Nehemiah 9:16-17

9:16

presumptuously <02102> [dealt.]

<07185> [hardened.]

obey <08085> [hearkened.]

There were two things to which the Israelites did not duly give heed, else they had not done as they did. The word of God they heard, but they gave no heed to God's commandments: and the works of God they saw, but were not mindful of his wonders. Had they really considered them as miracles, they would have obeyed from a principle of faith and holy fear: had they duly considered them as mercies, they would have obeyed from a principle of gratitude and holy love.

9:17

refused <03985> [refused.]

recall <02142> [mindful.]

rebelled <04805> [in their rebellion.]

Instead of {bemiryam,} "in their rebellion," seven MSS., one edition, and the LXX., have {bemitzrayim,} "in Egypt:" "appointed a captain to return to their bondage in Egypt."

appointed <05414> [appointed.]

God <0433> [a God.]

forgiveness <05547> [ready to pardon. Heb. of pardons. gracious.]

abandon <05800> [forsookest.]