KJV ORIGINAL
And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, the great and terrible God, that keepeth covenant and mercy for them that love him and observe his commandments:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And I said, 'Please, LORD God of heaven, you are the great and awesome God who keeps your promises and shows love to those who love you and obey your commands.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Nehemiah is praying to God, acknowledging Him as the great and awesome God who is faithful to His promises and shows love to those who love and obey Him.
📚 Historical Context
Nehemiah was a Jewish exile serving as cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes around 445 BC. He had just received devastating news that Jerusalem's walls were broken down and its gates burned. This prayer begins Nehemiah's heartfelt plea to God before he would ask the king for permission to return and rebuild Jerusalem.
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