English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Nehemiah 6:14 — English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Be mindful, O my God, of Tobiah, and of Sanballat, according to these his works, and also, of Noadiah the prophetess, and of the rest of the prophets who have been making me afraid.
What Does This Mean?
Nehemiah is praying to God, asking Him to remember the bad deeds of Tobiah and Sanballat, and also the prophetess Noadiah and other prophets who tried to scare him. The verse shows Nehemiah's trust in God to handle those who caused him trouble.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have some friends who keep trying to scare you or make things hard for you. Nehemiah is like that. He's asking God to remember the mean things these people did. It's like asking a parent to keep an eye on someone who keeps being mean to you.
Historical Background
Nehemiah 6:14 is from the book of Nehemiah, written by Nehemiah himself around 445-433 BC. The audience was the Jewish exiles returning to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. The cultural setting was one of rebuilding and resistance against opposition from neighboring communities.
Living It Out Today
In modern terms, this can apply to someone dealing with workplace bullies or a toxic friend group. Just like Nehemiah, one can trust in God to handle the situation and seek divine guidance instead of reacting out of fear.
