Nehemiah 9:2 Meaning
And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.
Context Explained
1Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them.
2And the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.
3And they stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of the LORD their God one fourth part of the day; and another fourth part they confessed, and worshipped the LORD their God.
4Then stood up upon the stairs, of the Levites, Jeshua, and Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani, and cried with a loud voice unto the LORD their God.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
James 4:8
Both verses emphasize the need for separation from sin.
1 John 1:9
Confession of sins leads to forgiveness, similar to the act of confession here.
Matthew 3:6
John the Baptist called for confession, paralleling Israel's actions.
Source: Nehemiah 9:2