Bible Strands
Nehemiah 5:19
Remember me favorably, O my God, for all that I have done for this people.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Nehemiah addresses God directly at the close of his report on administrative reforms and personal sacrifice during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. He speaks as governor who refused his official food allowance to relieve the heavy burden on the people.
The words — The phrase לְטוֹבָה (le.to.Vah) translates literally as "for good" or "favorably," modifying the imperative זָכְרָה (za.khe.ra/h), meaning "remember." Nehemiah pairs this with כָּל (kol), "all," to specify that God should recall every action he performed on behalf of the people.
The thread — This petition functions as a recurring literary refrain in the final chapters of Nehemiah. Nehemiah 13:14, Nehemiah 13:22, and Nehemiah 13:31 all echo this same structure as he concludes his list of community reforms.
Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize that leadership accountability is directed toward divine observation rather than human approval. It demands that service be measured by tangible relief provided to the community, not by personal entitlement.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.
Cross-references
- Nehemiah 13:31 I also arranged for contributions of wood at the appointed times, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, with favor.
- Nehemiah 13:14 Remember me for this, O my God, and do not blot out my deeds of loving devotion for the house of my God and for its services.
- Nehemiah 13:22 Then I instructed the Levites to purify themselves and guard the gates in order to keep the Sabbath day holy. Remember me for this as well, O my God, and show me mercy according to Your abundant loving devotion.
- Psalms 106:4 Remember me, O LORD, in Your favor to Your people; visit me with Your salvation,
- Psalms 25:6 Remember, O LORD, Your compassion and loving devotion, for they are from age to age.
- Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.
- Psalms 18:23 And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.
- Psalms 40:17 But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay.
- Matthew 10:42 And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”
- Mark 9:41 Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.