Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands. New Living Translation “But our ancestors were proud and stubborn, and they paid no attention to your commands. English Standard Version “But they and our fathers acted presumptuously and stiffened their neck and did not obey your commandments. Berean Standard Bible But they and our fathers became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments. King James Bible But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments, New King James Version “But they and our fathers acted proudly, Hardened their necks, And did not heed Your commandments. New American Standard Bible “But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly; They became stubborn and would not listen to Your commandments. NASB 1995 “But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly; They became stubborn and would not listen to Your commandments. NASB 1977 “But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly; They became stubborn and would not listen to Thy commandments. Legacy Standard Bible “But they, our fathers, acted presumptuously; They became stiff-necked and would not listen to Your commandments. Amplified Bible “But they, our fathers, acted arrogantly; They stiffened their necks and would not heed Your commandments. Christian Standard Bible But our ancestors acted arrogantly; they became stiff-necked and did not listen to your commands. Holman Christian Standard Bible But our ancestors acted arrogantly; they became stiff-necked and did not listen to Your commands. American Standard Version But they and our fathers dealt proudly and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to thy commandments, Contemporary English Version Our stubborn ancestors refused to obey--they forgot about the miracles you had worked for them, and they were determined to return to Egypt and become slaves again. English Revised Version But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to thy commandments, GOD'S WORD® Translation But they-our own ancestors-acted arrogantly. They became stubborn and wouldn't obey your commands. Good News Translation But our ancestors grew proud and stubborn and refused to obey your commands. International Standard Version "But they—our ancestors—became arrogant and stubborn, refusing to listen to your commands. Majority Standard Bible But they and our fathers became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments. NET Bible "But they--our ancestors--behaved presumptuously; they rebelled and did not obey your commandments. New Heart English Bible "But they and our fathers dealt proudly and hardened their neck, did not listen to your commandments, Webster's Bible Translation But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments, World English Bible “But they and our fathers behaved proudly, hardened their neck, didn’t listen to your commandments, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they and our fathers have acted proudly, "" And harden their neck, "" And have not listened to Your commands, Young's Literal Translation 'And they and our fathers have acted proudly, and harden their neck, and have not hearkened unto Thy commands, Smith's Literal Translation And they and our fathers acted proudly, and they will harden their neck, and will not hear to thy commands, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks and hearkened not to thy commandments. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, they and our fathers acted arrogantly, and they hardened their necks, and they did not listen to your commandments. New American Bible But they, our ancestors, proved to be insolent; they were obdurate and did not obey your commandments. New Revised Standard Version “But they and our ancestors acted presumptuously and stiffened their necks and did not obey your commandments; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut they and their fathers dealt wickedly and were stubborn and did not give ear to thy commandments, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But they and their fathers did evil and they hardened their necks, and they did not listen to your commandments. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to Thy commandments, Brenton Septuagint Translation But they and our fathers behaved proudly, and hardened their neck, and did not hearken to thy commandments, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People Confess Their Sins…15In their hunger You gave them bread from heaven; in their thirst You brought them water from the rock. You told them to go in and possess the land which You had sworn to give them. 16But they and our fathers became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments. 17They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.… Cross References Exodus 32:9 The LORD also said to Moses, “I have seen this people, and they are indeed a stiff-necked people. Deuteronomy 9:6-7 Understand, then, that it is not because of your righteousness that the LORD your God is giving you this good land to possess, for you are a stiff-necked people. / Remember this, and never forget how you provoked the LORD your God in the wilderness. From the day you left the land of Egypt until you reached this place, you have been rebelling against the LORD. Psalm 78:8 Then they will not be like their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation, whose heart was not loyal, whose spirit was not faithful to God. Psalm 106:6-7 We have sinned like our fathers; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. / Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea. Jeremiah 7:26 Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers. Ezekiel 20:8 But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt. Isaiah 63:10 But they rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit. So He turned and became their enemy, and He Himself fought against them. 2 Kings 17:14 But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. 2 Chronicles 30:8 Now do not stiffen your necks as your fathers did. Submit to the LORD and come to His sanctuary, which He has consecrated forever. Serve the LORD your God, so that His fierce anger will turn away from you. Hosea 4:16 For Israel is as obstinate as a stubborn heifer. Can the LORD now shepherd them like lambs in an open meadow? Acts 7:51 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. Romans 10:21 But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.” Hebrews 3:7-11 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, / do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness, / where your fathers tested and tried Me, and for forty years saw My works. ... Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Mark 7:9 He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition. Treasury of Scripture But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and listened not to your commandments, dealt. Nehemiah 9:10,29 And shewedst signs and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his servants, and on all the people of his land: for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them. So didst thou get thee a name, as it is this day… Exodus 32:9 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: Deuteronomy 9:6,13,23,24,27 Understand therefore, that the LORD thy God giveth thee not this good land to possess it for thy righteousness; for thou art a stiffnecked people… hardened Deuteronomy 31:27 For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death? 2 Kings 17:14 Notwithstanding they would not hear, but hardened their necks, like to the neck of their fathers, that did not believe in the LORD their God. 2 Chronicles 30:8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. hearkened Exodus 15:26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee. Deuteronomy 5:29 O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever! Psalm 81:8,11-14 Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me; … Jump to Previous Acted Arrogant Arrogantly Attention Commandments Commands Dealt Fathers Forefathers Harden Hardened Hearkened Neck Necks Obey Orders Presumptuously Pride Proudly Stiff Stiffened Stiff-Necked StubbornJump to Next Acted Arrogant Arrogantly Attention Commandments Commands Dealt Fathers Forefathers Harden Hardened Hearkened Neck Necks Obey Orders Presumptuously Pride Proudly Stiff Stiffened Stiff-Necked StubbornNehemiah 9 1. A solemn fast, and repentance of the people4. The Levites make a confession of God's goodness, and their wickedness But they and our fathers This phrase refers to the Israelites, specifically the ancestors of those present during Nehemiah's time. It highlights a recurring theme in the Old Testament where the people of Israel repeatedly turned away from God despite His faithfulness. This pattern is seen throughout the books of Exodus, Judges, and Kings, where the Israelites often fell into cycles of disobedience and repentance. The mention of "our fathers" connects the current generation with their historical lineage, emphasizing the continuity of their identity as God's chosen people. became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments Persons / Places / Events 1. NehemiahA Jewish leader who played a crucial role in the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the spiritual renewal of the people. He is known for his leadership and dedication to God's commandments. 2. The Israelites The people of God who were delivered from Egypt but often fell into disobedience and rebellion against God's commandments. 3. Jerusalem The city where Nehemiah led the rebuilding efforts and where the Israelites gathered to confess their sins and renew their covenant with God. 4. The Wilderness The place where the Israelites wandered for 40 years due to their disobedience and lack of faith in God's promises. 5. The Covenant The agreement between God and the Israelites, which included the commandments that they were to follow as His chosen people. Teaching Points The Danger of Pride and ArrogancePride leads to a hardened heart that resists God's commandments. We must guard against arrogance and remain humble before God. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commandments is crucial for a faithful relationship with Him. Disobedience leads to spiritual downfall and separation from God. Learning from the Past The history of the Israelites serves as a warning and a lesson. We should learn from their mistakes and strive to remain faithful to God. The Need for Repentance When we recognize our disobedience, we must turn back to God in repentance, seeking His forgiveness and guidance. God's Faithfulness Despite Human Failure Despite our failures, God remains faithful. His mercy and grace are available to those who return to Him with a contrite heart.(16) Dealt proudly.--Like the Egyptians themselves (Nehemiah 9:10). It is remarkable that the same word is used as in the Hebrew of Exodus 18:11 and Deuteronomy 1:43.Verse 16. - They and our fathers. Rather, "they, our fathers." The vau is used exegetically. Dealt proudly. i.e. "acted insolently." Compare Deuteronomy 1:43, where the same verb is translated "were presumptuous" (marg.). Hardened their necks. So in 2 Kings 17:14. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But theyוְהֵ֥ם (wə·hêm) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They and our fathers וַאֲבֹתֵ֖ינוּ (wa·’ă·ḇō·ṯê·nū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 1: Father became arrogant הֵזִ֑ידוּ (hê·zî·ḏū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2102: To boil up, seethe, act proudly or presumptuously or rebelliously and stiff-necked וַיַּקְשׁוּ֙ (way·yaq·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7185: To be hard, severe or fierce and did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no obey שָׁמְע֖וּ (šā·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Your commandments. מִצְוֺתֶֽיךָ׃ (miṣ·wō·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 4687: Commandment Links Nehemiah 9:16 NIVNehemiah 9:16 NLT Nehemiah 9:16 ESV Nehemiah 9:16 NASB Nehemiah 9:16 KJV Nehemiah 9:16 BibleApps.com Nehemiah 9:16 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 9:16 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 9:16 French Bible Nehemiah 9:16 Catholic Bible OT History: Nehemiah 9:16 But they and our fathers dealt proudly (Neh Ne) |
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