Parallel Verses
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.
Holman Bible
Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration,
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
Interlinear
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References
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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
So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying: Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief.
12 All the people went away to eat, to drink,
Cross References
Nehemiah 8:7-8
And Jeshua and Bani and Sherebiah and Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites made the law clear to the people: and the people kept in their places.
Job 23:12
I have not departed from the command of his lips. I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.
Psalm 19:8-11
The statutes of Jehovah are correct. They make the heart rejoice. The commandments of Jehovah are radiant. They make the eyes shine.
Psalm 119:14
I have rejoiced in the way of your written word, as much as in all riches.
Psalm 119:16
I shall delight in your statutes. I shall not forget your word!
Psalm 119:72
The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
Psalm 119:97
O How I love your law! It is my meditation all day long.
Psalm 119:103-104
How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Psalm 119:111
I have inherited your laws forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love your commandments more than gold, yes, more then fine gold.
Psalm 119:130
The unfolding of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
Psalm 119:171
Let my lips utter praise, for you teach me your statutes.
Psalm 119:174
I long for your salvation, O Jehovah. Your law is my delight.
Psalm 126:1-3
When Jehovah brought back the captive ones of Zion, it was like a dream.
Proverbs 2:10-11
Wisdom enters your heart. Knowledge gives you pleasure.
Proverbs 24:13-14
My son, eat honey because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to your taste.
Jeremiah 15:16
You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, Lord Jehovah. Your words filled my heart with joy and happiness.
Luke 24:32
They said to each other: Were our hearts not burning within us? When he spoke to us in the way and opened the scriptures to us?
Romans 7:18
I know that good does not live in my human nature. For even though the desire to do good is in me, I am not able to do it.