Bible Verses Like Nehemiah 5:2

“For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.”

 

Bible verses related to Nehemiah 5:2 (similar cross-references)


Genesis 41:57 - And all countries came into Egypt to Joseph for to buy corn; because that the famine was so sore in all lands.   (Verses like Genesis 41:57)

Genesis 42:2 - And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.   (Verses like Genesis 42:2)

Genesis 43:8 - And Judah said unto Israel his father, Send the lad with me, and we will arise and go; that we may live, and not die, both we, and thou, and also our little ones.   (Verses like Genesis 43:8)

Psalms 127:3-5 - Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.   (Verses like Psalms 127:3)

Psalms 127:2-4 - It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.   (Verses like Psalms 127:2)

Malachi 2:2 - If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart.   (Verses like Malachi 2:2)