Parallel Verses New International Version Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." King James Bible Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength. Darby Bible Translation And he said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to them for whom nothing is prepared; for the day is holy to our Lord; and be not grieved, for the joy of Jehovah is your strength. World English Bible Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be grieved; for the joy of Yahweh is your strength." Young's Literal Translation And he saith to them, 'Go, eat fat things, and drink sweet things, and sent portions to him for whom nothing is prepared, for to-day is holy to our Lord, and be not grieved, for the joy of Jehovah is your strength.' Nehemiah 8:10 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleEat the fat, and drink the sweet - Eat and drink the best that you have; and while ye are feeding yourselves in the fear of the Lord, remember those who cannot feast; and send portions to them, that the joy and the thanksgiving may be general. Let the poor have reason to rejoice as well as you. For the joy of the Lord is your strength - This is no gluttonous and drunken festival that enervates the body, and enfeebles the mind: from your religious feast your bodies will acquire strength and your minds power and fervor, so that you shall be able to Do His will, and to do it cheerfully. Religious joy, properly tempered with continual dependence on the help of God, meekness of mind, and self-diffidence, is a powerful means of strengthening the soul. In such a state every duty is practicable, and every duty delightful. In such a frame of mind no man an ever fell, and in such a state of mind the general health of the body is much improved; a cheerful heart is not only a continual feast, but also a continual medicine. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Go your way eat send Esther 9:19,22 Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelled in the unwalled towns... the joy Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones. 2 Corinthians 12:8,9 For this thing I sought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me... Library January 29. "Send Portions unto them for whom Nothing is Prepared" (Neh. viii. 10). "Send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared" (Neh. viii. 10). That was a fine picture in the days of Nehemiah, when they were celebrating their glorious Feast of Tabernacles. "Neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions to them for whom nothing is prepared." How many there are on every side for whom nothing is prepared! Let us find out some sad and needy heart for whom there is no one else to think or care. … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth The Joy of the Lord, the Strength of his People The Last Days of the Old Eastern World Its Effects. Cross References Revelation 11:10 The inhabitants of the earth will gloat over them and will celebrate by sending each other gifts, because these two prophets had tormented those who live on the earth. Deuteronomy 26:11 Then you and the Levites and the foreigners residing among you shall rejoice in all the good things the LORD your God has given to you and your household. 1 Samuel 25:8 Ask your own servants and they will tell you. Therefore be favorable toward my men, since we come at a festive time. Please give your servants and your son David whatever you can find for them.'" Nehemiah 8:11 The Levites calmed all the people, saying, "Be still, for this is a holy day. Do not grieve." Nehemiah 8:12 Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy, because they now understood the words that had been made known to them. Esther 9:19 That is why rural Jews--those living in villages--observe the fourteenth of the month of Adar as a day of joy and feasting, a day for giving presents to each other. Zechariah 14:21 Every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the LORD Almighty, and all who come to sacrifice will take some of the pots and cook in them. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD Almighty. Jump to Previous Drink Eat Fat Grieved Holy Joy Portions Prepared Sad Sorry Strength Sweet WayJump to Next Drink Eat Fat Grieved Holy Joy Portions Prepared Sad Sorry Strength Sweet WayLinks Nehemiah 8:10 NIVNehemiah 8:10 NLT Nehemiah 8:10 ESV Nehemiah 8:10 NASB Nehemiah 8:10 KJV Nehemiah 8:10 Bible Apps Nehemiah 8:10 Biblia Paralela Nehemiah 8:10 Chinese Bible Nehemiah 8:10 French Bible Nehemiah 8:10 German Bible Nehemiah 8:10 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |