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You gave them regulations and laws that are just and right, and decrees and commands that are good. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> “You came down at Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them regulations and instructions that were just, and decrees and commands that were good. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven and gave them right rules and true laws, good statutes and commandments, <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> “You came down also on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven, And gave them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; You gave them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; You gave them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Then Thou didst come down on Mount Sinai, And didst speak with them from heaven; Thou didst give to them just ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; You gave them upright judgments and true laws, Good statutes and commandments. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Then You came down on Mount Sinai, And spoke with them from heaven; And You gave them fair ordinances and true laws, Good statutes and commandments. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them impartial ordinances, reliable instructions, and good statutes and commands. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them impartial ordinances, reliable instructions, and good statutes and commands. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments, <a href="/cev/nehemiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> At Sinai you came down from heaven, and you gave your people good laws and teachings that are fair and honest. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spakest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments and true laws, good statutes and commandments: <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You came from heaven to Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them fair rules, trustworthy teachings, and good laws and commandments. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> At Mount Sinai you came down from heaven; you spoke to your people and gave them good laws and sound teachings. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> "You also came down to Mount Sinai, spoke with them from heaven, and gave them impartial regulations, true laws, statutes, and good commands. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. <a href="/net/nehemiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> "You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You provided them with just judgments, true laws, and good statutes and commandments. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "You came down also on Mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments, <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spokest with them from heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments: <a href="/web/nehemiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> “You also came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And on Mount Sinai You have come down, "" Even to speak with them from the heavens, "" And You give to them right judgments, "" And true laws, good statutes and commands. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And on mount Sinai Thou hast come down, even to speak with them from the heavens, and Thou dost give to them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commands. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And upon mount Sinai thou camest down, and speaking with them from the heavens, and thou wilt give to them right judgments, and laws of truth, good laws and commands.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thou camest down also to mount Sinai, and didst speak with them from heaven, and thou gavest them right judgments, and the law of truth, ceremonies, and good precepts. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You also descended to mount Sinai, and you spoke with them from heaven. And you gave them upright judgments, and the law of truth, and ceremonies, and good precepts. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> On Mount Sinai you came down, you spoke with them from heaven; You gave them just ordinances, true laws, good statutes and commandments; <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> You came down also upon Mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thou didst come down also upon mount Sinai and speak with them from heaven, and didst give them right judgments and true laws, good statutes and commandments; <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And upon the Mountain of Sinai you came down and you spoke with them from Heaven, and you gave them upright judgments and the laws of the truth and statutes and commandments that are good.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thou camest down also upon mount Sinai, and spokest with them from heaven, and gavest them right ordinances and laws of truth, good statutes and commandments; <a href="/sep/nehemiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Also thou camest down upon mount Sina, and thou spakest to them out of heaven, and gavest them right judgments, and laws of truth, ordinances, and good commandments. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=2424" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">The People Confess Their Sins</a> …12You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel. 13<a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yā·raḏ·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">You came down</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har- (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/5514.htm" title="5514: sî·nay (N-proper-fs) -- The mountain where the law was given. Of uncertain derivation; Sinai, mountain of Arabia.">Sinai</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: wə·ḏab·bêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">and spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with them</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: miš·šā·mā·yim (Prep-m:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">from heaven.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: wat·tit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">You gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">just</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pā·ṭîm (N-mp) -- Judgment. ">ordinances,</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: ’ĕ·meṯ (N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">TRUE</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: wə·ṯō·w·rō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">laws,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇîm (Adj-mp) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">and good</a> <a href="/hebrew/2706.htm" title="2706: ḥuq·qîm (N-mp) -- Something prescribed or owed, a statute. From chaqaq; an enactment; hence, an appointment.">statutes</a> <a href="/hebrew/4687.htm" title="4687: ū·miṣ·wōṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- Commandment. From tsavah; a command, whether human or divine.">and commandments.</a> 14You revealed to them Your holy Sabbath and gave them commandments and statutes and laws through Your servant Moses.