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You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to everything, and the multitudes of heaven worship you. <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> “You alone are the LORD. You made the skies and the heavens and all the stars. You made the earth and the seas and everything in them. You preserve them all, and the angels of heaven worship you. <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> “You are the LORD, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> You alone are the LORD; You have made heaven, The heaven of heavens, with all their host, The earth and everything on it, The seas and all that is in them, And You preserve them all. The host of heaven worships You. <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “You alone are the LORD. You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their lights, The earth and everything that is on it, The seas and everything that is in them. You give life to all of them, And the heavenly lights bow down before You. <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You alone are the LORD. You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them And the heavenly host bows down before You. <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Thou alone art the LORD. Thou hast made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them. Thou dost give life to all of them And the heavenly host bows down before Thee. <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> You alone are Yahweh. You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host, The earth and all that is on it, The seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them And the heavenly host bows down to You. <a href="/amp/nehemiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> [And Ezra said], “You are the LORD, You alone; You have made the heavens, The heaven of heavens with all their host (the heavenly bodies), The earth and everything that is on it, The seas and everything that is in them. You give life to all of them, And the heavenly host is bowing down [in worship] to You. <a href="/csb/nehemiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You, LORD, are the only God. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their stars, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them, and all the stars of heaven worship you. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You alone are Yahweh. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all of them, and the heavenly host worships You. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Thou art Jehovah, even thou alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things that are thereon, the seas and all that is in them, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You alone are the LORD, Creator of the heavens and all the stars, Creator of the earth and those who live on it, Creator of the ocean and all its creatures. You are the source of life, praised by the stars that fill the heavens. <a href="/erv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Thou art the LORD, even thou alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things that are thereon, the seas and all that is in them, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You alone are the LORD. You made heaven, the highest heaven, with all its armies. You made the earth and everything on it, the seas and everything in them. You give life to them all, and the armies of heaven worship you. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> And then the people of Israel prayed this prayer: "You, LORD, you alone are LORD; you made the heavens and the stars of the sky. You made land and sea and everything in them; you gave life to all. The heavenly powers bow down and worship you. <a href="/isv/nehemiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> "You are the LORD; you alone crafted the heavens, the highest heavens with all of their armies; the earth, and everything in it; the seas, and everything in them; you keep giving all of them life, and the army of heaven continuously worships you. <a href="/msb/nehemiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. <a href="/net/nehemiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> You alone are the LORD. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, along with all their multitude of stars, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You impart life to them all, and the multitudes of heaven worship you. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You are the LORD, even you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their army, the earth and all things that are on it, the seas and all that is in them, and you preserve them all. The army of heaven worships you. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are in it, the seas, and all that is in them, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshipeth thee. <a href="/web/nehemiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> You are Yahweh, even you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their army, the earth and all things that are on it, the seas and all that is in them, and you preserve them all. The army of heaven worships you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> You [are] He, O YHWH, Yourself—You have made the heavens, "" The heavens of the heavens, and all their host, "" The earth and all that [are] on it, "" The seas and all that [are] in them, "" And You are keeping all of them alive, "" And the host of the heavens are bowing themselves to You. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Thou art He, O Jehovah, Thyself -- Thou hast made the heavens, the heavens of the heavens, and all their host, the earth and all that are on it, the seas and all that are in them, and Thou art keeping all of them alive, and the host of the heavens to Thee are bowing themselves. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Thou thyself, O Jehovah, thou alone, didst make the heavens, the heavens of heavens, with all their army, the earth and all that is upon it, the seas and all that is in them, and thou makest alive all of them: and the army of the heavens worshiping to thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Thou thyself, O Lord alone, thou hast made heaven, and the heaven of heavens, and all the host thereof: the earth and all things that are in it: the seas and all that are therein: and thou givest life to all these things, and the host of heaven adoreth thee. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> You yourself alone, O Lord, made heaven, and the heaven of the heavens, and all their host, the earth and all things that are in it, the seas and all things that are in them. And you gave life to all these things. And the host of heaven adores you. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> “You are the LORD, you alone; You made the heavens, the highest heavens and all their host, The earth and all that is upon it, the seas and all that is in them. To all of them you give life, the heavenly hosts bow down before you. <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And Ezra said: “You are the LORD, you alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. To all of them you give life, and the host of heaven worships you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thou alone art the LORD; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things that are therein, the waters and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worships thee. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> You are LORD JEHOVAH, you alone, you have made Heaven and the Heavens of Heavens and all their hosts, and Earth and everything that is upon it, and the waters and everything that is in them, and you are he who gives life to all of them, and the companies of Heaven are bowing down to you.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Thou art the LORD, even Thou alone; Thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all things that are thereon, the seas and all that is in them, and Thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth Thee. