Nehemiah 13:14

French NEG79 1979 (Segond Nouvelle Edition de Genève 1979)

Souviens-toi de moi, ô mon Dieu, à cause de cela, et n'oublie pas mes actes de piété à l'égard de la maison de mon Dieu et des choses qui doivent être observées!

Que signifie ce verset ?

Nehemiah is asking God to remember him for the good things he has done for the house of God and its offices. He wants his good deeds to be remembered.

Expliqué aux enfants

Imagine you helped clean up your school's library and organized all the books. Nehemiah is asking God to remember how he helped clean up and organize God's house, the temple. He hopes God won't forget his hard work.

Contexte historique

Nehemiah wrote this around 430 BCE during the Persian period. He was rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and restoring the religious practices of the Jews. The audience was the returned exiles who were trying to rebuild their community and religious life after the Babylonian exile.

Application pour aujourd'hui

In a modern scenario, a person might pray this verse before starting a project to renovate a church, asking God to remember their efforts and not let them go unnoticed, ensuring their work is valued and appreciated.

Thèmes

• prayer
• service
• remembrance
• faithfulness
• devotion
• worship

Versets liés

• 2 Chronicles 31:4
• Psalm 143:5
• Luke 17:10
• 1 Corinthians 3:13
• 2 Corinthians 5:9

Questions fréquentes

Why does Nehemiah ask God to remember him?

Nehemiah wants God to acknowledge his faithful service and not forget his dedication to restoring the temple and its functions.

What kind of good deeds is Nehemiah referring to?

Nehemiah likely refers to his efforts in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and restoring proper religious practices after the Babylonian exile.

How can we apply Nehemiah's request in our daily lives?

We can pray for our efforts in serving God and our communities to be remembered and appreciated, just as Nehemiah did.

What does this verse teach about faithfulness?

It shows that faithfulness in service to God and His people is important, and we can trust that God will remember and value our efforts.