Catholic Public Domain Version
"And they read from the book of the law of God, distinctly and plainly, so as to be understood. And when it was read, they did understand. "
— Nehemiah 8:8, Catholic Public Domain Version
“So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.”
“And they read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading. ”
“They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.”
“They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.”
“And they read in the book of the law of God distinctly and plainly to be understood: and they understood when it was read.”
“And they gave out the words of the book the law of God, clearly, and gave the sense of it, so that their minds were able to take it in.”
“So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.”
And Ezra opened the book before all the people. For he stood out above all the people. And when he had opened it, all the people stood up.
And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people responded, “Amen, Amen,” lifting up their hands. And they bowed down, and they adored God, facing the ground.
Then Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, the Levites, caused the people to be silent in order to hear the law. And the people were standing on their feet.
And they read from the book of the law of God, distinctly and plainly, so as to be understood. And when it was read, they did understand.
Then Nehemiah (the same is the cupbearer) and Ezra, the priest and scribe, and the Levites, who were interpreting for all the people, said: “This day has been sanctified to the Lord our God. Do not mourn, and do not weep.” For all of the people were weeping, as they were listening to the words of the law.
And he said to them: “Go, eat fat foods and drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who have not prepared for themselves. For it is the holy day of the Lord. And do not be sad. For the joy of the Lord is also our strength.”
Then the Levites caused the people to be silent, saying: “Be quiet. For the day is holy. And do not be sorrowful.”