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Nehemiah 9:38 asv — And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal unto it…

American Standard Version

"And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal unto it. "

— Nehemiah 9:38, American Standard Version

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Nehemiah 9 — Context

35

For they have not served thee in their kingdom, and in thy great goodness that thou gavest them, and in the large and fat land which thou gavest before them, neither turned they from their wicked works.

36

Behold, we are servants this day, and as for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it.

37

And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have power over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.

38

And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal unto it.

Nehemiah 9:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 9:38 say?
Nehemiah 9:38 in the American Standard Version reads: “And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal unto it. ”
Where is Nehemiah 9:38 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 9:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, verse 38.
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 9:38.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 9:38 in?
Nehemiah 9:38 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 9:38?
Nehemiah 9:38 reads (ASV): “And yet for all this we make a sure covenant, and write it; and our princes, our Levites, and our priests, seal unto it. ” 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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