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May it be exalted above all blessing and praise! <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/nkjv/nehemiah/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said: “Stand up and bless the LORD your God Forever and ever! “Blessed be Your glorious name, Which is exalted above all blessing and praise! <a href="/nasb_/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said, “Arise, bless the LORD your God forever and ever! May Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise! <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah and Pethahiah, said, &#8220Arise, bless the LORD your God forever and ever! O may Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise! <a href="/nasb77/nehemiah/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Arise, bless the LORD your God forever and ever! O may Thy glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise! <a href="/lsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Rise up, bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! O may Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise! <a href="/amp/nehemiah/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, “Stand up and bless (praise, honor) the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting. May Your glorious name be blessed And exalted above all blessing and praise.” <a href="/csb/nehemiah/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah —said, “Stand up. Blessed be the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting.” Blessed be your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/hcsb/nehemiah/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, &#8220Stand up. Praise Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting.&#8221 Praise Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/asv/nehemiah/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless Jehovah your God from everlasting to everlasting; and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/cev/nehemiah/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then the Levites Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said: "Stand and shout praises to your LORD, the eternal God! Praise his wonderful name, though he is greater than words can express." <a href="/erv/nehemiah/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/gwt/nehemiah/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the Levites-Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah-said, "Stand up, and thank the LORD your God: From everlasting to everlasting your glorious name is praised and lifted high above all blessing and praise. <a href="/gnt/nehemiah/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> The following Levites gave a call to worship: Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah. They said: "Stand up and praise the LORD your God; praise him forever and ever! Let everyone praise his glorious name, although no human praise is great enough." <a href="/isv/nehemiah/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the descendants of Levi—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said, "Stand up and bless the LORD your God from eternity to eternity! Blessed be your glorious name! May it be exalted above all blessing and praise! <a href="/msb/nehemiah/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the Levites?Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah?said, ?Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting: Blessed be Your glorious name, and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/net/nehemiah/9.htm">NET Bible</a> The Levites--Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah--said, "Stand up and bless the LORD your God!" "May you be blessed, O LORD our God, from age to age. May your glorious name be blessed; may it be lifted up above all blessing and praise. <a href="/nheb/nehemiah/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, "Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/wbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/web/nehemiah/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless Yahweh your God from everlasting to everlasting! Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/nehemiah/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the Levites say, [even] Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah, “Rise, bless your God YHWH, "" From age to age, "" And they bless the Name of Your glory "" That [is] exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/ylt/nehemiah/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the Levites say, even Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah, 'Rise, bless Jehovah your God, from the age unto the age, and they bless the name of Thine honour that is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/slt/nehemiah/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the Levites, Joshua and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah, will say, Rise up, praise Jehovah your God from forever even to forever: and they shall praise the name of thy glory, exalting over all blessing and praise.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/nehemiah/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Levites Josue and Cedmihel, Bonni, Hasebnia, Serebia, Oduia, Sebnia, and Phathahia, said: Arise, bless the Lord your God from eternity to eternity: and blessed be the high name of thy glory with all blessing and praise. <a href="/cpdv/nehemiah/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the Levites, Jeshua and Kadmiel, Bunni, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said: “Rise up. Bless the Lord your God, from eternity even to eternity! And blessed be the exalted name of your glory, with all blessing and praise. <a href="/nabre/nehemiah/9.htm">New American Bible</a> The Levites Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said, “Arise, bless the LORD, your God, from eternity to eternity!” “And may they bless your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” <a href="/nrsvce/nehemiah/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, “Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/nehemiah/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the Levites, Joshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Heshabiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever, and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all creations and praises. <a href="/hpbt/nehemiah/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the Levites, Yeshua and Qadmayel, Bani, Kheshabya, and Sherabyah and Hudiah and Shekaniah and Petakhya were saying: “Stand up and bless LORD JEHOVAH their God from eternity and unto eternity, and blessed is the name of his honor, and he is exalted over all creatures in praises.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/nehemiah/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said: 'Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting; and let them say: Blessed be Thy glorious Name, that is exalted above all blessing and praise. <a href="/sep/nehemiah/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the Levites, Jesus and Cadmiel, said, Rise up, bless the Lord our God forever and ever: and let them bless thy glorious name, and exalt it with all blessing and praise. <a href="/parallel/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZsQrw7rBvgc?start=2305" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/nehemiah/9.htm">The People Confess Their Sins</a> …4And the Levites—Jeshua, Bani, Kadmiel, Shebaniah, Bunni, Sherebiah, Bani, and Chenani—stood on the raised platform and cried out in a loud voice to the LORD their God. 5<a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">Then the Levites—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3442.htm" title="3442: yê·šū·a‘ (N-proper-ms) -- Jeshua. For Yhowshuwa'; he will save; Jeshua, the name of ten Israelites, also of a place in Palestine.">Jeshua,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6934.htm" title="6934: wə·qaḏ·mî·’êl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- God is the ancient one, a Levite name. From qedem and 'el; presence of God; Kadmiel, the name of three Israelites.">Kadmiel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1137.htm" title="1137: bā·nî (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. From banah; built; Bani, the name of five Israelites.">Bani,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2813.htm" title="2813: ḥă·šaḇ·nə·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has accounted, two Isr. From cheshbown and Yahh; thought of Jah; Chashabnejah, the name of two Israelites.">Hashabneiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8274.htm" title="8274: šê·rê·ḇə·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- From sharab and Yahh; Jah has brought heat; Sherebjah, the name of two Israelites.">Sherebiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1941.htm" title="1941: hō·w·ḏî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- My splendor is Yah, the name of several Isr. A form of Howdavyah; Hodijah, the name of three Israelites.">Hodiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7645.htm" title="7645: šə·ḇan·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Or Shbanyahuw; from the same as Shebna' and Yahh; Jah has grown; Shebanjah, the name of three or four Israelites.">Shebaniah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6611.htm" title="6611: p̄ə·ṯaḥ·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Three Isr. From pathach and Yahh; Jah has opened; Pethachjah, the name of four Israelites.">and Pethahiah—</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: qū·mū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">“Stand up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bā·ră·ḵū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and bless</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem (N-mpc:: 2mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: hā·‘ō·w·lām (Art:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">everlasting</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: hā·‘ō·w·lām (Art:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">everlasting:</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: wî·ḇā·rə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">Blessed be</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">Your glorious</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šêm (N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: ū·mə·rō·w·mam (Conj-w:: V-Pual-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">and may it be exalted</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bə·rā·ḵāh (N-fs) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">blessing</a> <a href="/hebrew/8416.htm" title="8416: ū·ṯə·hil·lāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Praise, song of praise. From halal; laudation; specifically a hymn.">and praise.</a> 6You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/103-20.htm">Psalm 103:20-22</a> Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command. / Bless the LORD, all His hosts, you servants who do His will. / Bless the LORD, all His works in all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul! <a href="/psalms/148-1.htm">Psalm 148:1-14</a> Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places. / Praise Him, all His angels; praise Him, all His heavenly hosts. / Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. ... <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” <a href="/psalms/145-1.htm">Psalm 145:1-3</a> A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. / Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1-2</a> Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. / Who can describe the mighty acts of the LORD or fully proclaim His praise? <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">1 Chronicles 29:10-13</a> Then David blessed the LORD in the sight of all the assembly and said: “May You be blessed, O LORD, God of our father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. / Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. / Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. ... <a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-23</a> and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. ... <a href="/psalms/113-1.htm">Psalm 113:1-3</a> Hallelujah! Give praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. / Blessed be the name of the LORD both now and forevermore. / From where the sun rises to where it sets, the name of the LORD is praised. <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Revelation 5:12-13</a> In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” / And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18-19</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/ephesians/1-3.htm">Ephesians 1:3</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. <a href="/psalms/150-1.htm">Psalm 150:1-6</a> Hallelujah! Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in His mighty heavens. / Praise Him for His mighty acts; praise Him for His excellent greatness. / Praise Him with the sound of the horn; praise Him with the harp and lyre. ... <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” <a href="/philippians/4-20.htm">Philippians 4:20</a> To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/psalms/66-1.htm">Psalm 66:1-4</a> For the choirmaster. A song. A Psalm. Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth! / Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious. / Say to God, “How awesome are Your deeds! So great is Your power that Your enemies cower before You. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.Stand up<a href="/1_kings/8-14.htm">1 Kings 8:14,22</a> And the king turned his face about, and blessed all the congregation of Israel: (and all the congregation of Israel stood;) … <a href="/2_chronicles/20-13.htm">2 Chronicles 20:13,19</a> And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children… <a href="/psalms/134-1.htm">Psalm 134:1-3</a> A Song of degrees. Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD… bless<a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a> And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.<a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11</a> And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.<a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name… thy glorious<a href="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6,11</a> Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy… <a href="/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Deuteronomy 28:58</a> If thou wilt not observe to do all the words of this law that are written in this book, that thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD;<a href="/1_chronicles/29-13.htm">1 Chronicles 29:13</a> Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name.exalted<a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a> But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?<a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11</a> Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.<a href="/psalms/16-2.htm">Psalm 16:2</a> O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-8.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-10.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-23.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-13.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Hashabneiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Hashabniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Hodiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-7.htm">Hodijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Kadmiel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Pethahiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Sherebiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">Stand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/10-13.htm">Bani</a> <a href="/job/1-11.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/psalms/9-6.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/esther/3-1.htm">Exalted</a> <a href="/esther/1-4.htm">Glorious</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Hashabneiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-10.htm">Hashabniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Hodiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-10.htm">Hodijah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Jeshua</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-9.htm">Kadmiel</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-24.htm">Pethahiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-4.htm">Shebaniah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-12.htm">Sherebiah</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-40.htm">Stand</a><div class="vheading2">Nehemiah 9</div>1. <a href="/nehemiah/9-1.htm">A solemn fast, and repentance of the people</a> 4. <a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm">The Levites make a confession of God's goodness, and their wickedness</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/nehemiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/nehemiah/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then the Levites—Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah—said The Levites were members of the tribe of Levi, set apart for religious duties and temple service. This group of Levites, including Jeshua, Kadmiel, and others, played a significant role in leading the people in worship and confession. Their leadership in this context highlights the importance of spiritual guidance and the role of the Levites in Israel's religious life. The mention of specific names underscores the personal involvement and responsibility of these individuals in the spiritual renewal of the community.Stand up and bless the LORD your God from everlasting to everlasting The call to "stand up" signifies an active participation in worship, indicating reverence and readiness to honor God. The phrase "from everlasting to everlasting" emphasizes God's eternal nature, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture (e.g., <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>). This acknowledgment of God's eternal existence serves as a reminder of His unchanging nature and faithfulness, which is foundational to the faith of Israel.Blessed be Your glorious name The focus on God's "glorious name" reflects the biblical understanding of God's name as a representation of His character and deeds. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a name was more than a label; it conveyed the essence of a person. Thus, blessing God's name is an act of worship that acknowledges His holiness, majesty, and the honor due to Him. This is consistent with the Third Commandment, which instructs not to take the Lord's name in vain (<a href="/exodus/20-7.htm">Exodus 20:7</a>).and may it be exalted above all blessing and praise This phrase underscores the transcendence of God, whose worthiness surpasses all human expressions of worship. It echoes the sentiment found in passages like <a href="/psalms/145-3.htm">Psalm 145:3</a>, where God's greatness is described as unsearchable. The call for God's name to be exalted above all suggests that no amount of human praise can fully capture His glory, pointing to the infinite nature of His majesty and the inadequacy of human language to fully express His greatness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/levites.htm">Levites</a> A group of religious leaders from the tribe of Levi, responsible for temple duties and leading worship in Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeshua,_kadmiel,_bani,_hashabniah,_sherebiah,_hodiah,_shebaniah,_pethahiah.htm">Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, Pethahiah</a> Specific Levites mentioned who led the people in worship and prayer. