1 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the broad place that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which Jehovah had commanded to Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- gathered themselves together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- as one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- into the street H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and they spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- to bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- of the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- to Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
2 And Ezra the priest brought the law before the assembly, both men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- both of men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and all that could hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- with understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- upon the first H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
3 And he read therein before the broad place that was before the water gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women, and of those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he read H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- therein before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the street H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- from the morning H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- until midday H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- until midday H4276 (מַחֲצִית) — a halving or the middle
- before the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- and the women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and those that could understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and the ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- of all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- unto the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- of the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
4 And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Uriah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchijah, and Hashum, and Hashbaddanah, Zechariah, and Meshullam.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- upon a pulpit H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- of wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- which they had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for the purpose H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and beside H681 (אֵצֶל) — a side; (as a preposition) near
- him stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- Mattithiah H4993 (מַתִּתְיָה) — Mattithjah, the name of four Israelites
- and Shema H8087 (שֶׁמַע) — Shema, the name of a place in Palestine and of four Israelites
- and Anaiah H6043 (עֲנָיָה) — Anajah, the name of two Israelites
- and Urijah H223 (אוּרִיָּה) — Urijah, the name of one Hittite and five Israelites
- and Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
- and Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
- on his right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- and on his left hand H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
- Pedaiah H6305 (פְּדָיָה) — Pedajah, the name of six Israelites
- and Mishael H4332 (מִישָׁאֵל) — Mishael, the name of three Israelites
- and Malchiah H4441 (מַלְכִּיָּה) — Malkijah, the name of ten Israelites
- and Hashum H2828 (חָשֻׁם) — Chashum, the name of two or three Israelites
- and Hashbadana H2806 (חַשְׁבַּדָּנָה) — Chasbaddanah, an Israelite
- Zechariah H2148 (זְכַרְיָה) — Zecarjah, the name of twenty-nine Israelites
- Meshullam H4918 (מְשֻׁלָּם) — Meshullam, the name of seventeen Israelites
5 And 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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
- opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- for he was above all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and when he opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- it, all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- stood up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
6 And Ezra blessed Jehovah, the great God; and all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with the lifting up of their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped Jehovah with their faces to the ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
- blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- Amen H543 (אָמֵן) — sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly
- with lifting up H4607 (מֹעַל) — a raising (of the hands)
- their hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and they bowed H6915 (קָדַד) — to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference
- their heads, and worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- faces H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
7 Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also Jeshua H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ) — Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine
- and Bani H1137 (בָּנִי) — Bani, the name of five Israelites
- and Sherebiah H8274 (שֵׁרֵבְיָה) — Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites
- Jamin H3226 (יָמִין) — Jamin, the name of three Israelites
- Akkub H6126 (עַקּוּב) — Akkub, the name of five Israelites
- Shabbethai H7678 (שַׁבְּתַי) — Shabbethai, the name of three Israelites
- Hodijah H1941 (הוֹדִיָּה) — Hodijah, the name of three Israelites
- Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
- Kelita H7042 (קְלִיטָא) — Kelita, the name of three Israelites
- Azariah H5838 (עֲזַרְיָה) — Azarjah, the name of nineteen Israelites
- Jozabad H3107 (יוֹזָבָד) — Jozabad, the name of ten Israelites
- Hanan H2605 (חָנָן) — Chanan, the name of seven Israelites
- Pelaiah H6411 (פְּלָיָה) — Pelajah, the name of three Israelites
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- caused the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- in their place H5977 (עֹמֶד) — a spot (as being fixed)
8 And they read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So they read H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- distinctly H6567 (פָּרָשׁ) — to separate, literally (to disperse) or figuratively (to specify); also (by implication) to wound
- and gave H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the sense H7922 (שֶׂכֶל) — intelligence; by implication, success
- to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the reading H4744 (מִקְרָא) — something called out, i.e. a public meeting (the act, the persons, or the place); also a rehearsal
9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto Jehovah your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Nehemiah H5166 (נְחֶמְיָה) — Nechemjah, the name of three Israelites
- the governor H8660 (תִּרְשָׁתָא) — the title of a Persian deputy or governor
- and Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- that taught H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- This day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- your God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- mourn H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
- not, nor weep H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- For all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- when they heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye grieved; for the joy of Jehovah is your strength.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Go your way H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the fat H4924 (מַשְׁמָן) — fat, i.e. (literally and abstractly) fatness; but usually (figuratively and concretely) a rich dish, a fertile field, a robust man
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- the sweet H4477 (מַמְתַּק) — something sweet (literally or figuratively)
- and send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- portions H4490 (מָנָה) — properly, something weighed out, i.e. (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot
- unto them for whom nothing is prepared H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- unto our Lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- neither be ye sorry H6087 (עָצַב) — properly, to carve, i.e. fabricate or fashion; hence (in a bad sense) to worry, pain or anger
- for the joy H2304 (חֶדְוָה) — rejoicing
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- is your strength H4581 (מָעוֹז) — a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
11 So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- stilled H2814 (חָשָׁה) — to hush or keep quiet
- all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hold your peace H2013 (הָסָה) — to hush
- for the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- holy H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- neither be ye grieved H6087 (עָצַב) — properly, to carve, i.e. fabricate or fashion; hence (in a bad sense) to worry, pain or anger
12 And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- went their way H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and to drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- and to send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- portions H4490 (מָנָה) — properly, something weighed out, i.e. (generally) a division; specifically (of food) a ration; also a lot
- and to make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- mirth H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- because they had understood H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that were declared H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
13 And on the second day were gathered together the heads of fathers’ houses of all the people, the priests, and the Levites, unto Ezra the scribe, even to give attention to the words of the law.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And on the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- were gathered together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- the chief H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- unto Ezra H5830 (עֶזְרָא) — Ezra, an Israelite
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- even to understand H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
14 And they found written in the law, how that Jehovah had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths in the feast of the seventh month;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- that the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- should dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in booths H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- in the feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- of the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
15 and that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and branches of wild olive, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And that they should publish H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and proclaim H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and proclaim H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- in all their cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- unto the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and fetch H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- olive H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- branches H5929 (עָלֶה) — a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage
- and pine H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- branches H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and myrtle H1918 (הֲדַס) — the myrtle
- and palm H8558 (תָּמָר) — a palm tree
- and branches H5929 (עָלֶה) — a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage
- of thick H5687 (עָבֹת) — intwined, i.e. dense
- trees H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- to make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- booths H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
16 So the people went forth, and brought them, and made themselves booths, every one upon the roof of his house, and in their courts, and in the courts of the house of God, and in the broad place of the water gate, and in the broad place of the gate of Ephraim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- themselves booths H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- upon the roof of his house H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
- and in their courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- and in the courts H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and in the street H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
- of the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
17 And all the assembly of them that were come again out of the captivity made booths, and dwelt in the booths: for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun unto that day had not the children of Israel done so. And there was very great gladness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the congregation H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- of them that were come again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- out of the captivity H7628 (שְׁבִי) — exiled; captured; as noun, exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively); by extension, booty
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- booths H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- and sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- under the booths H5521 (סֻכָּה) — a hut or lair
- for since the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of Jeshua H3442 (יֵשׁוּעַ) — Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nun H5126 (נוּן) — Nun or Non, the father of Joshua
- unto that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- had not the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- done so H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- And there was very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
18 Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day was a solemn assembly, according unto the ordinance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- by day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- from the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- unto the last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- he read H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- of the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- And they kept H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the feast H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- and on the eighth H8066 (שְׁמִינִי) — eight
- a solemn assembly H6116 (עֲצָרָה) — an assembly, especially on a festival or holiday
- according unto the manner H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…