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Nehemiah 8:5
So Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them on the high stage. As he opened the Book of the Law, all the people stood up.
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Christian Standard 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.
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.
Hebrew Names Version
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:
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:
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:
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:
English Standard Version
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood.
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood.
New Century Version
Ezra opened the book in full view of everyone, because he was above them. As he opened it, all the people stood up.
Ezra opened the book in full view of everyone, because he was above them. As he opened it, all the people stood up.
New English Translation
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.
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.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
New American Standard Bible
Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing 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:
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:
Geneva Bible (1587)
And Ezra opened the booke before all the people: for hee was aboue all the people: and when he opened it, all the people stoode vp.
And Ezra opened the booke before all the people: for hee was aboue all the people: and when he opened it, all the people stoode vp.
Legacy Standard Bible
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.
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.
Berean Standard Bible
Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up.
Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was standing above them all, and as he opened it, all the people stood up.
Contemporary English Version
Ezra was up on the high platform, where he could be seen by everyone, and when he opened the book, they all stood up.
Ezra was up on the high platform, where he could be seen by everyone, and when he opened the book, they all stood up.
Complete Jewish Bible
‘Ezra opened the scroll where all the people could see him, because he was higher than all the people; when he opened it, all the people rose to their feet.
‘Ezra opened the scroll where all the people could see him, because he was higher than all the people; when he opened it, all the people rose to their feet.
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.
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.
George Lamsa Translation
And Ezra opened the book of the law in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people), and when he opened it all the people stood up;
And Ezra opened the book of the law in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people), and when he opened it all the people stood up;
Good News Translation
As Ezra stood there on the platform high above the people, they all kept their eyes fixed on him. As soon as he opened the book, they all stood up.
As Ezra stood there on the platform high above the people, they all kept their eyes fixed on him. As soon as he opened the book, they all stood up.
Lexham English 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.
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.
Literal Translation
And Ezra opened the book to the eyes of all the people, for he was above all the people. And when he opened it, all the people stood up.
And Ezra opened the book to the eyes of all the people, for he was above all the people. And when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And E?dras opened ye boke before all ye people, for he stode aboue all ye people. And whan he opened it, all the people stode vp.
And E?dras opened ye boke before all ye people, for he stode aboue all ye people. And whan he opened it, all the people stode vp.
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.
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.
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:
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:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And Esdras opened the booke before all the people, (for he stoode aboue al the people:) and when he opened it, all the people stoode vp.
And Esdras opened the booke before all the people, (for he stoode aboue al the people:) and when he opened it, all the people stoode vp.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
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.
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.
King James Version (1611)
And Ezra opened the booke in the sight of all the people (for hee was aboue al the people) and when he opened it, all the people stood vp:
And Ezra opened the booke in the sight of all the people (for hee was aboue al the people) and when he opened it, all the people stood vp:
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And Esdras opened the book before all the people, for he was above the people; and it came to pass when he had opened it, that all the people stood.
And Esdras opened the book before all the people, for he was above the people; and it came to pass when he had opened it, that all the people stood.
English Revised 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:
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:
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And Esdras openyde the book bifor al the puple; for he apperide ouer al the puple; and whanne he hadde openyd the book, al the puple stood.
And Esdras openyde the book bifor al the puple; for he apperide ouer al the puple; and whanne he hadde openyd the book, al the puple stood.
Update Bible 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:
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:
Webster's Bible 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:
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 King James Version
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
New Living Translation
Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.
Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.
New Life Bible
All the people saw Ezra open the book, for he was standing above all of them. And all the people stood up when he opened it.
All the people saw Ezra open the book, for he was standing above all of them. And all the people stood up when he opened it.
New Revised Standard
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
J.B. Rotherham 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.
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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Esdras opened the book before all the people: for he was above all the people: and when he had opened it, all the people stood.
And Esdras opened the book before all the people: for he was above all the people: and when he had opened it, all the people stood.
Revised 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.
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.
Young's 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,
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,
THE MESSAGE
Ezra opened the book. Every eye was on him (he was standing on the raised platform) and as he opened the book everyone stood. Then Ezra praised God , the great God, and all the people responded, "Oh Yes! Yes!" with hands raised high. And then they fell to their knees in worship of God , their faces to the ground.
Ezra opened the book. Every eye was on him (he was standing on the raised platform) and as he opened the book everyone stood. Then Ezra praised God , the great God, and all the people responded, "Oh Yes! Yes!" with hands raised high. And then they fell to their knees in worship of God , their faces to the ground.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
Contextual Overview
1 So all the Israelites met together in the seventh month of the year. They were united and in complete agreement. They all met together in the open place in front of the Water Gate. All the people asked Ezra the teacher to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had given to the Israelites. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the law before those who had met together. This was on the first day of the month. It was the seventh month of the year. Men, women, and anyone old enough to listen and understand were at the meeting. 3 Ezra read in a loud voice from the Book of the Law from early morning until noon. He was facing the open place that was in front of the Water Gate. He read to all the men and women, and to everyone old enough to listen and understand. All the people listened carefully and paid attention to the Book of the Law. 4 Ezra stood on a high wooden stage. It had been built just for this special time. On his right side stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Uriah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah. And on his left side stood Pedaiah, Mishael, Malkijah, Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam. 5 So Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them on the high stage. As he opened the Book of the Law, all the people stood up. 6 Ezra praised the Lord , the great God, and all the people held up their hands and said, "Amen! Amen!" Then all the people bowed down and put their faces low to the ground and they worshiped the Lord . 7 These men from the tribe of Levi taught the people about the law as they were all standing there. The Levites were Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, and Pelaiah. 8 They read the Book of the Law of God. They made it easy to understand, and explained what it meant. They did this so that the people could understand what was being read.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
opened: Luke 4:16, Luke 4:17
sight: Heb. eyes
stood up: Judges 3:20, 1 Kings 8:14
Reciprocal: Joshua 22:33 - blessed 2 Chronicles 6:3 - all the congregation
Cross-References
Genesis 7:11
On the 17th day of the second month, when Noah was 600 years old, the springs under the earth broke through the ground, and water flowed out everywhere. The sky also opened like windows and rain poured down. The rain fell on the earth for 40 days and 40 nights. That same day Noah went into the boat with his wife, his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives.
On the 17th day of the second month, when Noah was 600 years old, the springs under the earth broke through the ground, and water flowed out everywhere. The sky also opened like windows and rain poured down. The rain fell on the earth for 40 days and 40 nights. That same day Noah went into the boat with his wife, his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people),.... So plainly seen by them, and what he did, and the more easily heard, for which purpose the pulpit was made for him to stand in:
and, when he opened it, all the people stood up; that they might the better hear the law read, as well as in honour and reverence of it; the Jews say m, that from the times of Moses to Rabban Gamaliel, they learned the law only standing; but after his death a disease came into the world, and they learned it sitting; and now it is a canon with them, that it is not necessary to stand at the reading of the law n.
m T. Bab. Megillah, fol. 21. 1. n Schulchan Aruch, par. 1. Orach Chayim, c. 146. sect. 4.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Stood up - The attitude of attention and respect. Compare the existing practice of the Christian Church at the reading of the Gospel for the day.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Nehemiah 8:5. All the people stood up — This was out of respect to the sacred word: in imitation of this, when the gospel for the day is read in our churches, all the people stand up.
