Ezra 5:10
Ezra 5:10 in Multiple Translations
We also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information.
We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.
We asked them their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were at the head of them.
And we made request for their names, so that we might send you word, and give you the names of the men at the head of them.
We also asked for their names, so that we could write them down and let you know the names of their leaders.
We asked their names also, that we might certifie thee, and that we might write the names of the men that were their rulers.
And also their names we have asked of them, to let thee know, that we might write the names of the men who [are] at their head.
We asked them their names also, to inform you that we might write the names of the men who were at their head.
We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them.
We asked also of them their names, that we might give thee notice: and we have written the names of the men that are the chief among them.
And we requested them to tell us the names of their leaders, in order that we could tell you who they were.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 5:10
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Ezra 5:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַ֧ף
שְׁמָהָתְ/הֹ֛ם
שְׁאֵ֥לְנָא
לְּ/הֹ֖ם
לְ/הוֹדָעוּתָ֑/ךְ
דִּ֛י
נִכְתֻּ֥ב
שֻׁם
גֻּבְרַיָּ֖/א
דִּ֥י
בְ/רָאשֵׁי/הֹֽם
וְ/אַ֧ף
ʼaph
H638
also
Adj | DirObjM
שְׁמָהָתְ/הֹ֛ם
shum
H8036
name
Adj | Suff
שְׁאֵ֥לְנָא
shᵉʼêl
H7593
to ask
Adj
לְּ/הֹ֖ם
Adj | Suff
לְ/הוֹדָעוּתָ֑/ךְ
yᵉdaʻ
H3046
to know
Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
דִּ֛י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
נִכְתֻּ֥ב
kᵉthab
H3790
to write
Adj
שֻׁם
shum
H8036
name
Adj
גֻּבְרַיָּ֖/א
gᵉbar
H1400
man
Adj | Art
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
בְ/רָאשֵׁי/הֹֽם
rêʼsh
H7217
head
Adj | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 5:10
וְ/אַ֧ף
ʼaph
H638
"also"
Adj | DirObjM
This Hebrew word means 'also' or 'yea', used to add to a statement. It is often used in lists or to agree with something. The KJV translates it as 'also'.
Definition: also, yea Aramaic of aph (אַף "also" H0637)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: also. See also: Ezra 5:10; Ezra 6:5; Daniel 6:23.
שְׁמָהָתְ/הֹ֛ם
shum
H8036
"name"
Adj | Suff
This word for name is similar to H8034, but used in Aramaic portions of the Bible, still referring to a person's identity or reputation. It carries the same meaning as H8034, emphasizing the significance of names in biblical culture. This concept appears in various biblical books.
Definition: name Aramaic of shem (שֵׁם "name" H8034)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: name. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:20; Daniel 5:12.
שְׁאֵ֥לְנָא
shᵉʼêl
H7593
"to ask"
Adj
Similar to H7592, this Hebrew word means to ask or request something. It is used in the Bible to describe asking for information or seeking something from someone. The KJV translates it as ask, demand, or require.
Definition: 1) to ask 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to ask for, request 1a2) to enquire for or about
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: ask, demand, require. See also: Ezra 5:9; Daniel 2:10; Daniel 2:27.
לְּ/הֹ֖ם
""
Adj | Suff
לְ/הוֹדָעוּתָ֑/ךְ
yᵉdaʻ
H3046
"to know"
Adj | V-Hiphil-Inf-a | Suff
To know in Hebrew can also mean to let someone know or communicate, and is used in different forms, such as to certify, inform, or teach, in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (P'al) to know 1b) (Aphel) to let someone know, communicate, inform, cause to know
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: certify, know, make known, teach. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 2:30; Daniel 7:16.
דִּ֛י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
נִכְתֻּ֥ב
kᵉthab
H3790
"to write"
Adj
To write, similar to H3789, meaning to put thoughts or ideas into written form. It is used in the Bible to describe the act of writing or recording something, such as a document or a message.
Definition: 1) to write 1a) (P'al) to write, to be written
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: write(-ten). See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:2; Daniel 7:1.
שֻׁם
shum
H8036
"name"
Adj
This word for name is similar to H8034, but used in Aramaic portions of the Bible, still referring to a person's identity or reputation. It carries the same meaning as H8034, emphasizing the significance of names in biblical culture. This concept appears in various biblical books.
Definition: name Aramaic of shem (שֵׁם "name" H8034)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: name. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:20; Daniel 5:12.
גֻּבְרַיָּ֖/א
gᵉbar
H1400
"man"
Adj | Art
The Hebrew word for a person, often translated as 'man' or 'certain one', appears in various contexts, including the book of Daniel. It refers to a human being, male or female. This term is used to describe an individual.
Definition: a man, a certain (one) Aramaic of ge.ver (גֶּ֫בֶר "great man" H1397)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: certain, man. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
"that"
Adj
This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.
Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because
Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.
בְ/רָאשֵׁי/הֹֽם
rêʼsh
H7217
"head"
Adj | N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for head can refer to the physical head or the chief of something. It is used in various contexts, including the book of Genesis and the Psalms.
Definition: 1) chief, head 1a) head (of man) 1b) head (as seat of visions) 1c) chief 1d) sum (essential content)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: chief, head, sum. See also: Ezra 5:10; Daniel 4:7; Daniel 7:20.
Study Notes — Ezra 5:10
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Context — Tattenai’s Letter to Darius
8Let it be known to the king that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God. The people are rebuilding it with large stones and placing timbers in the walls. This work is being carried out diligently and is prospering in their hands.
9So we questioned the elders and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?”
10We also asked for their names, so that we could write down the names of their leaders for your information.
11And this is the answer they returned: “We are servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the temple that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and completed. 12But since our fathers angered the God of heaven, He delivered them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Chaldean who destroyed this temple and carried away the people to Babylon.Ezra 5:10 Summary
[In this verse, the officials are trying to figure out who is in charge of the Jews and their temple-building project, so they ask for the names of the leaders. This is similar to how we might ask for someone's name when we meet them for the first time, so we can get to know them better. The officials want to know who to report to the king, as seen in Ezra 5:10. We can learn from this verse that even when people are trying to control or manipulate us, we should remain faithful to God and trust in His sovereignty, just like the Jews did, and remember that God is our ultimate authority, as stated in Matthew 22:21.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the officials ask for the names of the leaders of the Jews?
The officials asked for the names of the leaders so they could report back to the king and potentially take action against them, as seen in Ezra 5:10. This is similar to how officials in other parts of the Bible, such as in Acts 4:7, asked for the names of leaders to exert control over them.
What was the purpose of writing down the names of the leaders?
The purpose of writing down the names was to provide a record for the king's information, as stated in Ezra 5:10. This is similar to how Moses kept a record of the Israelites in Numbers 1:1-4, to have an account of the people and their leaders.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger story of God's people returning to Jerusalem after exile, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:21-22. It shows how God's people were faithful to Him, even in the face of opposition, just like in Daniel 3:16-18.
What can we learn from the actions of the officials in this verse?
We can learn that even those in positions of power can be used by God to test our faith, as seen in Ezra 5:10. We should remain faithful and trust in God, just like the Jews did, and remember that God is sovereign over all, as stated in Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate faithfulness to God in the face of opposition, like the Jews in this verse?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when faced with difficult circumstances, like the Israelites in exile?
- What are some ways that I can be a good steward of the information and resources that God has given me, like the officials in this verse?
- How can I use my position or influence to further God's kingdom, rather than hinder it, like the officials in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:10
We asked their names also,.... The names of the elders, those that set men about this work: to certify that we might write the names of the men that were the chief of them; take the names of them in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 5:10
Then asked we those elders, and said unto them thus, Who commanded you to build this house, and to make up these walls? No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 5:10
Ezra 5:10 We asked their names also, to certify thee, that we might write the names of the men that [were] the chief of them.Ver. 10. We asked their names also] See Ezra 5:4. That were the chief of them] For the rude multitude follow as they are led. And as in a beast, the whole body goeth after the head, so do most people after their rulers and ringleaders; hence that severity of God, Numbers 25:4, "Take all the heads of the people, and hang them up before the Lord against the sun."
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:10
(3-17) Tatnai’s appeal to Darius.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 5:10
10. We asked their names] R.V. we asked them their names. So the Aramaic. For the names of the Elders, cf. Ezra 2:2. the chief of them] R.V. at the head of them. Literally ‘at or in the heads of them’. The R.V. renders as if the word was in the singular; cf. 2 Chronicles 20:27, ‘Then they returned, every man of Judah and Jerusalem, and Jehoshaphat in the forefront of them’, (lit. at their head). But the rendering ‘that were their heads’ would be equally correct, and would account for the use of the plural.