OLD TESTAMENT

Nehemiah 8:5

The Holy Bible · English

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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.

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EXPLANATION

Verse 5. Stood, out of respect, as we do while the gospel is read. See Numbers 23:18. Calmet.