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Nehemiah 8

Nehemiah 8:18

The Feast of Tabernacles · Nehemiah 8:13–18
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Translations

Modern
Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance.
Traditional
Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the manner.
Literal
And he read from the Book of the Law of God day by day, from the first day until the last day, and they kept the feast seven days, and on the eighth day was a sacred assembly, according to the ordinance.
Latin
Legit autem in libro legis Dei per dies singulos, a die primo usque ad diem novissimum. Et fecerunt solemnitatem septem diebus, et in die octavo collectam juxta ritum.

Original

Hebrew
English
Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance.

Notes

Nehemiah 8:18

Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God: The law was read every seven years at the Feast of Booths (Deuteronomy 31:10–12). This reminded the people of the covenant rules and God's past acts of kindness.

Nehemiah 7:73–10:39

This section, possibly from Ezra’s personal memoirs, explains how Ezra’s teaching of God’s law renewed the people's commitment to serve God and follow his instructions. Spiritual revival occurred alongside the civic work of Ezra and Nehemiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Ezra God's Word at the Center

Parallels

Leviticus 23:33–44 Zechariah 14:16–21

Glossary

Book of Nehemiah Feasts and Festivals of Israel Genesis, Book of

Topics

Feast of Tabernacles: Observance of, After the Captivity Feast of Tabernacles: The Law Read in Connection With, Every Seventh Year Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): First and Last Days Were Sabbatic Joy of the Jews, After Hearing, Anew, the Word of God Law: Princes, Priests, and Levites Publicly Taught Sabbatic Year: Ordinances Concerning Instruction in the Law During Synagogues: Service of, Consisted of Reading the Word of God The Feast of Tabernacles: The Law Publicly Read Every Seventh Year At The Law of Moses: A Means of National Reformation Word of God: To be Read Publicly Worship: The Word of God Read in Public Assemblies