Nehemiah 6:14

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

فَعَاقِبْ يَا إلَهِي طُوبِيَّا وَسَنبَلَّطَ عَلَى مَا فَعَلَاهُ، وَعَاقِبْ أيْضًا النَّبِيَّةَ نُوعَدْيَةَ وَبَقِيَّةَ الأنْبِيَاءِ الَّذِينَ يُحَاوِلُونَ تَخْوِيفِي.

What Does This Mean?

Nehemiah is praying to God, asking Him to remember the bad deeds of Tobiah and Sanballat, and also the prophetess Noadiah and other prophets who tried to scare him. The verse shows Nehemiah's trust in God to handle those who caused him trouble.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have some friends who keep trying to scare you or make things hard for you. Nehemiah is like that. He's asking God to remember the mean things these people did. It's like asking a parent to keep an eye on someone who keeps being mean to you.

Historical Background

Nehemiah 6:14 is from the book of Nehemiah, written by Nehemiah himself around 445-433 BC. The audience was the Jewish exiles returning to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and resistance against opposition from neighboring communities.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this can apply to someone dealing with workplace bullies or a toxic friend group. Just like Nehemiah, one can trust in God to handle the situation and seek divine guidance instead of reacting out of fear.

Topics

• trust
• opposition
• prayer
• rebuilding
• divine justice
• faithfulness

Related Verses

• Psalm 5:10
• 1 Kings 19:2
• Matthew 10:28
• 2 Timothy 3:11
• 1 Peter 5:8

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are Tobiah and Sanballat?

Tobiah and Sanballat were leaders who opposed Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem, often trying to thwart his plans and cause trouble.

What was Nehemiah's main concern in this verse?

Nehemiah was concerned with God's justice and wanted Him to remember the works of those who had tried to intimidate and hinder him.

Why does Nehemiah mention the prophets Noadiah and the others?

Nehemiah mentions them because they too, like Tobiah and Sanballat, had attempted to instill fear in him, likely to deter him from his mission.

What can we learn from Nehemiah's response to his adversaries?

We can learn to trust in God's justice and seek His guidance when facing opposition, rather than giving in to fear or reacting impulsively.