Nehemiah 8:10
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 Then he said to them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send portions to those who have nothing prepared,(A) since today(B) is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, because the joy of the Lord is your stronghold.”(C)
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Nehemiah 8:10
New International Version
10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing(A) prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy(B) of the Lord is your strength.”
Nehemiah 8:12
Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Then all the people began to eat and drink, send portions, and have a great celebration,(A) because they had understood the words that were explained to them.
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Nehemiah 8:12
New International Version
12 Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with great joy,(A) because they now understood the words that had been made known to them.
Esther 9:22
Holman Christian Standard Bible
22 because during those days the Jews got rid of[a](A) their enemies. That was the month when their sorrow was turned into rejoicing and their mourning into a holiday.(B) They were to be days of feasting,(C) rejoicing, and of sending gifts to one another and the poor.
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- Esther 9:22 Lit Jews gained relief from
Esther 9:22
New International Version
22 as the time when the Jews got relief(A) from their enemies, and as the month when their sorrow was turned into joy and their mourning into a day of celebration.(B) He wrote them to observe the days as days of feasting and joy and giving presents of food(C) to one another and gifts to the poor.(D)
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