Ezra 5:13
Ezra 5:13 in Multiple Translations
In his first year, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God.
But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.
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;
However, Cyrus, king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, issued a decree to rebuild this Temple of God.
But in the first yere of Cyrus King of Babel, King Cyrus made a decree to buylde this house of God.
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 made a decree to build this house of God.
But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon, the same king Cyrus made a decree to build 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.
“'However, during the first year that Cyrus the King of Babylon started to rule, he decreed that the temple of God should be rebuilt.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 5:13
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Ezra 5:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּרַם֙
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
חֲדָ֔ה
לְ/כ֥וֹרֶשׁ
מַלְכָּ֖/א
דִּ֣י
בָבֶ֑ל
כּ֤וֹרֶשׁ
מַלְכָּ/א֙
שָׂ֣ם
טְעֵ֔ם
בֵּית
אֱלָהָ֥/א
דְנָ֖ה
לִ/בְּנֵֽא
בְּרַם֙
bᵉram
H1297
nevertheless
Adj
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shᵉnâh
H8140
year
Adj | N-fs
חֲדָ֔ה
chad
H2298
one
Adj
לְ/כ֥וֹרֶשׁ
Kôwresh
H3567
Cyrus
Adj | N-proper
מַלְכָּ֖/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
בָבֶ֑ל
Babel
H895
Babylon
Adj
כּ֤וֹרֶשׁ
Kôwresh
H3567
Cyrus
Adj
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
שָׂ֣ם
sûwm
H7761
to set
Adj
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
command
Adj
בֵּית
bayith
H1005
house
Adj
אֱלָהָ֥/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | Art
דְנָ֖ה
dên
H1836
this
Adj
לִ/בְּנֵֽא
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
to build
Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 5:13
בְּרַם֙
bᵉram
H1297
"nevertheless"
Adj
The word 'nevertheless' shows contrast, like in a sentence saying 'I'm tired, but I'll go anyway'. In the Bible, it's used to highlight surprising or unexpected events, like in the stories of Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: only, nevertheless, but
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: but, nevertheless, yet. See also: Ezra 5:13; Daniel 4:12; Daniel 5:17.
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shᵉnâh
H8140
"year"
Adj | N-fs
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.
חֲדָ֔ה
chad
H2298
"one"
Adj
This word means one, first, or single, and is often used in the Bible to describe something unique. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers. It can also be used as an article, like a or an.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one 1b) a (indefinite article)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: a, first, one, together. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 7:16.
לְ/כ֥וֹרֶשׁ
Kôwresh
H3567
"Cyrus"
Adj | N-proper
Cyrus was a Persian king who conquered Babylon and allowed Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 36:22.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.36.22; son of: Gedaliah (H1436H) Aramaic of ko.resh (כּ֫וֹרֶשׁ "Cyrus" H3566) § Cyrus = "posses thou the furnace" the king of Persia and conqueror of Babylon; first ruler of Persia to make a decree allowing the Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Cyrus. See also: Ezra 5:13; Ezra 6:3; Daniel 6:29.
מַלְכָּ֖/א
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
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.
דִּ֣י
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.
בָבֶ֑ל
Babel
H895
"Babylon"
Adj
Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.
Definition: Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894) § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.
כּ֤וֹרֶשׁ
Kôwresh
H3567
"Cyrus"
Adj
Cyrus was a Persian king who conquered Babylon and allowed Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 36:22.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.36.22; son of: Gedaliah (H1436H) Aramaic of ko.resh (כּ֫וֹרֶשׁ "Cyrus" H3566) § Cyrus = "posses thou the furnace" the king of Persia and conqueror of Babylon; first ruler of Persia to make a decree allowing the Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Cyrus. See also: Ezra 5:13; Ezra 6:3; Daniel 6:29.
מַלְכָּ/א֙
melek
H4430
"king"
Adj | Art
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.
שָׂ֣ם
sûwm
H7761
"to set"
Adj
This word is similar to H7760, but is more focused on setting or appointing someone or something to a specific role or task. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's commands and appointments.
