Nehemiah 8:10
“Then he said to them, "Go your way. Eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Don't be grieved; for the joy of Yahweh is your strength."”
— Nehemiah 8:10
About this verse
Nehemiah 8:10 comes from the book of Nehemiah, written during the Return (~516 BC) period. The setting is Jerusalem. These words are attributed to Ezra. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is joyful. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include celebration, holiness, generosity. Notable phrases: eat the fat; drink the sweet; this day is holy. This verse contains a command.
Speaker
Ezra
Era
Return (~516 BC)
Emotion
joyful
Type
narrative
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