What does Nehemiah 5:1 mean?

Nehemiah 5:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Nehemiah 5:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

1And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.

2For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.

3Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.

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