Nehemiah 9:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When our ancestors were in Egypt, you saw their suffering; when they were at the Red Sea, you heard their cry for help.

Cross References

Exodus 14:31

Because of the mighty power he had used against the Egyptians, the Israelites worshipped him and trusted him and his servant Moses.

Exodus 2:25

and because he knew what was happening to his people, he felt sorry for them.

Exodus 3:16

Call together the leaders of Israel and tell them that the God who was worshipped by Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob has appeared to you. Tell them I have seen how terribly they are being treated in Egypt,

Ezekiel 20:6

I swore that I would rescue them from Egypt and lead them to a land I had already chosen. This land was rich with milk and honey and was the most splendid land of all.

Acts 7:34

With my own eyes I have seen the suffering of my people in Egypt. I have heard their groans and have come down to rescue them. Now I am sending you back to Egypt.”

Acts 7:7

But he also said, “I will punish the nation that makes them slaves. Then later they will come and worship me in this place.”