Nehemiah
“Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) speaks to joy, strength, and encouragement — words set in Nehemiah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
2 Timothy 2:1“The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”
Psalms 118:14“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”
Psalms 28:7“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11
Common questions
What does Nehemiah 8:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Nehemiah 8:10 reads: "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength." The verse speaks to joy, strength, and encouragement. To read it well, take it in the flow of Nehemiah 8 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Nehemiah 8:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength." is Nehemiah 8:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Nehemiah chapter 8.
What are some related Bible verses to Nehemiah 8:10?
Verses that sit beside Nehemiah 8:10 include Psalms 68:3, Psalms 118:24, and 2 Timothy 2:1. Reading them alongside Nehemiah 8:10 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Nehemiah 8:10?
Read Nehemiah 8:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.