Néhémie - Caput 10

Néhémie 10.1 super omnibus ergo his nos ipsi percutimus foedus et scribimus et signant principes nostri, Levitae nostri et sacerdotes nostri Néhémie 10.2 signatores autem fuerunt Neemias Athersatha filius Achelai et Sedecias Néhémie 10.3 Saraias Azarias Hieremias Néhémie 10.4 Phessur Amaria Melchia Néhémie 10.5 Attus Sebenia Melluc Néhémie 10.6 Arem Mermuth Obdias Néhémie 10.7 Danihel Genton Baruch Néhémie 10.8 Mosollam Abia Miamin Néhémie 10.9 Mazia Belga Semaia hii sacerdotes Néhémie 10.10 porro Levitae Iosue filius Azaniae Bennui de filiis Enadad Cedmihel Néhémie 10.11 et fratres eorum Sechenia Odevia Celita Phalaia Anan Néhémie 10.12 Micha Roob Asebia Néhémie 10.13 Zacchur Serebia Sabania Néhémie 10.14 Odia Bani Baninu Néhémie 10.15 capita populi Pheros Phaethmoab Helam Zethu Bani Néhémie 10.16 Bonni Azgad Bebai Néhémie 10.17 Adonia Beggoai Adin Néhémie 10.18 Ater Ezechia Azur Néhémie 10.19 Odevia Asum Besai Néhémie 10.20 Ares Anathoth Nebai Néhémie 10.21 Mecphia Mosollam Azir Néhémie 10.22 Mesizabel Sadoc Ieddua Néhémie 10.23 Felthia Anan Ania Néhémie 10.24 Osee Anania Asub Néhémie 10.25 Aloes Phaleam Sobec Néhémie 10.26 Reum Asebna Madsia Néhémie 10.27 et Haia Hanam Anan Néhémie 10.28 Melluc Arem Baana Néhémie 10.29 et reliqui de populo sacerdotes Levitae ianitores et cantores Nathinnei et omnes qui se separaverunt de populis terrarum ad legem Dei uxores eorum filii eorum et filiae eorum Néhémie 10.30 omnis qui poterat sapere spondentes pro fratribus suis optimates eorum et qui veniebant ad pollicendum et iurandum ut ambularent in lege Dei quam dederat in manu Mosi servi Dei ut facerent et custodirent universa mandata Domini Dei nostri et iudicia eius et caerimonias eius Néhémie 10.31 et ut non daremus filias nostras populo terrae et filias eorum non acciperemus filiis nostris Néhémie 10.32 populi quoque terrae qui inportant venalia et omnia ad usum per diem sabbati ut vendant non accipiemus ab eis in sabbato et in die sanctificata et dimittemus annum septimum et exactionem universae manus Néhémie 10.33 et statuemus super nos praecepta ut demus tertiam partem sicli per annum ad opus domus Dei nostri Néhémie 10.34 ad panes propositionis et ad sacrificium sempiternum et in holocaustum sempiternum in sabbatis in kalendis in sollemnitatibus et in sanctificatis et pro peccato ut exoretur pro Israhel et in omnem usum domus Dei nostri Néhémie 10.35 sortes ergo misimus super oblatione lignorum inter sacerdotes et Levitas et populos ut inferrentur in domum Dei nostri per domos patrum nostrorum per tempora a temporibus anni usque ad annum ut arderent super altare Domini Dei nostri sicut scriptum est in lege Mosi Néhémie 10.36 et ut adferremus primogenita terrae nostrae et primitiva universi fructus omnis ligni ab anno in annum in domo Domini Néhémie 10.37 et primitiva filiorum nostrorum et pecorum nostrorum sicut scriptum est in lege et primitiva boum nostrorum et ovium nostrarum ut offerrentur in domo Dei nostri sacerdotibus qui ministrant in domo Dei nostri Néhémie 10.38 et primitias ciborum nostrorum et libaminum nostrorum et poma omnis ligni vindemiae quoque et olei adferemus sacerdotibus ad gazofilacium Dei nostri et decimam partem terrae nostrae Levitis ipsi Levitae decimas accipient ex omnibus civitatibus operum nostrorum Néhémie 10.39 erit autem sacerdos filius Aaron cum Levitis in decimis Levitarum et Levitae offerent decimam partem decimae suae in domum Dei nostri ad gazofilacium in domo thesauri Néhémie 10.40 ad gazofilacium enim deportabunt filii Israhel et filii Levi primitias frumenti vini et olei et ibi erunt vasa sanctificata et sacerdotes et cantores et ianitores et ministri et non dimittemus domum Dei nostri

Néhémie : Caput 10

Nehemiah 10: A Covenant of Obedience

Chapter 10 of the book of Nehemiah presents us with a covenant of obedience between God's people and the Lord. This pivotal text details the specific commitments that citizens make to affirm their faith and devotion.

The Signatories of the Covenant

This chapter lists the signatories of the covenant, who commit to keeping the promises made to God. These promises include separation from pagan practices, observance of the Sabbath, and unconditional support of the temple. These concrete commitments underscore the importance of a life of faith that manifests itself through tangible actions.

Spiritual Renewal and Practical Changes

Nehemiah 10 reveals that spiritual renewal must lead to practical changes in our lifestyle. This chapter invites each Christian to reflect on the impact of their faith on their daily lives, thus encouraging an inner transformation that translates into outward actions.

Five Bible Passages Related to Commitment and Holiness

To deepen our understanding of commitment and holiness, let's explore five biblical passages that resonate with the themes of Nehemiah 10:

Deuteronomy 29:12-13

"You are here to make a covenant with the Lord your God, a covenant he makes with you today, a covenant confirmed by an oath, to confirm you today as his people, that he may be your God, as he has promised, and sworn to your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." This passage reflects the covenant renewed by the people in Nehemiah 10.

Joshua 24:24-25

"And the people said to Joshua, 'The Lord our God we will serve and obey him.' That day, Joshua made a covenant with the people and gave them decrees and laws in Shechem. » This historical event echoes the renewal of the covenant in Nehemiah 10.

2 Kings 23:3

"The king stood beside the pillar and renewed the covenant before the Lord, committing himself to follow him and obey his commandments, his testimonies, and his decrees with all his heart and with all his soul, thus confirming the words of the covenant written in this book. Then all the people entered into the covenant." » This renewal of the covenant by King Josiah reflects the covenant made in Nehemiah 10.

2 Corinthians 8:5

“And not only did they do what we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, by the will of God.” This passage illustrates the people’s commitment to God and the community, as shown in Nehemiah 10.

Hebrews 8:10

“This is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,” declares the Lord. I will put my laws into their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and they shall be my people." This verse, quoting Jeremiah, echoes the renewal of the covenant and the people's commitment in Nehemiah 10. In conclusion, Nehemiah 10 reminds us that our commitment to God must be strong and visible through our actions. Let us reflect on these passages and seek to live our faith with integrity and determination.