Nehemiah 8:12

God's Word

Then all the people went to eat and drink and to send portions. They had a big, joyful celebration because they understood the words that had been explained to them.

Cross References

Psalm 119:174

I have longed for you to save me, O Lord, and your teachings make me happy.

Luke 24:32

They said to each other, “Weren’t we excited when he talked with us on the road and opened up the meaning of the Scriptures for us?”

Psalm 119:171

Let my lips pour out praise because you teach me your laws.

Psalm 119:130

Your word is a doorway that lets in light, and it helps gullible people understand.

Psalm 119:127

I love your commandments more than gold, more than pure gold.

Psalm 119:111

Your written instructions are mine forever. They are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:97

Oh, how I love your teachings! They are in my thoughts all day long.

Psalm 119:72

The teachings ⌞that come⌟ from your mouth are worth more to me than thousands in gold or silver.

Psalm 119:16

Your laws make me happy. I never forget your word.

Psalm 119:14

I find joy in the way ⌞shown by⌟ your written instructions more than I find joy in all kinds of riches.

Job 23:12

I have not left his commands behind. I have treasured his words in my heart.

Romans 7:18

I know that nothing good lives in me; that is, nothing good lives in my corrupt nature. Although I have the desire to do what is right, I don’t do it.

Jeremiah 15:16

Your words were found, and I devoured them. Your words are my joy and my heart’s delight, because I am called by your name, O Lord God of Armies.

Revelation 11:10

Those living on earth will gloat over the witnesses’ death. They will celebrate and send gifts to each other because these two prophets had tormented those living on earth.

Nehemiah 8:10

Then he told them, “Go, eat rich foods, drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who cannot provide for themselves. Today is a holy day for the Lord. Don’t be sad because the joy you have in the Lord is your strength.”

Nehemiah 8:11

So the Levites calmed all the people by saying, “Listen. Today is a holy day. Don’t be sad.”

Nehemiah 8:13

On the second day the leaders of the families of all the people, including the priests and the Levites, met with Ezra the scribe to study the words of God’s Teachings.

Esther 9:22

They were to observe them just like the days when the Jews freed themselves from their enemies. In that month their grief turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He declared that these days are to be days for feasting and celebrating and for sending gifts of food to one another, especially gifts to the poor.

1 Chronicles 29:22

That day they ate and drank as they joyfully celebrated in front of the Lord. For the second time they made David’s son Solomon king. On the Lord’s behalf they anointed Solomon to be leader and Zadok to be the priest.