Nehemiah 8:5
The Scripture
(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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Nehemiah 8 records the people of Israel hearing the Law read aloud by Ezra, who restores the covenant promises and calls them to return to God’s worship. The chapter emphasizes the importance of obedience, repentance, and communal unity as the foundation of a restored nation.
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Related verses (shared words)
Revelation 20:12Judges 3:25Ezekiel 33:22Ezekiel 46:1Luke 4:17Nehemiah 12:39