Nehemiah 9:16

But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and hearkened not to thy commandments,

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Other Translations for Nehemiah 9:16

BSB
But they and our fathers became arrogant and stiff-necked and did not obey Your commandments.
AKJV
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their necks, and listened not to your commandments,
CPDV
Yet truly, they and our fathers acted arrogantly, and they hardened their necks, and they did not listen to your commandments.
ERV
But they and our fathers dealt proudly, and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
NHEB
"But they and our fathers dealt proudly and hardened their neck, did not listen to your commandments,
SMT
And they and our fathers acted proudly, and they will harden their neck, and will not hear to thy commands,

Commentary for Nehemiah 9:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Nehemiah 9:16
Summary
People and ancestors rebelled through obstinate disobedience
Place
Wilderness
Event
Continued rebellion against God
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Lament