ESV Reformation Study Bible – Neh 1:5
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Neh 1:5

1:5 In this address Nehemiah captures both the transcendence of God and His immanence. The true God is not only far above His people as the God of heaven (v. 4 note); He is near His people as the God of the covenant (Deut. 4:7).

steadfast love. See note Ezra 7:28.