Ezra 5:11

Ezra 5:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

And 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.

King James Version KJV

And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.

American Standard Version ASV

And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are building the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and finished.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And they made answer to us, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are building the house which was put up in times long past and was designed and made complete by a great king of Israel.

Free Bible Version FBV

This is the answer they gave us. ‘We are servants of the God of heaven and earth. We are rebuilding the Temple built and completed many years ago by a great king of Israel.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But they answered vs thus, and sayd, We are the seruants of the God of heauen and earth, and buylde the house that was buylt of olde and many yeeres ago, which a great King of Israel builded, and founded it.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And thus they have returned us word, saying, We [are] servants of the God of heaven and earth, and are building the house that was built many years before this, that a great king of Israel built and finished:

World English Bible WEB

Thus they returned us answer, saying, “We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth and are building the house that was built these many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was erected these many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and set up.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And they answered us in these words, saying: We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are building a temple that was built these many years ago, and which a great king of Israel built and set up.

Translation for Translators T4T

“But instead of telling us their leaders’ names, what they said was, ‘We serve the God who created the heaven and the earth. Many years ago a great king who ruled us Israeli people told our ancestors to build a temple here, and now we are rebuilding it.

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Ezra 5:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/כְנֵ֥מָא פִתְגָמָ֖/א הֲתִיב֣וּ/נָא לְ/מֵמַ֑ר אֲנַ֣חְנָא הִמּ֡וֹ עַבְדוֹ/הִי֩ דִֽי אֱלָ֨הּ שְׁמַיָּ֜/א וְ/אַרְעָ֗/א וּ/בָנַ֤יִן בַּיְתָ/א֙ דִּֽי הֲוָ֨א בְנֵ֜ה מִ/קַּדְמַ֤ת דְּנָה֙ שְׁנִ֣ין שַׂגִּיאָ֔ן וּ/מֶ֤לֶךְ לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ רַ֔ב בְּנָ֖/הִי וְ/שַׁכְלְלֵֽ/הּ

וּ/כְנֵ֥מָא kᵉnêmâʼ H3660 thus Adj | Adv

פִתְגָמָ֖/א pithgâm H6600 edict Adj | Art

הֲתִיב֣וּ/נָא tûwb H8421 to return Adj | Suff

לְ/מֵמַ֑ר ʼămar H560 to say Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a

אֲנַ֣חְנָא ʼănachnâʼ H586 we Adj

הִמּ֡וֹ himmôw H1994 they Adj

עַבְדוֹ/הִי֩ ʻăbad H5649 servant/slave Adj | Suff

דִֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

אֱלָ֨הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj

שְׁמַיָּ֜/א shâmayin H8065 heaven Adj | Art

וְ/אַרְעָ֗/א ʼăraʻ H772 earth Adj | N-fs | Art

וּ/בָנַ֤יִן bᵉnâʼ H1124 to build Adj | V-Qal

בַּיְתָ/א֙ bayith H1005 house Adj | Art

דִּֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

הֲוָ֨א hâvâʼ H1934 to be Adj

בְנֵ֜ה bᵉnâʼ H1124 to build Adj

מִ/קַּדְמַ֤ת qadmâh H6928 previously Adj | N-fs

דְּנָה֙ dên H1836 this Adj

שְׁנִ֣ין shᵉnâh H8140 year Adj

שַׂגִּיאָ֔ן saggîyʼ H7690 greatly Adj

וּ/מֶ֤לֶךְ melek H4430 king Adj | N-ms

לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ Yisrâʼêl H3479 Israel Adj | N-proper

רַ֔ב rab H7229 great Adj

בְּנָ֖/הִי bᵉnâʼ H1124 to build Adj | Suff

וְ/שַׁכְלְלֵֽ/הּ kᵉlal H3635 to complete Adj | V-e-Perf-3ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 5:11

וּ/כְנֵ֥מָא kᵉnêmâʼ H3660 "thus" Adj | Adv

This Hebrew word means 'thus' or 'so', showing how something is done. It appears in the Bible to describe a manner or way of doing things, like in a recipe or instruction. It helps us understand how to follow God's commands.

Definition: thus, so, accordingly, as follows

Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: so, (in) this manner (sort), thus. See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 5:9; Ezra 6:13.

פִתְגָמָ֖/א pithgâm H6600 "edict" Adj | Art

A pithgam is a command or decree, like a letter or official word from someone in authority.

