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Nehemiah 8:18 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the street of the water gate, and in the street of the gate of Ephraim.
17And all the congregation of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and sat under the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.
18Also 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.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you celebrate your faith?

2

What does it mean for you to have a time of solemnity in your worship?

3

When have you felt a deep sense of joy in your spiritual life?

Life Application

celebration

Create a personal or family tradition to celebrate your faith.

worship

Incorporate moments of solemnity and joy in your worship practices.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The city where significant religious festivals were observed, including the Feast of Tabernacles.

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