Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
New American Standard Bible
Ezra opened
King James Version
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
Holman Bible
Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was elevated above everyone. As he opened it, all the people stood up.
International Standard Version
Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people. Because he was visible above all the people there, as he opened it, all the people stood up.
A Conservative Version
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people), and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
American Standard Version
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
Amplified
Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above them; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Bible in Basic English
And Ezra took the book, opening it before the eyes of all the people (for he was higher than the people); and when it was open, all the people got to their feet:
Julia Smith Translation
And Ezra will open the book before the eyes of all the people; for he was above all the people; and when he opened it all the people stood:
King James 2000
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, because he was above all of the people. When he opened it all the people stood up.
Modern King James verseion
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people. And when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Ezra opened the book before all the people, for he stood above all the people. And when he opened it, all the people stood up.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
The Emphasized Bible
And Ezra the scribe opened the book before the eyes of all the people, for, above all the people, was he, - and, when he opened it, all the people, stood up.
Webster
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
World English Bible
Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
Youngs Literal Translation
And Ezra openeth the book before the eyes of all the people -- for above all the people he hath been -- and at his opening it all the people have stood up,
Themes
-ezra » Honoured God's word » By public reading and exposition
Repentance » Instances of » The jews of the exile » After hearing the law expounded by ezra
Scribes » Acted as » Religious teachers
Synagogues » Revival of, after the captivity
The word of God » To be read publicly
The word of God » The people stood and responded by saying, "amen,"
Interlinear
Pathach
`ayin
`am
Pathach
References
Morish
Word Count of 20 Translations in Nehemiah 8:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Ezra Reads The Law To The People
4 And Ezra the scribe stood upon a high stage of wood, which they had made for the purpose. And beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkijah, and Maaseiah on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddana, Zechariah, Meshullam. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. 6 And Ezra blessed Jehovah, the great God; and all the people answered, Amen, Amen! with lifting up of their hands; and they bowed their heads, and worshipped Jehovah with their faces to the ground.
Names
Cross References
Judges 3:20
And Ehud came to him, as he was sitting alone in his cool roof chamber. And Ehud said, "I have a message from God for you." And he arose from his seat.
1 Kings 8:14
And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel; and the whole congregation of Israel stood.
Luke 4:16-17
And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he entered, according to his custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read.