Verse 17

Then said{H559}{(H8799)} I unto them, Ye see{H7200}{(H8802)} the distress{H7451} that we are in, how Jerusalem{H3389} lieth waste{H2720}, and the gates{H8179} thereof are burned{H3341}{(H8738)} with fire{H784}: come{H3212}{(H8798)}, and let us build up{H1129}{(H8799)} the wall{H2346} of Jerusalem{H3389}, that we be no more a reproach{H2781}.

Referenced Verses

  • Neh 1:3 : 3 And they said{H559}{(H8799)} unto me, The remnant{H7604}{(H8737)} that are left{H7604}{(H8738)} of the captivity{H7628} there in the province{H4082} are in great{H1419} affliction{H7451} and reproach{H2781}: the wall{H2346} of Jerusalem{H3389} also is broken down{H6555}{(H8794)}, and the gates{H8179} thereof are burned{H3341}{(H8738)} with fire{H784}.
  • Ezek 5:14 : 14 Moreover I will make{H5414}{(H8799)} thee waste{H2723}, and a reproach{H2781} among the nations{H1471} that are round about{H5439} thee, in the sight{H5869} of all that pass by{H5674}{(H8802)}.
  • Lam 3:45-46 : 45 Thou hast made{H7760}{(H8799)} us as the offscouring{H5501} and refuse{H3973} in the midst{H7130} of the people{H5971}. 46 All our enemies{H341}{(H8802)} have opened{H6475}{(H8804)} their mouths{H6310} against us.
  • Ps 44:13 : 13 Thou makest{H7760}{H8799)} us a reproach{H2781} to our neighbours{H7934}, a scorn{H3933} and a derision{H7047} to them that are round about{H5439} us.
  • Ps 79:4 : 4 We are become a reproach{H2781} to our neighbours{H7934}, a scorn{H3933} and derision{H7047} to them that are round about{H5439} us.
  • Jer 24:9 : 9 And I will deliver{H5414}{(H8804)} them to be removed{H2189}{(H8675)}{H2113} into all the kingdoms{H4467} of the earth{H776} for their hurt{H7451}, to be a reproach{H2781} and a proverb{H4912}, a taunt{H8148} and a curse{H7045}, in all places{H4725} whither I shall drive{H5080}{(H8686)} them.
  • Lam 2:2 : 2 The Lord{H136} hath swallowed up{H1104}{(H8765)} all the habitations{H4999} of Jacob{H3290}, and hath not pitied{H2550}{(H8804)}: he hath thrown down{H2040}{(H8804)} in his wrath{H5678} the strong holds{H4013} of the daughter{H1323} of Judah{H3063}; he hath brought them down{H5060}{(H8689)} to the ground{H776}: he hath polluted{H2490}{(H8765)} the kingdom{H4467} and the princes{H8269} thereof.
  • Lam 2:8-9 : 8 The LORD{H3068} hath purposed{H2803}{(H8804)} to destroy{H7843}{(H8687)} the wall{H2346} of the daughter{H1323} of Zion{H6726}: he hath stretched out{H5186}{(H8804)} a line{H6957}, he hath not withdrawn{H7725}{(H8689)} his hand{H3027} from destroying{H1104}{(H8763)}: therefore he made the rampart{H2426} and the wall{H2346} to lament{H56}{(H8686)}; they languished{H535}{(H8797)} together{H3162}. 9 Her gates{H8179} are sunk{H2883}{(H8804)} into the ground{H776}; he hath destroyed{H6}{(H8765)} and broken{H7665}{(H8765)} her bars{H1280}: her king{H4428} and her princes{H8269} are among the Gentiles{H1471}: the law{H8451} is no more; her prophets{H5030} also find{H4672}{(H8804)} no vision{H2377} from the LORD{H3068}.
  • 1 Sam 11:2 : 2 And Nahash{H5176} the Ammonite{H5984} answered{H559}{(H8799)} them, On this{H2063} condition will I make{H3772}{(H8799)} a covenant with you, that I may thrust out{H5365}{(H8800)} all your right{H3225} eyes{H5869}, and lay{H7760}{(H8804)} it for a reproach{H2781} upon all Israel{H3478}.
