Nehemiah 8:12

Verse

Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So all the people went to eat and drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth: because they understood the words that he had taught them.

Free Bible Version

Then everyone went away to eat and drink, and to share their food. They celebrated happily because now they understood the Law as it had been explained to them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then all the people went to eate and to drinke, and to send away part, and to make great ioy, because they had vnderstand the wordes that they had taught them.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Translation for Translators

So the people went away, and they ate and drank, and they sent portions of food to those who did not have any. They celebrated very joyfully, because they had heard and understood what had been read to them.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then all the people went their way to eat and to drink and to share food and to celebrate with great joy because they had understood the words that were made known to them.

Noah Webster Bible

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, to drink, to send portions, and to celebrate, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.

Young's 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.

Context

Ezra Reads the Law

¹¹And the Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, since today is holy. Do not grieve.”¹²Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.

Sermons

Evidence of Revival

David Wilkerson

Summary

This verse captures the joy and celebration that filled the hearts of the people after hearing and understanding the words of the Law. The people responded with gladness, feasting, and sharing with those who had nothing prepared. It reflects the power of God's Word to bring about repentance, renewal, and unity among His people. The communal aspect of the feast underscores the importance of fellowship and caring for one another in times of spiritual growth and revival. Overall, Nehemiah 8:12 highlights the transformative impact of God's Word on individuals and communities.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And all the people went their way to eat and to drink,.... Freely and cheerfully: and to send portions; to the poor, who had nothing to eat and drink: and to make great mirth; with music, vocal and instrumental: because they had understood the words that were declared unto them; the meaning of the several laws read and explained unto them, whereby they better understood their duty, and in what instances and in what manner it was to be performed; how much more reason is there for joy and gladness, when the Gospel, and the doctrines of it, are clearly known and understood? Psa 89:15.

Nehemiah 8:12

Ezra Reads the Law

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So all the people went to eat and drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth: because they understood the words that he had taught them.

Free Bible Version

Then everyone went away to eat and drink, and to share their food. They celebrated happily because now they understood the Law as it had been explained to them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then all the people went to eate and to drinke, and to send away part, and to make great ioy, because they had vnderstand the wordes that they had taught them.

King James (Authorized) 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.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then all the people went their way to eat and to drink and to share food and to celebrate with great joy because they had understood the words that were made known to them.

Noah Webster Bible

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, to drink, to send portions, and to celebrate, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.

Young's 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.