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18-20</a> Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. / And as the sound of the ram’s horn grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and God answered him in the thunder. / The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit. So Moses went up, <a href="/exodus/20-1.htm">Exodus 20:1-17</a> And God spoke all these words: / “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. / You shall have no other gods before Me. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/4-10.htm">Deuteronomy 4:10-13</a> The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, “Gather the people before Me to hear My words, so that they may learn to fear Me all the days they live on the earth, and that they may teach them to their children.” / You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness. / And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form; there was only a voice. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/5-4.htm">Deuteronomy 5:4-22</a> The LORD spoke with you face to face out of the fire on the mountain. / At that time I was standing between the LORD and you to declare to you the word of the LORD, because you were afraid of the fire and would not go up the mountain. And He said: / “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. ... <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-9</a> The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. <a href="/psalms/119-1.htm">Psalm 119:1-2</a> Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. <a href="/psalms/119-18.htm">Psalm 119:18</a> Open my eyes that I may see wondrous things from Your law. <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a> Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. <a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Isaiah 33:22</a> For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a> “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. <a href="/ezekiel/20-11.htm">Ezekiel 20:11</a> And I gave them My statutes and made known to them My ordinances—for the man who does these things will live by them. <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17-19</a> Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. / For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. / So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/matthew/22-37.htm">Matthew 22:37-40</a> Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ... <a href="/mark/12-29.htm">Mark 12:29-31</a> Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ / The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” <a href="/luke/16-17.htm">Luke 16:17</a> But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for a single stroke of a pen to drop out of the Law.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You came down also on mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right judgments, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:camest<a href="/exodus/19-11.htm">Exodus 19:11,16-20</a> And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the people upon mount Sinai… <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Deuteronomy 33:2</a> And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them.<a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1,3</a> Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, … spakest<a href="/exodus/20-1.htm">Exodus 20:1,22</a> And God spake all these words, saying, … <a href="/deuteronomy/4-10.htm">Deuteronomy 4:10-13,33</a> Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children… <a href="/deuteronomy/5-4.htm">Deuteronomy 5:4,22-26</a> The LORD talked with you face to face in the mount out of the midst of the fire, … gavest<a href="/deuteronomy/4-8.htm">Deuteronomy 4:8</a> And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?<a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Deuteronomy 10:12,13</a> And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, … <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-11</a> The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple… true laws.<a href="/psalms/119-160.htm">Psalm 119:160</a> Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/19-28.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-9.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-9.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-7.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-7.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-7.htm">Gavest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-7.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-7.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-15.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-14.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-7.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-19.htm">Regulations</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-7.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/judges/5-5.htm">Sinai</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-17.htm">Spakest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-25.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-17.htm">Spokest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-7.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">True.</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/2-2.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Commandments</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Commands</a> <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Decisions</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Decrees</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Gavest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-20.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm">Judgments</a> <a href="/esther/1-19.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/job/20-6.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Orders</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-29.htm">Ordinances</a> <a href="/esther/9-32.htm">Regulations</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-33.htm">Right</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Rules</a> <a href="/psalms/68-8.htm">Sinai</a> <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Spakest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-24.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/89-19.htm">Spokest</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm">Statutes</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-33.htm">True.</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-33.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/job/2-12.