Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 8:6
Ezra blessed the Lord - In imitation of this, we say, when the gospel for the day is commenced, Glory be to God for his holy Gospel! and conclude this thanksgiving with, Amen. read more
느헤미야 8:1-6 Krv
Adam Clarke
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1
The chapter should commence, as in the Septuagint, with the last two clauses of Nehemiah 7:1-73 ; and should run thus:—"And when the seventh month was come, and the children of Israel were in their cities, all the people gathered themselves together, as one man, into the court that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe," etc. The "court" ( rehob ) spoken of appears to have been situated between the eastern gate of the temple and the city wall, at the point... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-8
The word of life. The public reading and exposition of the law of Moses in the presence of all the people as soon as possible after their settlement in their cities and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. I. THE PEOPLE WANT , and must have, THE SCRIPTURES BOTH FAMILIARISED BY REPETITION AND EXPOUNDED , that they may "have the sense, and understand the reading." 1. As individuals. The law of God the true foundation on which the life must be built up. In that law... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-8
The word of God and the ministry of man. One of the most affecting scenes depicted in Holy Writ here invites our thought Our imagination delights to dwell upon it. The sacred and beloved city of God is now secure, its walls are rebuilt, its gates replaced and shut; its inhabitants are no longer struggling with hope and fear,—a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other,—but rejoicing in their strength and peace; internal discords are now arranged, and brethren are dwelling together in... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-12
PART II . ACCOUNT OF THE STATE OF RELIGION AMONG THE JEWS UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION OF NEHEMIAH . read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-12
Religious instruction. "And when the seventh month came," etc. To the well-being of a people the labours of the religious teacher are as necessary as those of the statesman. Nehemiah having provided for the safety of the Jews against their enemies, Ezra, the priest and scribe, steps forward to instruct them in the law of God. Of the manner in which he did this, and the reception his instructions met with, we have a specimen in this narrative. I. The TIME of the meeting. "The first... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:1-18
The word of God in a threefold relationship. I. THE WORD OF GOD AND POPULAR DESIRE . "And they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel." 1. The desire of the people for the word of God. 2. The attitude of the people toward the word of God. II. THE WORD OF GOD AND SPIRITUAL EMOTION . "This day is holy unto the Lord your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:2
Ezra the priest brought the law . Ezra, God's true priest, at once responded to the call He did not say, "The law is difficult, hard to be understood, might mislead you, should be reserved for the learned;" but at once "brought it," and "read therein" before the congregation both of men and women, and of all that could hear with understanding , i.e. of all (youths and maidens) that were old enough to understand the words. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Nehemiah 8:3
From the morning until midday . Or, "from daylight." He began as soon as it was light enough, and read on (he and his assistants— Nehemiah 8:7 ) till noon, that is, for six hours or more. The reading appears to have been varied by occasional exposition ( Nehemiah 8:7 , Nehemiah 8:8 ). The ears of all the people were attentive . Though there is no word in the Hebrew for "attentive," yet the meaning is quite correctly given: "the ears of all the people were to the book" Ñ fixed on... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Nehemiah 8:5
All the people stood up - This was out of respect to the sacred word: in imitation of this, when the gospel for the day is read in our churches, all the people stand up. read more