Nehemiah 9:20 akjv — You gave also your good spirit to instruct them, and withheld not your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for…

American King James Version

"You gave also your good spirit to instruct them, and withheld not your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst. "

— Nehemiah 9:20, American King James Version

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Nehemiah 9 — Context

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And refused to obey, neither were mindful of your wonders that you did among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but you are a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsook them not.

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Yes, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, This is your God that brought you up out of Egypt, and had worked great provocations;

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Yet you in your manifold mercies forsook them not in the wilderness: the pillar of the cloud departed not from them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to show them light, and the way wherein they should go.

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You gave also your good spirit to instruct them, and withheld not your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst.

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Yes, forty years did you sustain them in the wilderness, so that they lacked nothing; their clothes waxed not old, and their feet swelled not.

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Moreover you gave them kingdoms and nations, and did divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

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Their children also multiplied you as the stars of heaven, and brought them into the land, concerning which you had promised to their fathers, that they should go in to possess it.

Nehemiah 9:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 9:20 say?
Nehemiah 9:20 in the American King James Version reads: “You gave also your good spirit to instruct them, and withheld not your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst. ”
Where is Nehemiah 9:20 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 9:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 20.
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 9:20.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 9:20 in?
Nehemiah 9:20 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 9:20?
Nehemiah 9:20 reads (AKJV): “You gave also your good spirit to instruct them, and withheld not your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst. ” 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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