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God as Creator and Sustainer
The prayer begins by affirming God's unique status as the sole Creator of the entire universe. Commentators highlight that God not only made everything but also actively "preserves them all." This echoes other scriptures, like Colossians 1:17 and Hebrews 1:3, teaching that the universe is continuously upheld by His power.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 9:6
18th Century
Theologian
The host of heaven worships you—that is, the angels. See 1 Kings 22:19; Psalms 103:21.
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 9:6
19th Century
Bishop
Preservest them all. —In this comprehensiveness reproduced only in Hebrews 1:3.
The host of heaven. —First …
John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:6
17th Century
Pastor
You, even you are Lord alone
Whose name alone is Jehovah, the one only true and living God:
you h…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 9:4–38
17th Century
Minister
The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …