Nehemiah 13:3 Cross References - NHEB

³ It came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.

³⁸ A mixed multitude went up also with them, with flocks, herds, and even very much livestock.

⁴ The mixed multitude that was among them lusted exceedingly: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, "Who will give us flesh to eat?

¹¹ Now therefore make confession to the LORD, the God of your fathers, and do his pleasure; and separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the foreign women."

² The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.

²⁸ The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the Nethinim, and all those who had separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to the law of God, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, everyone who had knowledge, and understanding—

⁷ The LORD's Law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD's testimony is sure, making wise the simple. ⁸ The LORD's precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD's commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. ⁹ The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD's ordinances are true, and righteous altogether. ¹⁰ More to be desired are they than gold, yes, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb. ¹¹ Moreover by them is your servant warned. In keeping them there is great reward.

⁹ BET. How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word.

¹¹ In my heart I have hidden your word, that I might not sin against you.

²³ For the commandment is a lamp, and the Law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

²⁰ Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

²⁷ Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this: to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.