Nehemiah 9:31 nasb — "Nevertheless, in Your great compassion You did not make an end of them or forsake them, For You are a gracious and com…

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""Nevertheless, in Your great compassion You did not make an end of them or forsake them, For You are a gracious and compassionate God."

— Nehemiah 9:31, NASB

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Nehemiah 9 — Context

28

"But as soon as they had rest, they did evil again before You; Therefore You abandoned them to the hand of their enemies, so that they ruled over them. When they cried again to You, You heard from heaven, And many times You rescued them according to Your compassion,

29

And admonished them in order to turn them back to Your law. Yet they acted arrogantly and did not listen to Your commandments but sinned against Your ordinances, By which if a man observes them he shall live. And they turned a stubborn shoulder and stiffened their neck, and would not listen.

30

"However, You bore with them for many years, And admonished them by Your Spirit through Your prophets, Yet they would not give ear. Therefore You gave them into the hand of the peoples of the lands.

31

"Nevertheless, in Your great compassion You did not make an end of them or forsake them, For You are a gracious and compassionate God.

32

"Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who keeps covenant and lovingkindness, Do not let all the hardship seem insignificant before You, Which has come upon us, our kings, our princes, our priests, our prophets, our fathers and on all Your people, From the days of the kings of Assyria to this day.

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"However, You are just in all that has come upon us; For You have dealt faithfully, but we have acted wickedly.

34

"For our kings, our leaders, our priests and our fathers have not kept Your law Or paid attention to Your commandments and Your admonitions with which You have admonished them.

Nehemiah 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 9:31 say?
Nehemiah 9:31 in the NASB reads: “"Nevertheless, in Your great compassion You did not make an end of them or forsake them, For You are a gracious and compassionate God.”
Where is Nehemiah 9:31 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 9:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 31.
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 9:31.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 9:31 in?
Nehemiah 9:31 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 9:31?
Nehemiah 9:31 reads (NASB): “"Nevertheless, in Your great compassion You did not make an end of them or forsake them, For You are a gracious and compassionate God.” 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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