Nehemiah
“Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.”
Nehemiah 9:31
Nehemiah 9:31 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, God's grace, and God's faithfulness — words set in Nehemiah, the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”
Psalms 100:5“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.”
Exodus 33:19“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.”
Lamentations 3:22
Common questions
What does Nehemiah 9:31 mean?
In the King James Version, Nehemiah 9:31 reads: "Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God." The verse speaks to God's mercy, God's grace, and God's faithfulness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Nehemiah 9 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 9:31 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God." is Nehemiah 9:31 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Nehemiah chapter 9.
What are some related Bible verses to Nehemiah 9:31?
Verses that sit beside Nehemiah 9:31 include Exodus 34:6, Psalms 100:5, and Psalms 103:8. Reading them alongside Nehemiah 9:31 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Nehemiah 9:31?
Read Nehemiah 9:31 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.