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Esdras said, Thou art the only true Lord; thou madest the heaven, and the heaven of heavens, and all their array, the earth, and all things that are in it, the seas, and all things in them; and thou quickenest all things, and the hosts of heaven worship thee. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/9-6.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=2329" 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> …5Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. 6<a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh- (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇad·de·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 2ms) -- Separation, a part. ">alone</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ʾat (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">are the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">You created</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šə·mê (N-mpc) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the highest heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">with all</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ām (N-csc:: 3mp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">their host,</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·hā (Prep:: 3fs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">is on it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: hay·yam·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">the seas</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that is</a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">in them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/2421.htm" title="2421: mə·ḥay·yeh (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To live, to revive. A primitive root; to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive.">give life</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kul·lām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to all things,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ū·ṣə·ḇā (Conj-w:: N-csc) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">and the host</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: miš·ta·ḥă·wîm (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-mp) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">worships</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">You.</a> 7You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham.…<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="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. <a href="/psalms/146-6.htm">Psalm 146:6</a> the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a> For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5</a> This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it: <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Hebrews 1:10</a> And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands. <a href="/jeremiah/32-17.htm">Jeremiah 32:17</a> “Oh, Lord GOD! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too difficult for You! <a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24</a> The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. <a href="/exodus/20-11.htm">Exodus 20:11</a> For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. <a href="/job/38-4.htm">Job 38:4-7</a> Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ... <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Psalm 33:6</a> By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth. <a href="/isaiah/45-18.htm">Isaiah 45:18</a> For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other. <a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a> yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>You, even you, are LORD alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and you preserve them all; and the host of heaven worships you.even thou<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a> Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:<a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15,19</a> And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellest between the cherubims, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth… <a href="/psalms/86-10.htm">Psalm 86:10</a> For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.thou hast<a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.<a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Genesis 2:1</a> Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.<a href="/ezekiel/20-11.htm">Ezekiel 20:11</a> And I gave them my statutes, and shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them.the heaven<a href="/deuteronomy/10-14.htm">Deuteronomy 10:14</a> Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.<a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a> But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?preservest<a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Psalm 36:6</a> Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O LORD, thou preservest man and beast.<a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Colossians 1:17</a> And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a> Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;the host<a href="/genesis/2-1.htm">Genesis 2:1</a> Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.<a href="/genesis/32-2.htm">Genesis 32:2</a> And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim.<a href="/1_kings/22-19.htm">1 Kings 22:19</a> And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/6-3.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-2.htm">Army</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-16.htm">Bows</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-3.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-18.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-11.htm">Host</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-11.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-9.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-18.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/36-6.htm">Preservest</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">Seas</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-5.htm">Starry</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-3.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/ezra/6-11.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Worshipeth</a> <a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Worshippeth</a> <a href="/revelation/14-9.htm">Worships</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/esther/3-6.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/esther/1-3.htm">Army</a> <a href="/psalms/10-10.htm">Bows</a> <a href="/esther/4-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/8-5.htm">Heavenly</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-13.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/esther/1-14.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/job/10-17.htm">Host</a> <a href="/esther/7-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/36-28.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/job/33-18.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Preservest</a> <a href="/job/6-3.htm">Seas</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Starry</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/esther/5-14.