Nehemiah 9:20 web — You gave also your good Spirit to instruct them, and didn't withhold your manna from their mouth, and gave them water f…

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"You gave also your good Spirit to instruct them, and didn't withhold your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst."

— Nehemiah 9:20, World English Bible

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Nehemiah 9 — Context

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and refused to obey, neither were they mindful of your wonders that you did among them, but hardened their neck, 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 abundant in loving kindness, and didn't forsake them.

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Yes, when they had made them a molten calf, and said, 'This is your God who brought you up out of Egypt,' and had committed awful blasphemies;

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yet you in your manifold mercies didn't forsake them in the wilderness: the pillar of cloud didn't depart from over them by day, to lead them in the way; neither the pillar of fire by night, to show them light, and the way in which they should go.

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You gave also your good Spirit to instruct them, and didn't withhold your manna from their mouth, and gave them water for their thirst.

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"Yes, forty years you sustained them in the wilderness. They lacked nothing. Their clothes didn't grow old, and their feet didn't swell.

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Moreover you gave them kingdoms and peoples, which you allotted according to their portions. So they possessed the land of Sihon, even the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.

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You also multiplied their children as the stars of the sky, and brought them into the land concerning which you said 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 World English Bible reads: “You gave also your good Spirit to instruct them, and didn't withhold 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 (WEB): “You gave also your good Spirit to instruct them, and didn't withhold 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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