NET Bible
"They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read."
— Nehemiah 8:8, NET Bible
“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.”
“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.”
Ezra opened the book in plain view of all the people, for he was elevated above all the people. When he opened the book, all the people stood up.
Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and all the people replied“Amen! Amen!” as they lifted their hands. Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah– all of whom were Levites– were teaching the people the law, as the people remained standing.
They read from the book of God’s law, explaining it and imparting insight. Thus the people gained understanding from what was read.
Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priestly scribe, and the Levites who were imparting understanding to the people said to all of them,“This day is holy to the LORD your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping when they heard the words of the law.
He said to them,“Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
Then the Levites quieted all the people saying,“Be quiet, for this day is holy. Do not grieve.”