Definition: 1) command, work, affair, decree 1a) word, report 1b) decree

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: answer, letter, matter, word. See also: Ezra 4:17; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 4:14.

הֲתִיב֣וּ/נָא tûwb H8421 "to return" Adj | Suff

This Hebrew word means to return or reply, often used to describe giving an answer. It appears in various forms, including restore and return. In the Bible, it is used in Genesis and other books.

Definition: : reply 1) to return, come back 1a) (P'al) to return, come back 1b) (Aphel) 1b1) to restore, give back, answer 1b2) to return

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: answer, restore, return (an answer). See also: Ezra 5:5; Daniel 2:14; Daniel 4:33.

לְ/מֵמַ֑ר ʼămar H560 "to say" Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to say or speak, often used when God commands or declares something, as seen in many KJV translations. It is used with great flexibility, including to command, declare, or tell. This word appears in various contexts, including Genesis and Exodus.

Definition: (P'al) to say, to speak, to command, to tell, to relate Aramaic of a.mar (אָמַר "to say" H0559)

Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: command, declare, say, speak, tell. See also: Ezra 5:3; Daniel 3:28; Jeremiah 10:11.

אֲנַ֣חְנָא ʼănachnâʼ H586 "we" Adj

The Hebrew word for 'we' is used to refer to a group of people, including the speaker. It appears in the book of Daniel and Ezra, where it is used to express collective actions or thoughts. The word is also used in Aramaic.

Definition: we (first pers. pl.) Aramaic of a.nach.nu (אֲנַ֫חְנוּ "we" H0587)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: we. See also: Ezra 4:16; Daniel 3:16; Daniel 3:17.

הִמּ֡וֹ himmôw H1994 "they" Adj

This Hebrew word is another way to say 'they' or 'them', referring to a group of people. It is used as a subject or object in sentences, and appears in various books of the Bible, including Leviticus and Numbers.

Definition: 1) they, them 1a) they (subject) 1b) them (object)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, them, those. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:22.

עַבְדוֹ/הִי֩ ʻăbad H5649 "servant/slave" Adj | Suff

A servant or slave is the meaning of this word, which is used to describe someone who serves another person or God, as seen in the story of the Israelites serving God. It is a term that implies a relationship of service or subordination. The word is used in the KJV to describe social roles and relationships.

Definition: servant, slave Aramaic of e.ved (עֶ֫בֶד "servant/slave" H5650)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: servant. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:7; Daniel 6:21.

דִֽי 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.

אֱלָ֨הּ ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj

This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.

Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.

שְׁמַיָּ֜/א shâmayin H8065 "heaven" Adj | Art

This Aramaic word for heaven is similar to the Hebrew word, referring to the sky and the abode of God. It is used to describe the dwelling place of God in the Bible.

Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible sky 1b) Heaven (as abode of God)

Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: heaven. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:12; Jeremiah 10:11.

וְ/אַרְעָ֗/א ʼăraʻ H772 "earth" Adj | N-fs | Art

The Hebrew word for earth or planet, referring to the world we live in, as seen in the Bible's description of creation in Genesis. It can also imply something low or earthly. In Psalm 90:2, Moses prays to God who has been the earth's home since the beginning.

Definition: : planet earth, world, ground Aramaic of e.rets (אֶ֫רֶץ ": soil" H0776H)

Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: earth, interior. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:17; Jeremiah 10:11.

וּ/בָנַ֤יִן bᵉnâʼ H1124 "to build" Adj | V-Qal

This word means to build or construct something, and is used in the Bible to describe physical construction. It appears in various forms, including 'build' and 'make', and is an important concept in biblical descriptions of creation and architecture.

Definition: 1) to build 1a) (P'al) to build 1b) (Ithp'il) to be built

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: build, make. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:27.

בַּיְתָ/א֙ bayith H1005 "house" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word for house is similar to H1004, but it primarily refers to a physical building, either a home or a temple. It is used in many passages, including those describing the construction of the temple in 1 Kings. The word emphasizes the idea of a physical structure.

Definition: 1) house (of men) 2) house (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: house. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:11.

דִּֽי dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

הֲוָ֨א hâvâʼ H1934 "to be" Adj

Similar to H1933, this word means 'to be' or 'to exist', but with a broader range of applications, as seen in Daniel and Ezra. It can describe something coming to pass or becoming known.

Definition: 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be

Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 4:1; Daniel 7:23.

בְנֵ֜ה bᵉnâʼ H1124 "to build" Adj

Definition: 1) to build 1a) (P'al) to build 1b) (Ithp'il) to be built

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: build, make. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:27.

מִ/קַּדְמַ֤ת qadmâh H6928 "previously" Adj | N-fs

This Hebrew word means something that happened previously or at an earlier time, like in the past. It is used to describe a former situation. The Bible uses this word to talk about things that happened before.

Definition: former time or situation, as before Aramaic of qad.mah (קַדְמָה "former" H6927)

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: afore(-time), ago. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 6:11.

דְּנָה֙ dên H1836 "this" Adj

This Hebrew word means 'this' or 'therefore' and is used to point to something specific. It is often used in the Bible to connect ideas or explain a reason.

Definition: demons pron 1) this, on account of this adv 2) therefore

Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (afore-) time, [phrase] after this manner, here (-after), one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), [phrase] thus, where(-fore), which. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:29; Jeremiah 10:11.

שְׁנִ֣ין shᵉnâh H8140 "year" Adj

This word means a year, like when the Israelites spent a year in the wilderness in Numbers 33. It is used to measure time and describe periods of life.

Definition: year Aramaic of sha.neh (שָׁנָה "year" H8141)

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: year. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:3; Daniel 7:1.

שַׂגִּיאָ֔ן saggîyʼ H7690 "greatly" Adj

This word means greatly or exceedingly, describing something large in size or quantity. It's used to emphasize the magnitude of something, like a great multitude.

Definition: adj 1) great, much 1a) great 1b) much, many adv 2) exceedingly

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: exceeding, great(-ly); many, much, sore, very. See also: Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:9; Daniel 7:28.

וּ/מֶ֤לֶךְ melek H4430 "king" Adj | N-ms

Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.

Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king

Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.

לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ Yisrâʼêl H3479 "Israel" Adj | N-proper

Israel represents Jacob and his descendants, a nation chosen by God. The name appears throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, symbolizing God's people and their covenant with Him. Israel's history is a central theme in the Bible.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Aramaic of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Ezra 5:1; Ezra 6:16; Ezra 7:15.

רַ֔ב rab H7229 "great" Adj

Means great or abundant, used to describe powerful leaders like captains or chiefs in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Numbers.

Definition: adj 1) great 1a) great 1b) great (fig of power) n 2) captain, chief

Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: captain, chief, great, lord, master, stout. See also: Ezra 4:10; Daniel 2:45; Daniel 7:20.

בְּנָ֖/הִי bᵉnâʼ H1124 "to build" Adj | Suff

Definition: 1) to build 1a) (P'al) to build 1b) (Ithp'il) to be built

Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: build, make. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:11; Daniel 4:27.

וְ/שַׁכְלְלֵֽ/הּ kᵉlal H3635 "to complete" Adj | V-e-Perf-3ms | Suff

To complete means to finish or bring something to an end, as seen in the Bible's use of this word to describe tasks and projects. It is about finishing what was started.

Definition: 1) to finish, complete 1a) (Shaphel) to finish 1b) (Ishtaphel) to be completed

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: finish, make (set) up. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 5:3; Ezra 6:14.

Study Notes — Ezra 5:11

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Ezra 5:11 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 5:11
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 5:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:11
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 5:11
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 5:11
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Context — Tattenai’s Letter to Darius

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. 13In the first year of his reign, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Romans 6:16	Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?
2	Jonah 1:9	“I am a Hebrew,” replied Jonah. “I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.”
3	Acts 27:23	For just last night an angel of God, whose I am and whom I serve, stood beside me
4	2 Chronicles 3:1–5	Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. The foundation that Solomon laid for the house of God was sixty cubits long and twenty cubits wide, according to the old standard. The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold. He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.
5	Luke 12:8	I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also confess him before the angels of God.
6	Galatians 6:14	But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
7	Matthew 10:32	Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father in heaven.
8	Joshua 24:15	But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!”
9	Daniel 3:26	Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!” So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire,
10	Psalms 119:46	I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed.

Ezra 5:11 Summary

In Ezra 5:11, the Israelites are explaining to the officials why they are rebuilding the temple. They say they are servants of the God who created the whole universe, and they are rebuilding the temple that a great king of Israel built a long time ago. This shows that they are humble and recognize God's power and authority over all things, as seen in Psalm 95:3-5. By calling themselves servants, they are also acknowledging their role in God's bigger plan, and we can learn from their example by recognizing our own place in God's story (Romans 11:36).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Israelites calling themselves 'servants of the God of heaven and earth' in Ezra 5:11?

