Nehemiah 8:6

Verse 6

6. Ezra blessed the Lord After the manner of David in 1 Chronicles 29:10-20.

People answered, Amen Such responses characterized the ancient worship, and ought ever to be retained. They show that not one but all are interested.

Lifting up their hands An ancient custom in worship, (compare Psalms 27:2; Psalms 63:4; Lamentations 3:41; 1 Timothy 2:8,) as was also the bowing of the head. Comp. marginal references. This latter sign of reverence and respect is the least that can be expected of any attendant upon Divine worship. An irreverent looking around over an assembly engaged in prayer is a mark of ill-breeding, to say nothing of the respectful reverence which all true worship demands.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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