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A Posture of Praise
Commentators note the instruction to "Stand up" was significant. After a period of kneeling or even lying prostrate in humble confession of sin, the people were called to rise. This physical shift from a posture of confession to one of praise demonstrates that acknowledging sin should lead directly to celebrating God's mercy and glory.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 9:5
18th Century
Theologian
Stand up - The people had knelt to confess and to worship God (Nehemiah 9:3). They were now to take the proper attitude for prai…
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 9:5
19th Century
Bishop
Hashabniah. —Not found elsewhere. No reason is given why this company is somewhat different from the former; the Septuagint arbitr…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:5
17th Century
Pastor
Then the Levites, Jeshua
Or, then the Levites, even Jeshua:
and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Shereb…
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Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 9:4–38
17th Century
Minister
The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …