Nehemiah 8:5

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up.

Ezra opened the book in full view of all the people, since he was elevated above everyone. As he opened it, all the people stood up.

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was above all the people, and as he opened it all the people stood.

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:

Then Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.

And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up.

Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.

Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people), and when he opened it, all the people stood up.