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_assembly.htm">The Assembly</a> The gathering of Israelites who had returned from exile, participating in a time of confession and worship. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events took place, significant as the spiritual and political center of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> A public act of worship and confession, part of a larger revival and renewal of the covenant with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leaders_in_worship.htm">The Role of Leaders in Worship</a> Spiritual leaders are called to guide others in worship and confession, setting an example of reverence and devotion. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_corporate_worship.htm">The Importance of Corporate Worship</a> Gathering together to bless and praise God strengthens community faith and renews commitment to Him. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Recognizing God's eternal nature ("from everlasting to everlasting") helps believers maintain a focus on His unchanging character amidst life's changes. <a href="/topical/e/exalting_god's_name.htm">Exalting God's Name</a> Our worship should aim to exalt God's name above all else, acknowledging His supreme worthiness. <a href="/topical/c/confession_and_renewal.htm">Confession and Renewal</a> Times of confession and renewal are vital for spiritual growth and alignment with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_nehemiah_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Nehemiah 9</a> <a href="/q/how_does_zech._3's_court_fit_history.htm">In Zechariah 3, how do we reconcile the supernatural scene of a heavenly court with historical or archaeological evidence about Israel's priesthood?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_levites_in_2_chr_23_8.htm">What evidence supports the existence of the Levites and captains mentioned in 2 Chronicles 23:8, and how do we reconcile any lack of external records?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_ezra_2_36-42_genealogies_inconsistent.htm">Why do some priestly and Levitical genealogies in Ezra 2:36-42 appear inconsistent with other biblical records?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_coffers_in_a_church.htm">Must Christians tithe to the storehouse per Malachi 3:10?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/nehemiah/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) Hashabniah.--Not found elsewhere. No reason is given why this company is somewhat different from the former; the LXX. arbitrarily omit all names after Kadmiel. Similarly, they insert "and Ezra said" before <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm" title="You, even you, are LORD alone; you have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and you preserve them all; and the host of heaven worships you.">Nehemiah 9:6</a>. The psalm was perhaps composed by Ezra, but uttered by the Levites in the name of the congregation.Stand up and bless . . . Blessed be.--Or, let them bless.Thou, even thou, art Lord alone.--The three phrases mark how the address to the people glides into direct adoration of God.Thy glorious name.--Literally found again in <a href="/psalms/72-19.htm" title="And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.">Psalm 72:19</a> alone.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/nehemiah/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5.- Stand up. The people had prostrated themselves (see the comment on ver. 3) for confession and prayer; they are now bidden to "stand up" for praise. Compare the practice of the Christian Church. Blesse <a href="/commentaries/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then the Levites— הַלְוִיִּ֡ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> Levites -- descendant of Levi Jeshua, יֵשׁ֣וּעַ (yê·šū·a‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3442.htm">Strong's 3442: </a> Jeshua Kadmiel, וְ֠קַדְמִיאֵל (wə·qaḏ·mî·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6934.htm">Strong's 6934: </a> Kadmiel -- 'God is the ancient one', a Levite name Bani, בָּנִ֨י (bā·nî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1137.htm">Strong's 1137: </a> Bani -- the name of several Israelites Hashabneiah, חֲשַׁבְנְיָ֜ה (ḥă·šaḇ·nə·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2813.htm">Strong's 2813: </a> Hashabneiah -- 'Yah has accounted', two Israelites Sherebiah, שֵׁרֵֽבְיָ֤ה (šê·rê·ḇə·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8274.htm">Strong's 8274: </a> Sherebiah -- 'Yah has sent burning heat', an Israelite name Hodiah, הֽוֹדִיָּה֙ (hō·w·ḏî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> Hodiah -- 'my splendor is Yah', the name of several Israelites Shebaniah, שְׁבַנְיָ֣ה (šə·ḇan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7645.htm">Strong's 7645: </a> Shebaniah -- the name of several Israelites and Pethahiah— פְתַֽחְיָ֔ה (p̄ə·ṯaḥ·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6611.htm">Strong's 6611: </a> Pethahiah -- three Israelites said: וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Stand up ק֗וּמוּ (qū·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand [and] bless בָּרֲכוּ֙ (bā·ră·ḵū) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹֽהֵיכֶ֔ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of everlasting הָעוֹלָ֖ם (hā·‘ō·w·lām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while everlasting: הָעוֹלָ֑ם (hā·‘ō·w·lām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always ‘Blessed be וִיבָֽרְכוּ֙ (wî·ḇā·rə·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Your glorious כְּבוֹדֶ֔ךָ (kə·ḇō·w·ḏe·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> Weight, splendor, copiousness name, שֵׁ֣ם (šêm) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name and may it be exalted וּמְרוֹמַ֥ם (ū·mə·rō·w·mam) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> To be high actively, to rise, raise above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every blessing בְּרָכָ֖ה (bə·rā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Benediction, prosperity and praise. וּתְהִלָּֽה׃ (ū·ṯə·hil·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8416.htm">Strong's 8416: </a> Praise, song of praise <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">OT History: Nehemiah 9:5 Then the Levites Jeshua and Kadmiel Bani (Neh Ne) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/nehemiah/9-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Nehemiah 9:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Nehemiah 9:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>