Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration,
New American Standard Bible
All the people went away to eat, to drink,
King James Version
And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
International Standard Version
So all the people went to eat, to drink, to send something to those who had nothing, and to celebrate with great joy, because they understood the words that were being declared to them.
A Conservative Version
And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
American Standard Version
And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
Amplified
Then all the people went on their way to eat, to drink, to send portions [of food to others] and to celebrate a great festival, because they understood the words which had been
Bible in Basic English
And all the people went away to take food and drink, and to send food to others, and to be glad, because the words which were said to them had been made clear.
Darby Translation
And all the people went their way, to eat and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great rejoicing. For they had understood the words that were declared to them.
Julia Smith Translation
And all the people will go to eat and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great gladness, for they understood the words that were made known to them.
King James 2000
And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
All of the people went to eat, to drink, to send a share, and to have great joy because they understood the words that they had made known to them.
Modern King James verseion
And all the people went to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words which were declared to them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And all the people went their way to eat and to drink, and to send part unto others, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
NET Bible
So all the people departed to eat and drink and to share their food with others and to enjoy tremendous joy, for they had gained insight in the matters that had been made known to them.
New Heart English Bible
All the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
The Emphasized Bible
And all the people went their way, to eat and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great rejoicing, - because they had understood the words which were made known unto them.
Webster
And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
World English Bible
All the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.
Youngs Literal Translation
And all the people go to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great joy, because they have understood concerning the words that they made known to them.
Themes
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Kept with rejoicing
Joy » Earthly » Innocent mirth
Joy » Instances of » Of the jews, after hearing, anew, the word of God
Presents » Were given » On all occasions of public rejoicing
Repentance » Instances of » The jews of the exile » After hearing the law expounded by ezra
Trumpets » Feast of » Celebrated after the captivity with joy
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 8:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ezra Reads The Law To The People
11
And the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still,
Cross References
Nehemiah 8:7-8
Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah,
Job 23:12
I have treasured
more than my daily food.
Psalm 19:8-11
making the heart glad;
the command of the Lord is radiant,
making the eyes light up.
Psalm 119:14
as much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:16
I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:72
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 119:97
מ Mem
It is my meditation all day long.
Psalm 119:103-104
sweeter than honey in my mouth.
Psalm 119:111
indeed, they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:127
more than gold, even the purest gold,
Psalm 119:130
and gives understanding to the inexperienced.
Psalm 119:171
for You teach me Your statutes.
Psalm 119:174
and Your instruction is my delight.
Psalm 126:1-3
A song of ascents.
we were like those who dream.
Proverbs 2:10-11
and knowledge will delight your heart.
Proverbs 24:13-14
and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;
Jeremiah 15:16
Your words became a delight to me
and the joy of my heart,
for I am called by Your name,
Yahweh God of Hosts.
Luke 24:32
So they said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts ablaze within us while He was talking with us on the road and explaining the Scriptures
Romans 7:18
For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh.