American Standard Version
And they read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.

Berean Study Bible
So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they read in the book of the law of God distinctly and plainly to be understood: and they understood when it was read.

English Revised Version
And they read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.

King James Bible
So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.

World English Bible
They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.

Young's Literal Translation
and they read in the book, in the law of God, explaining -- so as to give the meaning, and they give understanding to the convocation.

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