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A Posture of Reverence
Commentators unanimously agree that the people stood up as a physical act of reverence and respect for God's Word. This posture signified their attention and honor for the law being read. Albert Barnes compares this to the Christian practice of standing for the Gospel reading, suggesting our physical posture can reflect our internal attitude toward Scripture.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 8:5
18th Century
Theologian
Stood up - The attitude of attention and respect. Compare the existing practice of the Christian Church at the reading of the Gospel for the…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 8:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people
(for he was above all the people)<…
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 8:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Sacrifices were to be offered only at the door of the temple; but praying and preaching were, and are, services of religion, as acceptably performe…