Nehemiah 8:10
"Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is..." — Nehemiah 8:10 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes.
“Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.””Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
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Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing the people said to them all, “This day is sacred to the Lord your God. Do not mourn or weep.” For all the people had been weeping as they listened to the words of the Law.
The Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, for this is a sacred day. Do not grieve.”
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Nehemiah 8:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah. This verse comes from chapter 8, which can be read in full at the Nehemiah chapter 8 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and
Psalms 42:11Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Psalms 43:5Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.
Psalms 6:6I am worn out from groaning; all night long I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears.
Psalms 56:8Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record?
Psalms 31:9Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief.
Psalms 119:28My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.
Nehemiah 2:2so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.” I was very much afraid,
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Nehemiah 8:10. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Nehemiah 8:10 mean?
"Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is..." — Nehemiah 8:10 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Nehemiah 8:10?
Nehemiah 8:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah. This verse comes from chapter 8, which can be read in full at the Nehemiah chapter 8 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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