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-15.htm">Worshipeth</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-8.htm">Worshippeth</a> <a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Worships</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>You alone are the LORD. This phrase emphasizes the monotheistic belief central to the faith, affirming that Yahweh is the one true God. In the context of Nehemiah, this declaration comes during a time of national repentance and renewal, as the Israelites return from exile and reaffirm their covenant with God. The exclusivity of God as the LORD is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one."You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, This acknowledges God as the Creator of the universe, a theme that runs throughout Scripture, beginning with <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>. The "highest heavens" refers to the spiritual realm beyond the visible sky, often associated with God's dwelling place. The "host" includes celestial bodies and possibly angelic beings, as seen in <a href="/psalms/148-2.htm">Psalm 148:2-4</a>, which calls on the heavenly host to praise God.the earth and all that is on it, This phrase underscores God's sovereignty over the physical world, including all living creatures and natural resources. It reflects the creation narrative in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, where God creates the earth and everything in it. This also implies stewardship, as humanity is tasked with caring for God's creation (<a href="/genesis/2-15.htm">Genesis 2:15</a>).the seas and all that is in them. The mention of the seas highlights God's dominion over the chaotic and mysterious aspects of creation, often symbolized by the sea in ancient Near Eastern cultures. This is echoed in <a href="/psalms/104-25.htm">Psalm 104:25-26</a>, which describes the sea as teeming with creatures made by God. The seas also represent God's power to control and calm chaos, as seen in Jesus calming the storm in <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>.You give life to all things, This phrase speaks to God's role as the sustainer of life, not just the creator. It reflects the belief that all life is dependent on God's ongoing provision and care, as seen in <a href="/acts/17-25.htm">Acts 17:25</a>, where Paul states that God "gives all men life and breath and everything else." This also points to the spiritual life given through Christ, who is described as the life-giver in <a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a>.and the host of heaven worships You. This final phrase depicts the worship of God by the heavenly beings, emphasizing His supreme authority and glory. The "host of heaven" likely refers to angels and other celestial beings, as seen in <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Revelation 5:11-12</a>, where countless angels surround the throne of God, praising Him. This worship is a model for earthly worship, calling believers to join in the adoration of the Creator.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/nehemiah.htm">Nehemiah</a> A Jewish leader who played a crucial role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Babylonian exile. He led the people in spiritual renewal, including the confession and worship found in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Nehemiah 9</a>. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a> The group of priests leading the prayer in <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Nehemiah 9</a>, acknowledging God's sovereignty and creation. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_heavens_and_the_earth.htm">The Heavens and the Earth</a> Refers to the entirety of creation, emphasizing God's role as the Creator of all things. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_host_of_heaven.htm">The Host of Heaven</a> This term refers to the celestial beings, such as angels, who worship God, highlighting His supreme authority. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of God who are confessing their sins and acknowledging God's greatness in this chapter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_creation.htm">God's Sovereignty in Creation</a> Recognize that God alone is the Creator of all things, and His sovereignty extends over the entire universe. This understanding should lead us to worship and trust in His power and authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_worship_of_creation.htm">The Worship of Creation</a> Just as the host of heaven worships God, we too are called to join in this worship. Our lives should reflect a posture of reverence and adoration for our Creator. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_for_life.htm">Dependence on God for Life</a> Acknowledge that God is the giver of life to all things. This truth should remind us of our dependence on Him for every breath and encourage us to live lives that honor Him. <a href="/topical/c/confession_and_renewal.htm">Confession and Renewal</a> The context of <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Nehemiah 9</a> is one of confession and renewal. We should regularly examine our lives, confess our sins, and seek spiritual renewal through God's grace. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a> The collective worship and confession of the Israelites serve as a model for corporate worship today. We are called to gather as a community to acknowledge God's greatness and seek His guidance.<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/how_do_ring_species_show_gradual_evolution.htm">How do ring species demonstrate gradual evolution rather than distinct, created kinds?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_psalm_134_3_align_with_science.htm">In Psalm 134:3, how does claiming God as creator of heaven and earth align with scientific explanations for the universe’s origins? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'fullness_of_god'_mean.htm">What does "Fullness of God" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_concept_of_synchronicity.htm">What is the concept of synchronicity?</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>(6) Preservest them all.--In this comprehensiveness reproduced only in <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm" title="Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:">Hebrews 1:3</a>.The host of heaven.--First the stars, but here the angels (<a href="/psalms/103-21.htm" title="Bless you the LORD, all you his hosts; you ministers of his, that do his pleasure.">Psalm 103:21</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Thou art Lord alone. Compare <a href="/psalms/86-10.htm">Psalm 86:10</a> and Isaiah 27:16. In the latter passage the phrase used is almost identical. The heaven of heavens. Compare <a href="/deuteronomy/10-14.htm">Deuteronomy 10:14</a>; <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a>; <a href="/psalms/148-4.htm">Psalm 148:4</a>. The expression has been explained as - 1. The very highest heaven; 2. The heavens in all their infinity, The latter sense best suits the various passages where the phrase occurs. With all their host. The "host of heaven" has been taken to mean - . . . <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>You אַתָּה־ (’at·tāh-) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you alone לְבַדֶּךָ֒ (lə·ḇad·de·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of are the LORD. יְהוָה֮ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel You וְאַתָּ֖ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you created עָשִׂ֡יתָ (‘ā·śî·ṯā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make the heavens, הַשָּׁמַיִם֩ (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky the highest heavens שְׁמֵ֨י (šə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky with all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every their host, צְבָאָ֗ם (ṣə·ḇā·’ām) Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign the earth הָאָ֜רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֤ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that is on it, עָלֶ֙יהָ֙ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the seas הַיַּמִּים֙ (hay·yam·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that is אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that in them. בָּהֶ֔ם (bā·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> You give life מְחַיֶּ֣ה (mə·ḥay·yeh) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2421.htm">Strong's 2421: </a> To live, to revive to all things, כֻּלָּ֑ם (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every and the heavenly הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky host וּצְבָ֥א (ū·ṣə·ḇā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign worships You. מִשְׁתַּחֲוִֽים׃ (miš·ta·ḥă·wîm) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 9:6 You are Yahweh even you alone (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/9-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:7" /></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>