Nehemiah 6:9

Old Testament • 11 words with Strong's data

"For they all made us afraid, saying, Their hands shall be weakened from the work, that it be not done. Now therefore, O God, strengthen my hands."

Word-by-Word Analysis

For they all

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

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

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us

יָרֵא

yârêʼ

H3372

to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten

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אָמַר

ʼâmar

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

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Their

יָד

yâd

H3027

a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),

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shall be

רָפָה

râphâh

H7503

to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)

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from the

מַעֲשֶׂה

maʻăseh

H4639

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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that it be not

עָשָׂה

ʻâsâh

H6213

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

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Now

כֵּן

kên

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner...

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O

אֱלֹהִים

ʼĕlôhîym

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...

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חָזַק

châzaq

H2388

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra...

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my

יָד

yâd

H3027

a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),

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Key Terms in This Verse

weakened H7503

רָפָה râphâh

to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)

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strengthen H2388

חָזַק châzaq

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer

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afraid H3372

יָרֵא yârêʼ

to fear; morally, to revere; caus. to frighten

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work H4639

מַעֲשֶׂה maʻăseh

an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property

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hands H3027

יָד yâd

a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),

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hands H3027

יָד yâd

a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),

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done H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

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

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therefore H3651

כֵּן kên

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and relation; often with other particles)

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made H6213

עָשָׂה ʻâsâh

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

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saying H559

אָמַר ʼâmar

to say (used with great latitude)

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Cross References

Psalm 138:3 cross-reference

In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

1 Peter 5:10 cross-reference

But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

1 Samuel 30:6 cross-reference

And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the...

Isaiah 41:10 cross-reference

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Hebrews 12:12 cross-reference

Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;

Ephesians 3:16 cross-reference

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

2 Corinthians 12:9 cross-reference

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon m...

Ephesians 6:10 cross-reference

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Philippians 4:13 cross-reference

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

2 Chronicles 15:7 cross-reference

Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.

Jeremiah 38:4 cross-reference

Therefore the princes said unto the king, We beseech thee, let this man be put to death: for thus he weakeneth the hands of the men of war that remain in this city, and the hands of all the people, in...

Psalm 71:1 cross-reference

In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.

Nehemiah 6:14 cross-reference

My God, think thou upon Tobiah and Sanballat according to these their works, and on the prophetess Noadiah, and the rest of the prophets, that would have put me in fear.

Psalm 56:3 cross-reference

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

Psalm 68:35 cross-reference

O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

2 Chronicles 32:18 cross-reference

Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.

Zechariah 10:12 cross-reference

And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.

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