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 9</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">A solemn fast, and repentance of the people</a> 4. <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">The Levites make a confession of God's goodness, and their wickedness</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Mount Sinai, traditionally identified with Jebel Musa in the Sinai Peninsula, is a significant location in biblical history. This event is pivotal as it marks the giving of the Law to Moses. The descent of God signifies His willingness to engage directly with His people, emphasizing His immanence. This moment is foundational for the covenant relationship between God and Israel, establishing the nation as His chosen people.and spoke with them from heaven. God's communication from heaven underscores His transcendence and authority. This divine communication is not merely auditory but carries the weight of divine revelation. The phrase highlights the unique nature of God's interaction with Israel, setting it apart from other nations. It also prefigures the New Testament revelation where God speaks through His Son, Jesus Christ, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a>, emphasizing continuity in divine communication.You gave them just ordinances, The ordinances given at Sinai are described as "just," reflecting God's righteous character. These laws were designed to promote justice and equity within the community. The Hebrew term for "ordinances" often refers to judgments or decisions, indicating that these were not arbitrary rules but divinely ordained principles for living. This justice is a reflection of God's own nature and serves as a standard for human conduct.true laws, The laws are described as "true," indicating their reliability and faithfulness. In a world where human laws can be flawed or biased, God's laws stand as the ultimate truth. This truth is not only factual but also moral, guiding the Israelites in the way of righteousness. The concept of truth in the biblical sense is closely tied to faithfulness and trustworthiness, attributes of God Himself.and good statutes and commandments. The statutes and commandments are characterized as "good," highlighting their beneficial nature for those who follow them. These laws were intended to lead to a flourishing life, both individually and communally. The goodness of God's commandments is echoed in <a href="/psalms/19-7.htm">Psalm 19:7-11</a>, where the law is described as perfect, trustworthy, and righteous. This goodness is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who embodies the law and its intent, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure who descends to Mount Sinai to communicate with His people, demonstrating His willingness to engage directly with humanity. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a> The significant location where God delivered the Law to the Israelites, symbolizing divine revelation and covenant. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a> The recipients of God's laws, representing God's chosen people who are called to live according to His commandments. 4. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is the mediator through whom God delivered the Law to the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_giving_of_the_law.htm">The Giving of the Law</a> A pivotal event in Israel's history where God provided the framework for their relationship with Him and with each other.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_god's_revelation.htm">The Holiness of God’s Revelation</a> God's descent on Mount Sinai signifies His holiness and the sacredness of His communication with humanity. We should approach His Word with reverence and awe. <a href="/topical/t/the_goodness_of_god's_law.htm">The Goodness of God’s Law</a> The laws given at Sinai are described as "just," "true," and "good," reflecting God's character. As believers, we should strive to align our lives with these principles, recognizing their inherent goodness. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The Israelites were given these laws to guide their conduct. Similarly, we are called to obey God's commandments, understanding that they are designed for our well-being and flourishing. <a href="/topical/g/god's_desire_for_relationship.htm">God’s Desire for Relationship</a> By speaking directly to the Israelites, God demonstrated His desire for a personal relationship with His people. We are invited to cultivate a close relationship with God through prayer and study of His Word. <a href="/topical/t/the_continuity_of_god's_plan.htm">The Continuity of God’s Plan</a> The giving of the Law at Sinai is part of God's unfolding plan of redemption, which finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. We should view the Old and New Testaments as a cohesive account of God's salvation history.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 9</a> <a href="/q/is_fasting_necessary_for_christians.htm">Is fasting necessary for Christians?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_children_of_israel.htm">Who are the Children of Israel?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_old_and_new_covenants_differ.htm">How do the Old and New Covenants differ?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_exodus_20_with_no_evidence.htm">How can we reconcile Exodus 20:1-17, declaring divine authorship of the Ten Commandments, with the lack of archaeological or historical evidence supporting a miraculous event on Mount Sinai? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Right judgements.--Five of the names given to the law of God in Psalms 119 are singled out and applied to the Sinaitic legislation first, and then to the subsequent ordinances of Moses generally. But the emphasis here is on the adjectives "right," "true," "good," as belonging rather to the eternal principles of the Decalogue.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Right judgments, true laws, good statutes, etc., are expressions which imply an immutable morality, a standard of right and wrong antecedent to command or precept, which standard is doubtless the eternal goodness of God himself. The repetition of the epithets here shows the composer of the form to be penetrated with the spirit of admiration for God's commandments which breathes so remarkably through the whole of <a href="/psalms/119.htm">Psalm 119</a>. <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>You came down יָרַ֔דְתָּ (yā·raḏ·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend on וְעַ֤ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Mount הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Sinai, סִינַי֙ (sî·nay) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5514.htm">Strong's 5514: </a> Sinai -- the mountain where the law was given and spoke וְדַבֵּ֥ר (wə·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to them עִמָּהֶ֖ם (‘im·mā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with from heaven. מִשָּׁמָ֑יִם (miš·šā·mā·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky You gave וַתִּתֵּ֨ן (wat·tit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set them לָהֶ֜ם (lā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> just יְשָׁרִים֙ (yə·šā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> Straight, right ordinances, מִשְׁפָּטִ֤ים (miš·pā·ṭîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style TRUE אֱמֶ֔ת (’ĕ·meṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness laws, וְתוֹר֣וֹת (wə·ṯō·w·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law and good טוֹבִֽים׃ (ṭō·w·ḇîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good statutes חֻקִּ֥ים (ḥuq·qîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2706.htm">Strong's 2706: </a> Something prescribed or owed, a statute and commandments. וּמִצְוֺ֖ת (ū·miṣ·wōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4687.htm">Strong's 4687: </a> Commandment <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Nehemiah 9:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 9:13 You came down also on Mount Sinai (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/9-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/9-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>