Parallel Bible results for "nehemiah 8:5"

Nehemiah 8:5

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5 Ezra opened the book. Every eye was on him (he was standing on the raised platform) and as he opened the book everyone stood.
5 Ezra opened the book. All the people could see him because he was standing above them; and as he opened it, the people all stood up.
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