Nehemiah 8:12

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Nehemiah 8:12

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.

Nehemiah 8:7-8

Furthermore, Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the descendants of Levi taught the Law to the people while the people remained standing.

Job 23:12

I haven't wandered away from the commands that he has spoken; I've treasured what he has said more than my own meals."

Psalm 19:8-11

The precepts of the LORD are upright, making the heart rejoice. The commandment of the LORD is pure, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 119:14

I find joy in the path of your decrees, as if I owned all kinds of riches.

Psalm 119:16

I am delighted with your statutes; I will not forget your word. Gimmel

Psalm 119:72

Instruction that comes from you is better for me than thousands of gold and silver coins. Yod

Psalm 119:97

How I love your instruction! Every day it is my meditation.

Psalm 119:103-104

How pleasing is what you have to say to me tasting better than honey.

Psalm 119:111

I have inherited your decrees forever, because they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:127

I truly love your commands more than gold, including fine gold.

Psalm 119:130

The disclosure of your words illuminates, providing understanding to the simple.

Psalm 119:171

May my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.

Psalm 119:174

I am longing for your deliverance, LORD, and your instruction is my joy.

Psalm 126:1-3

When the LORD brought back Zion's exiles, we were like dreamers.

Proverbs 2:10-11

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

Proverbs 24:13-14

My son, eat honey, because it's good for you; indeed, drippings from the honeycomb are sweet to your taste;

Jeremiah 15:16

Your words were found, and I consumed them. Your words were joy and my hearts delight, because I bear your name, LORD God of the Heavenly Armies.

Luke 24:32

Then they asked each other, "Our hearts kept burning within us as he was talking to us on the road and explaining the Scriptures to us, didn't they?"

Romans 7:18

For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but I cannot carry it out.

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Summary

Nehemiah 8:12

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.

To send

Nehemiah 8:10

To make

Psalm 126:1

Because

General references

Deuteronomy 16:14

Bible References

To send

He also told them, "Go eat the best food, drink the best wine, and give something to those who have nothing, since this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be sorrowful, because the joy of the LORD is your strength."

To make

When the LORD brought back Zion's exiles, we were like dreamers.

Because

Seven months later, the Israelis had settled in their own cities.