Nehemiah 8:11 Meaning and Explanation
“So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.”
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Read Full Chapter →The Levites calm the people, telling them to be still and not grieved, for the day is holy.
What Does Nehemiah 8:11 Mean?
The Levites move through the crowd, quieting the weeping and steadying the people. 'Hold your peace,' they say -- the day is holy, so let grief give way to calm. The same teachers who explained the law now help the people receive its comfort.
There is a holy stillness that follows godly sorrow, when conviction has done its work and the soul rests in grace. The Levites do not dismiss the people's tears; they lead them through to peace. So the word both wounds and heals, bringing the troubled heart at last to quiet trust.
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What does Nehemiah 8:11 mean?
The Levites calm the people, telling them to be still and not grieved, for the day is holy.