  • Ezra 5:1-2 : 1 Then the prophets{H5029}, Haggai{H2292} the prophet{H5029}, and Zechariah{H2148} the son{H1247} of Iddo{H5714}, prophesied{H5013}{(H8724)} unto{H5922} the Jews{H3062} that were in Judah{H3061} and Jerusalem{H3390} in the name{H8036} of the God{H426} of Israel{H3479}, even unto{H5922} them. 2 Then{H116} rose up{H6966}{(H8754)} Zerubbabel{H2217} the son{H1247} of Shealtiel{H7598}, and Jeshua{H3443} the son{H1247} of Jozadak{H3136}, and began{H8271}{(H8745)} to build{H1124}{(H8749)} the house{H1005} of God{H426} which is at Jerusalem{H3390}: and with them{H5974} were the prophets{H5029} of God{H426} helping{H5583}{(H8683)} them.
  • Ezra 10:2-4 : 2 And Shechaniah{H7935} the son{H1121} of Jehiel{H3171}, one of the sons{H1121} of Elam{H5867}, answered{H6030}{(H8799)} and said{H559}{(H8799)} unto Ezra{H5830}, We have trespassed{H4603}{(H8804)} against our God{H430}, and have taken{H3427}{(H8686)} strange{H5237} wives{H802} of the people{H5971} of the land{H776}: yet now there is{H3426} hope{H4723} in Israel{H3478} concerning this thing. 3 Now therefore let us make{H3772}{(H8799)} a covenant{H1285} with our God{H430} to put away{H3318}{(H8687)} all the wives{H802}, and such as are born{H3205}{(H8737)} of them, according to the counsel{H6098} of my lord{H136}, and of those that tremble{H2730} at the commandment{H4687} of our God{H430}; and let it be done{H6213}{(H8735)} according to the law{H8451}. 4 Arise{H6965}{(H8798)}; for this matter{H1697} belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage{H2388}{(H8798)}, and do{H6213}{(H8798)} it.
  • Ps 79:12 : 12 And render{H7725}{H8685)} unto our neighbours{H7934} sevenfold{H7659} into their bosom{H2436} their reproach{H2781}, wherewith they have reproached{H2778}{H8765)} thee, O Lord{H136}.
  • Ps 89:50-51 : 50 Remember{H2142}{H8798)}, Lord{H136}, the reproach{H2781} of thy servants{H5650}; how I do bear{H5375}{H8800)} in my bosom{H2436} the reproach of all the mighty{H7227} people{H5971}; 51 Wherewith thine enemies{H341}{H8802)} have reproached{H2778}{H8765)}, O LORD{H3068}; wherewith they have reproached{H2778}{H8765)} the footsteps{H6119} of thine anointed{H4899}.
  • Isa 35:3-4 : 3 Strengthen{H2388}{(H8761)} ye the weak{H7504} hands{H3027}, and confirm{H553}{(H8761)} the feeble{H3782}{(H8802)} knees{H1290}. 4 Say{H559}{(H8798)} to them that are of a fearful{H4116}{(H8737)} heart{H3820}, Be strong{H2388}{(H8798)}, fear{H3372}{(H8799)} not: behold, your God{H430} will come{H935}{(H8799)} with vengeance{H5359}, even God{H430} with a recompence{H1576}; he will come{H935}{(H8799)} and save{H3467}{(H8686)} you.
  • Lam 3:51 : 51 Mine eye{H5869} affecteth{H5953}{(H8782)} mine heart{H5315} because of all the daughters{H1323} of my city{H5892}.
  • Ezek 22:4-5 : 4 Thou art become guilty{H816}{(H8804)} in thy blood{H1818} that thou hast shed{H8210}{(H8804)}; and hast defiled{H2930}{(H8804)} thyself in thine idols{H1544} which thou hast made{H6213}{(H8804)}; and thou hast caused thy days{H3117} to draw near{H7126}{(H8686)}, and art come{H935}{(H8799)} even unto thy years{H8141}: therefore have I made{H5414}{(H8804)} thee a reproach{H2781} unto the heathen{H1471}, and a mocking{H7048} to all countries{H776}. 5 Those that be near{H7138}, and those that be far{H7350} from thee, shall mock{H7046}{(H8691)} thee, which art infamous{H2931}{H8034} and much{H7227} vexed{H4103}.