Nehemiah 8:12
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.
Context
This verse from Nehemiah Chapter 8 connects to 10 cross-references. Ezra brings the Book of the Law before the assembly gathered in the square; he reads from early morning until midday, and the Levites circulate through the crowd explaining the meaning so the people understand. When the people weep at …
Other Translations
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.
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.
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.
Cross References
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused …
So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to …
Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more …
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches.
I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word.
The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver.
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!