Nehemiah 9:27

Authorized King James Version

Therefore thou deliveredst them into the hand of their enemies, who vexed them: and in the time of their trouble, when they cried unto thee, thou heardest them from heaven; and according to thy manifold mercies thou gavest them saviours, who saved them out of the hand of their enemies.

Word-by-Word Analysis

תִּתֵּ֤ן

H5414

Therefore thou deliveredst

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

מִיַּ֥ד

H3027

them into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

צָֽרֵיהֶֽם׃

H6862

of their enemies

a pebble (as in h6864)

וַיָּצֵ֖רוּ

H6887

who vexed

to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive

לָהֶ֑ם

וּבְעֵ֤ת

H6256

them and in the time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

צָֽרָתָם֙

H6869

of their trouble

transitively, a female rival

יִצְעֲק֣וּ

H6817

when they cried

to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)

אֵלֶ֔יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#10

וְאַתָּה֙

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#11

מִשָּׁמַ֣יִם

H8064

them from heaven

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

#12

תִּשְׁמָ֔ע

H8085

unto thee thou heardest

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#13

וּֽכְרַחֲמֶ֣יךָ

H7356

mercies

compassion (in the plural)

#14

הָֽרַבִּ֗ים

H7227

and according to thy manifold

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#15

תִּתֵּ֤ן

H5414

Therefore thou deliveredst

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#16

לָהֶם֙

#17

וְיֽוֹשִׁיע֖וּם

H3467

them saviours

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

#18

וְיֽוֹשִׁיע֖וּם

H3467

them saviours

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

#19

מִיַּ֥ד

H3027

them into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#20

צָֽרֵיהֶֽם׃

H6862

of their enemies

a pebble (as in h6864)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Nehemiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Nehemiah.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Nehemiah chapter 9 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?