Ezra 5:13

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

But in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God.

But in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God;

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon, king Cyrus set forth a decree, that this house of God should be built.

Free Bible Version

However, Cyrus, king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, issued a decree to rebuild this Temple of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

But in the first yere of Cyrus King of Babel, King Cyrus made a decree to buylde this house of God.

King James (Authorized) Version

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

Translation for Translators

“'However, during the first year that Cyrus the King of Babylon started to rule, he decreed that the temple of God should be rebuilt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Nevertheless, in the first year when Cyrus was king of Babylon, Cyrus issued a decree to rebuild the house of God.

Noah Webster Bible

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon, the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

World English Bible

But in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God.

Young's Literal Translation

but in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God,

Context

Tattenai’s Letter to Darius

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 his first year, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God. ¹⁴He also removed from the temple of Babylon the gold and silver articles belonging to the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken and carried there from the temple in Jerusalem. King Cyrus gave these articles to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom he appointed governor

Summary

In Ezra 5:13, the adversaries of the Israelites questioned the authority of the Jews to rebuild the temple, asking for the names of the individuals leading the project. This opposition aimed to hinder the progress of God's work and discourage the people from fulfilling their divine mandate. Despite facing challenges and resistance, the Israelites remained steadfast in their commitment to obey God and continue the reconstruction of the temple. This verse serves as a reminder that God's plans will ultimately prevail, even in the face of opposition and doubt. It encourages believers to persevere in their faith and trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that His purposes cannot be thwarted.

Commentary

Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

In the first year, however, of Cyrus king of Babylon, King Cyrus made a decree, etc.; comp. Ezr 1:3. The infin. לבנא like Ezr 5:3. - On Ezr 5:14 and Ezr 5:15, comp. Ezr 1:7-11. ויחיבוּ, praeter. pass. of Peal; they were given to one Sheshbazzar, (is) his name, i.e., to one of the name of Sheshbazzar, whom he had made pechah. Zerubbabel is also called פּחה, Hag 1:1, Hag 1:14, and elsewhere.

Ezra 5:13

Tattenai’s Letter to Darius

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

But in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God.

Bible in Basic English

But in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God;

Douay-Rheims 1899

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon, king Cyrus set forth a decree, that this house of God should be built.

Free Bible Version

However, Cyrus, king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, issued a decree to rebuild this Temple of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

But in the first yere of Cyrus King of Babel, King Cyrus made a decree to buylde this house of God.

King James (Authorized) Version

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

Translation for Translators

“'However, during the first year that Cyrus the King of Babylon started to rule, he decreed that the temple of God should be rebuilt.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Nevertheless, in the first year when Cyrus was king of Babylon, Cyrus issued a decree to rebuild the house of God.

Noah Webster Bible

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon, the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

World English Bible

But in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God.

Young's Literal Translation

but in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God,

Ezra 5:13

Verse

Context

Tattenai’s Letter to Darius

Summary

Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Ezra 5:13

Tattenai’s Letter to Darius

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes