 143:10 | Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground. |
| 2 | Numbers 11:17 | And I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put that Spirit on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it by yourself. |
| 3 | Isaiah 63:11–14 | Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name. |
| 4 | John 4:10 | Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” |
| 5 | 2 Peter 1:21 | For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. |
| 6 | Isaiah 48:21 | They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts; He made water flow for them from the rock; He split the rock, and water gushed out. |
| 7 | Isaiah 41:17–18 | The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. |
| 8 | John 7:37–39 | On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. |
| 9 | Ephesians 5:9 | for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. |
| 10 | Joshua 5:12 | And the day after they had eaten from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. There was no more manna for the Israelites, so that year they began to eat the crops of the land of Canaan. |
Nehemiah 9:20 Summary
This verse reminds us that God is a loving and providing Father, who gives us His Holy Spirit to guide and teach us. Just as He provided manna and water for the Israelites in the wilderness, He promises to meet our needs and provide for us, as seen in Matthew 6:33. We can trust in His faithfulness and provision, knowing that He is a God who keeps His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9. By seeking God's kingdom and righteousness, we can experience His guidance and provision in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God gave His 'good Spirit' to instruct the Israelites?
This refers to the Holy Spirit, who guided and taught the Israelites in the wilderness, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 143:10, where David asks for the Holy Spirit to guide him.
Why did God provide manna and water for the Israelites in the wilderness?
God provided for their physical needs, just as He promises to provide for ours, as seen in Matthew 6:33, where Jesus teaches us to seek God's kingdom and His righteousness, and all our needs will be met.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
Just as God provided for the Israelites, He promises to provide for us, guiding us with His Spirit and meeting our needs, as seen in Philippians 4:19, where it says God will supply all our needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
What can we learn from God's provision for the Israelites in the wilderness?
We can learn about God's faithfulness, provision, and love for His people, just as it is written in Deuteronomy 7:9, that God is a faithful God who keeps His covenant and mercy for a thousand generations.
Reflection Questions
- How has God provided for me in my own wilderness experiences, and how can I trust Him to continue guiding me?
- What are some ways I can seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in my daily life, just as the Israelites were guided in the wilderness?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking God's kingdom and righteousness, as taught in Matthew 6:33, to my own life and circumstances?
- In what ways can I show gratitude for God's provision and guidance in my life, just as the Israelites were called to remember God's works in the wilderness?
Gill's Exposition on Nehemiah 9:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Nehemiah 9:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:20
Trapp's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Nehemiah 9:20
Cambridge Bible on Nehemiah 9:20
Sermons on Nehemiah 9:20
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The Indwelling of the Spirit by Samuel Chadwick | Samuel Chadwick preaches on the distinctive feature of the Spirit being inwardness, contrasting the Son's external work with the Spirit's internal dwelling and working. The Spirit |
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Epistle 191 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of adhering to the single, true language inspired by the Spirit of God, warning against the confusion and hypocrisy that arises from adopting t |
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Epistle 281 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of remaining in the truth of God and not grieving the Holy Spirit. He warns against the dangers of abusing God's power and encourages believers |
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The Good Spirit of the Lord (Neh. Ix: 20) by Seth Rees | Seth Rees preaches about the importance of having the Holy Spirit in our lives, emphasizing that all victories and achievements in the lives of great men of the past were due to Go |
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The Personality of the Holy Spirit by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey emphasizes the necessity of understanding the Holy Spirit as a Divine Person rather than merely an influence or power. He argues that recognizing the Holy Spirit's pers |
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(Grace Baptist) Wait on the Lord by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of David and his battle with the Philistines. Instead of repeating the same strategy as before, God instructs David to stand by the |
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Five Evidences of Genuine Conversion by Reuben Walter | In this sermon, the preacher discusses five evidences of genuine conversion. He emphasizes that Christians should not skip over the first four evidences and focus only on the desir |