By calling themselves 'servants of the God of heaven and earth', the Israelites are acknowledging God's sovereignty over all creation, as seen in Psalm 103:19, and recognizing their role as humble servants of the One who rules over all.

Why do the Israelites mention that the temple was built by a great king of Israel in Ezra 5:11?

The Israelites mention the great king of Israel to emphasize the temple's historical and cultural significance, and to connect their current efforts to the glorious past of Israel, as described in 1 Kings 5-8.

How does Ezra 5:11 relate to the concept of stewardship in the Bible?

Ezra 5:11 illustrates the concept of stewardship, as the Israelites recognize they are managing God's resources and rebuilding His temple, which is a theme also seen in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:1-2.

What can we learn about the Israelites' attitude towards their faith in Ezra 5:11?

The Israelites' response in Ezra 5:11 shows that they are unashamed to declare their faith and their connection to the God of heaven and earth, which is a testament to their courage and conviction, as encouraged in Romans 1:16 and 2 Timothy 1:8.

Reflection Questions

What does it mean to be a 'servant of the God of heaven and earth' in my own life, and how can I demonstrate this in my daily actions?
How can I, like the Israelites, connect my current circumstances to the larger story of God's work in the world, as seen in Scripture?
In what ways am I being called to be a steward of God's resources, and how can I faithfully manage them for His glory?
What can I learn from the Israelites' courage and conviction in declaring their faith, and how can I apply this to my own witness?

Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:11

And thus they returned us answer,.... To the purpose and in the manner following: saying, we are the servants of the God of heaven and earth; signifying that they were doing his work, in obedience to

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 5:11

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 5:11

Ezra 5:11 And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.Ver. 11. We are the servants of the God of heaven] And in that respect, higher than all the kings on the earth, Psalms 89:27 (for all his servants are sons, heirs of God, and co-heirs with Christ, Romans 8:17), who have held it no small honour to be called his vassals. See how bold these brave men bear themselves upon this relation to the God of heaven and earth, and how courageously they stand to their work, and stout it out with their adversaries. These many years ago] Five hundred at least.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:11

(11) And thus they returned us answer.—The elders of the Jews take the Syrian satrap into their confidence, and give, in a few most pathetic words the record of their national honour, their national infidelity, and their national humiliation. Every word is true to the history, while the whole exhibits their deep humility and holy resolution.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 5:11

Verse 11. We are the servants of the God of heaven] How simple, plain, and ingenuous is this confession! They were the servants of the God of heaven. How came they then into bondage! Why, they provoked the God of heaven - repeatedly sinned against him, and then he gave them into the hands of their enemies.

Cambridge Bible on Ezra 5:11

11. We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth] The words of this profession are very emphatic in the original. the God of heaven and earth] i.e. the God not of one kingdom only, but of the whole world, not of terrestrial supremacy alone, but of heavenly as well: see on chap. Ezra 1:2. build the house that was builded &c.] i.e. we restore the house which having been built in remote times stood as the temple of our God for centuries. a great king of Israel] i.e. Solomon. The expression here used shows that Tattenai like Artaxerxes (Ezra 4:20), had heard the rumour either from the Jews themselves or from those acquainted with them, that there had been ‘mighty kings over Jerusalem’. Solomon’s temple was built 1014–1007, nearly 500 years before the reign of Darius. and set up] R.V. finished.

Sermons on Ezra 5:11

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	Normal Christian Life Ch 6-7 by Watchman Nee	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of true commitment to God. He explains that when we offer ourselves to God, He takes it seriously and begins to break and tran
	The Greatest Sin in the Church by Stephen Olford	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the greatest sin in the Church and aims to uncover what it is. The sermon begins by referencing 1 Samuel 15:22, where Samuel questions the i
	The Challenge of Every Christian - Part 3 by Alan Redpath	In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of preaching the word of God to a group of young people who were part of a gospel beat group. Despite initial resistance from the
	Personal Testimony by Keith Daniel	In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a personal experience of going against his conscience and the consequences that followed. He describes the moment when his father confronted
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	Submission and Authority (Luke 7:8) by Alan Redpath	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of the Centurion servant and highlights the devastating effects of sin in the life of a believer. The preacher emphasizes the impo