Nehemiah 9:13 bbe — And you came down on Mount Sinai, and your voice came to them from heaven, giving them right decisions and true laws, g…

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"And you came down on Mount Sinai, and your voice came to them from heaven, giving them right decisions and true laws, good rules and orders:"

— Nehemiah 9:13, Bible in Basic English

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Nehemiah 9 — Context

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And you did signs and wonders on Pharaoh and all his servants and all the people of his land; for you saw how cruel they were to them. So you got yourself a name as it is today.

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By you the sea was parted before them, so that they went through the sea on dry land; and those who went after them went down into the deep, like a stone into great waters.

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And you went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, and in a pillar of fire by night, to give them light on the way they were to go.

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And you came down on Mount Sinai, and your voice came to them from heaven, giving them right decisions and true laws, good rules and orders:

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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:

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And you gave them bread from heaven when they were in need, and made water come out of the rock for their drink, and gave them orders to go in and take for their heritage the land which your hand had been lifted up to give them.

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But they and our fathers, in their pride, made their necks stiff, and gave no attention to your orders,

Nehemiah 9:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 9:13 say?
Nehemiah 9:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And you came down on Mount Sinai, and your voice came to them from heaven, giving them right decisions and true laws, good rules and orders:”
Where is Nehemiah 9:13 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 9:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 13.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 9:13.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 9:13 in?
Nehemiah 9:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 9:13?
Nehemiah 9:13 reads (BBE): “And you came down on Mount Sinai, and your voice came to them from heaven, giving them right decisions and true laws, good rules and orders:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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