Nehemiah 8:11

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.”

American Standard Version (1901)

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

Bible in Basic English

So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying, Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Levites stilled all the people, saying: Hold your peace, for the day is holy, and be not sorrowful.

Free Bible Version

The Levites too were quieting everyone down, telling them, “Don't cry! This is a holy day and you shouldn't be sad.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Leuites made silence throughout all the people, saying, Holde your peace: for the day is holy, be not sad therefore.

King James (Authorized) Version

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

Translation for Translators

The Levites also caused the people to be quiet, saying “Be quiet and do not cry, because this is a sacred day! Do not be sad!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the Levites made the people be quiet, saying, “Hush! for this day is holy. Do not be grieved.”

Noah Webster Bible

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

World English Bible

So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Hold your peace, for the day is holy. Don’t be grieved.”

Young's Literal Translation

And the Levites are keeping all the people silent, saying, 'Be silent, for to-day [is] holy, and be not grieved.'

Context

Ezra Reads the Law

¹⁰Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”¹¹And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.”

Summary

Nehemiah 8:11 reflects the joy and strength found in the Lord as the people were encouraged to celebrate and rejoice in God's goodness. The verse emphasizes that the joy of the Lord is a source of strength, highlighting the importance of finding strength and renewal in God's presence. This celebration was a response to the reading and understanding of God's Word, which brought conviction and restoration to the people. It serves as a reminder that true joy and strength come from aligning our lives with God's truth and promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

So the Levites stilled all the people,.... Made them quiet and easy, being backed by the governor: saying, hold your peace; refrain from weeping and mourning: for the day is holy; a festival, set apart for joy and gladness: neither be ye grieved; inwardly; as they were not to show any signs of sorrow outwardly, so they were not to cherish grief inwardly.

Nehemiah 8:11

Ezra Reads the Law

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Berean Standard Bible

And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.”

American Standard Version (1901)

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

Bible in Basic English

So the Levites made all the people quiet, saying, Be quiet, for the day is holy; and do not give way to grief.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Levites stilled all the people, saying: Hold your peace, for the day is holy, and be not sorrowful.

Free Bible Version

The Levites too were quieting everyone down, telling them, “Don't cry! This is a holy day and you shouldn't be sad.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Leuites made silence throughout all the people, saying, Holde your peace: for the day is holy, be not sad therefore.

King James (Authorized) Version

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

Translation for Translators

The Levites also caused the people to be quiet, saying “Be quiet and do not cry, because this is a sacred day! Do not be sad!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So the Levites made the people be quiet, saying, “Hush! for this day is holy. Do not be grieved.”

Noah Webster Bible

So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.

World English Bible

So the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Hold your peace, for the day is holy. Don’t be grieved.”

Young's Literal Translation

And the Levites are keeping all the people silent, saying, 'Be silent, for to-day [is] holy, and be not grieved.'