Nehemiah 8:5
ESV
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood.
NIV
Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them; and as he opened it, the people all stood up.
NASB
Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
CSB
Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was elevated above everyone. As he opened it, all the people stood up.
NLT
Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.
KJV
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:
NKJV
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.
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VERSION®, NIV® Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®.
The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
New American Standard Bible Copyright© 1960 - 2020 by The Lockman Foundation.
Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright© 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.
The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, Copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.
The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® Copyright© 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.
New American Standard Bible Copyright© 1960 - 2020 by The Lockman Foundation.
Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright© 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by Permission.