Nehemiah 9:6

Authorized King James Version

Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַתָּה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

ה֣וּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

יְהוָה֮

H3068

Thou even thou art LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

לְבַדֶּךָ֒

H905

properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit

אַתָּ֣

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

עָשִׂ֡יתָ

H6213

alone thou hast made

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

אֶֽת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם

H8064

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

הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם

H8064

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

#10

הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם

H8064

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

#11

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#12

וּצְבָ֥א

H6635

them all and the host

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#13

הָאָ֜רֶץ

H776

the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#14

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#15

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#16

עָלֶ֙יהָ֙

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#17

הַיַּמִּים֙

H3220

and all things that are therein the seas

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

#18

וְכָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#19

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#20

בָּהֶ֔ם

#21

וְאַתָּ֖ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#22

מְחַיֶּ֣ה

H2421

and all that is therein and thou preservest

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

#23

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#24

כֻּלָּ֑ם

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#25

וּצְבָ֥א

H6635

them all and the host

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#26

הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם

H8064

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

#27

לְךָ֥

#28

מִֽשְׁתַּחֲוִֽים׃

H7812

worshippeth

to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Nehemiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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 does this verse's literary context within Nehemiah chapter 9 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?