Nehemiah 8:8
The Scripture
(8) So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
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)
II Kings 22:8I Chronicles 29:29Nehemiah 8:3Revelation 22:19Colossians 4:16