And there was a great cry of the people and of their wives against their brethren the Jews.
What does Nehemiah 5:1 mean?
Men prey upon their fellow-creatures: by despising the poor they reproach their Maker. Such conduct is a disgrace to any, but who can sufficiently abhor it when adopted by professing Christians?
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PrayerJustice and mercyRestorationLeadership
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Keep this verse inside Nehemiah 5:1-5 and alongside a few nearby related passages.