Nehemiah 9:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea;

Complete Jewish Bible:

"'You saw the distress of our ancestors in Egypt and heard their cry by the Sea of Suf.

Berean Standard Bible:

You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea.

American Standard Version:

And thou sawest the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red Sea,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And didst see{H7200} the affliction{H6040} of our fathers{H1} in Egypt{H4714}, and heardest{H8085} their cry{H2201} by the Red{H5488} sea{H3220};

Cross-References (KJV):

Exodus 3:7

  • ¶ And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

Exodus 3:9

  • Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.

Exodus 2:25

  • And God looked upon the children of Israel, and God had respect unto [them].

Exodus 3:16

  • ¶ Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and [seen] that which is done to you in Egypt:

Acts 7:34

  • I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.

Exodus 14:10

  • ¶ And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.

Exodus 14:14

  • The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

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Commentary for Nehemiah 9:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H7200
    There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָאָה
    Transliteration: râʼâh
    Pronunciation: raw-aw'
    Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions.
  2. Strong's Number: H6040
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֳנִי
    Transliteration: ʻŏnîy
    Pronunciation: on-ee'
    Description: from עָנָה; depression, i.e. misery; afflicted(-ion), trouble.
  3. Strong's Number: H1
    There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָב
    Transliteration: ʼâb
    Pronunciation: awb
    Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.
  4. Strong's Number: H4714
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
    Transliteration: Mitsrayim
    Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
    Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.
  5. Strong's Number: H8085
    There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁמַע
    Transliteration: shâmaʻ
    Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
    Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
  6. Strong's Number: H2201
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זַעַק
    Transliteration: zaʻaq
    Pronunciation: zah'-ak
    Description: and (feminine) זְעָקָהxlit zᵉâqâh corrected to zᵉʻâqâh; from זָעַק; a shriek or outcry; cry(-ing).
  7. Strong's Number: H5488
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סוּף
    Transliteration: çûwph
    Pronunciation: soof
    Description: probably of Egyptian origin; a reed, especially the papyrus; flag, Red (sea), weed. Compare סוּף.
  8. Strong's Number: H3220
    There are 339 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָם
    Transliteration: yâm
    Pronunciation: yawm
    Description: from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south; sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward).