Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
and he readeth in it before the broad place that is before the water-gate, from the light till the middle of the day, over-against the men, and the women, and those intelligent, and the ears of all the people are unto the book of the law.
New American Standard Bible
He read from it before the square which was in front of
King James Version
And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
Holman Bible
While he was facing the square in front of the Water Gate,
International Standard Version
Ezra read from it, facing the plaza in front of the Water Gate, from early in the morning until mid-day in the presence of the men and women, as well as all who could understand. All the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.
A Conservative Version
And he read in it before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were [attentive] t
American Standard Version
And he read therein before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
Amplified
Then he read from it, in front of the open square which was in front of the Water Gate, from
Bible in Basic English
He was reading it in the wide place in front of the water-doorway, from early morning till the middle of the day, in the hearing of all those men and women whose minds were able to take it in; and the ears of all the people were open to the book of the law.
Darby Translation
And he read in it before the open place that was before the water-gate from the morning until midday, in presence of the men and the women, and those that could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will read in it before the broad place which is before the gate of the waters, from the light even to the half of the day, before the men and the women, and those understanding; and the ears of all the people will be to the book of the law.
King James 2000
And he read in it facing the square that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He read from it facing the public square before the Water Gate from dawn until noon that day, opposite the men, women, and those with understanding. The ears of all the people [were attentive] to the book of the law.
Modern King James verseion
And he read in it before the street in front of the Water Gate from the morning until noon, in front of the men and the women, and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people listened to the Book of the Law.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And read therein in the street that is before the Watergate, from the morning until the noon day before men and women, and such as could understand it: and the ears of all the people were inclined unto the book of the law.
NET Bible
So he read it before the plaza in front of the Water Gate from dawn till noon before the men and women and those children who could understand. All the people were eager to hear the book of the law.
New Heart English Bible
He read therein before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law.
The Emphasized Bible
and read therein, before the broad place which was before the water-gate, from the time it was light, until the noon of the day, in presence of the men and the women, and such as had understanding, - and, the ears of all the people, were unto the book of the law.
Webster
And he read therein before the street that was before the water-gate from the morning until mid-day, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the book of the law.
World English Bible
He read therein before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were [attentive] to the book of the law.
Themes
Children » Instances of » Jewish children
-ezra » Honoured God's word » By public reading and exposition
Gates » Of jerusalem » Water gate
Law » Bondage of » The public reading of
the Law of moses » Publicly read » By ezra
Morning » Continued until noon
Repentance » Instances of » The jews of the exile » After hearing the law expounded by ezra
Scribes » Acted as » Religious teachers
The scriptures » Should be » Read publicly to all
The scriptures » Are called the » Book of the law
Synagogues » Revival of, after the captivity
The bible » The law part of » The public reading of
The word of God » To be read publicly
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 8:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ezra Reads The Law To The People
2 And Ezra the priest bringeth the law before the assembly, both of men and women, and every one intelligent to hear, on the first day of the seventh month, 3 and he readeth in it before the broad place that is before the water-gate, from the light till the middle of the day, over-against the men, and the women, and those intelligent, and the ears of all the people are unto the book of the law. 4 And Ezra the scribe standeth on a tower of wood that they made for the purpose, and Mattithiah standeth near him, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right; and on his left Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddana, Zechariah, Meshullam.
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Cross References
Matthew 7:28-29
And it came to pass, when Jesus ended these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
Mark 12:37
therefore David himself saith of him Lord, and whence is he his son?' And the great multitude were hearing him gladly,
Luke 4:16-20
And he came to Nazareth, where he hath been brought up, and he went in, according to his custom, on the sabbath-day, to the synagogue, and stood up to read;
Luke 8:18
'See, therefore, how ye hear, for whoever may have, there shall be given to him, and whoever may not have, also what he seemeth to have, shall be taken from him.'
Luke 19:48
and they were not finding what they shall do, for all the people were hanging on him, hearing him.
Acts 13:15
and after the reading of the law and of the prophets, the chief men of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, 'Men, brethren, if there be a word in you of exhortation unto the people -- say on.'
Acts 13:27
for those dwelling in Jerusalem, and their chiefs, this one not having known, also the voices of the prophets, which every sabbath are being read -- having judged him -- did fulfil,
Acts 15:21
for Moses from former generations in every city hath those preaching him -- in the synagogues every sabbath being read.'
Acts 16:14
and a certain woman, by name Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, worshipping God, was hearing, whose heart the Lord did open to attend to the things spoken by Paul;
Acts 17:11
and these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, they received the word with all readiness of mind, every day examining the Writings whether those things were so;
Acts 20:7
And on the first of the week, the disciples having been gathered together to break bread, Paul was discoursing to them, about to depart on the morrow, he was also continuing the discourse till midnight,
Acts 20:11
and having come up, and having broken bread, and having tasted, for a long time also having talked -- till daylight, so he went forth,
Acts 28:23
and having appointed him a day, they came, more of them unto him, to the lodging, to whom he was expounding, testifying fully the reign of God, persuading them also of the things concerning Jesus, both from the law of Moses, and the prophets, from morning till evening,
1 Thessalonians 2:13
Because of this also, we -- we do give thanks to God continually, that, having received the word of hearing from us of God, ye accepted, not the word of man, but as it is truly, the word of God, who also doth work in you who believe;
Hebrews 2:1-3
Because of this it behoveth us more abundantly to take heed to the things heard, lest we may glide aside,
Revelation 2:29
He who is having an ear -- let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies.
Revelation 3:22
He who is having an ear -- let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies.'