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Nehemiah 8:2 · KJV

"And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel.
2And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.
3And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
4And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you engage with spiritual teachings?

2

What does understanding the law mean for you personally?

3

When have you felt a strong connection to your community's beliefs?

Life Application

faith

Make time to read and reflect on spiritual texts regularly.

community

Participate in community gatherings that focus on shared beliefs.

People in This Verse

EzraOT

A scribe and priest who played a key role in the return of the Jewish exiles and the re-establishment of the Law in Jerusalem.

First appearance: Ezra 7:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The center of Jewish worship and identity, pivotal in the restoration efforts.

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