Definition: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] command, give, lay, make, [phrase] name, [phrase] regard, set. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:27.
טְעֵ֔ם
ṭᵉʻêm
H2942
"command"
Adj
This word is about having a command or report, and can also mean a taste or flavor. In the Bible, it can refer to a decree or wisdom, like in the book of Proverbs. It is about perceiving or understanding something.
Definition: 1) report, taste 1a) taste 1b) report
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom. See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:11; Daniel 6:27.
בֵּית
bayith
H1005
"house"
Adj
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.
אֱלָהָ֥/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | Art
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.
דְנָ֖ה
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.
לִ/בְּנֵֽא
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
"to build"
Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
Study Notes — Ezra 5:13
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- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 5:13
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:13
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 5:13
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- Sermons on Ezra 5:13
Context — Tattenai’s Letter to Darius
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.
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 15and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 6:3–5 | In the first year of King Cyrus, he issued a decree concerning the house of God in Jerusalem: Let the house be rebuilt as a place for offering sacrifices, and let its foundations be firmly laid. It is to be sixty cubits high and sixty cubits wide, with three layers of cut stones and one of timbers. The costs are to be paid from the royal treasury. Furthermore, the gold and silver articles of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and carried to Babylon, must also be returned to the temple in Jerusalem and deposited in the house of God. |
| 2 | Isaiah 44:28–1 | — |
| 3 | Ezra 1:1–8 | In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. And let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.’” So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings. King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. |
Ezra 5:13 Summary
[Ezra 5:13 tells us that Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild the house of God in his first year, which shows that God is able to use anyone to fulfill His plans. This decree was a significant event in Israel's history, as it allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, which had been destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, as mentioned in Ezra 5:12. Just like Cyrus, we can be used by God to fulfill His plans when we trust in His sovereignty and providence, as seen in Proverbs 21:1 and Jeremiah 29:11. By trusting in God's faithfulness and promises, we can have confidence that He will use us to bring about redemption and restoration, just like He did through Cyrus.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Cyrus king of Babylon and why did he issue a decree to rebuild the house of God?
Cyrus king of Babylon was a pagan king who was used by God to fulfill His plans, as seen in Isaiah 44:28, and he issued a decree to rebuild the house of God in his first year, as stated in Ezra 5:13, showing God's sovereignty over all nations.
What is the significance of Cyrus' decree in the context of Israel's history?
Cyrus' decree marked a significant turning point in Israel's history, as it allowed the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, which had been destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, as mentioned in Ezra 5:12, and it fulfilled the prophecy in Jeremiah 25:11-12.
How did Cyrus' decree demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people?
Cyrus' decree demonstrated God's faithfulness to His people by showing that He is able to use even pagan kings to fulfill His plans and bring about redemption, as seen in Ezra 5:13, and it reminded the Israelites of God's promise to restore them, as stated in Deuteronomy 30:3.
What can we learn from Cyrus' example about God's sovereignty?
We can learn from Cyrus' example that God is sovereign over all nations and kings, and that He can use anyone to fulfill His plans, as seen in Proverbs 21:1, and that we should trust in His sovereignty and providence in our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has used unexpected people or circumstances to fulfill His plans in my life?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and providence when faced with challenging circumstances?
- What are some ways that I can be a part of fulfilling God's plans, just like Cyrus was used by God to rebuild the temple?
- What can I learn from the Israelites' experience about the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness and promises?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:13
But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon,.... That is, the first year he was king of Babylon, having taken it, otherwise he was king of Persia many years before: the same King Cyrus made a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 5:13
But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God. In the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon - i:e., the first year in which he began to reign in Babylon.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 5:13
Ezra 5:13 But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon [the same] king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.Ver. 13. But in the first year of Cyrus]
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:13
(3-17) Tatnai’s appeal to Darius.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 5:13
13. Cyrus the king of Babylon] Cyrus so called frequently in the Inscriptions: cf. Artaxerxes king of Babylon, Nehemiah 13:6, and Darius king of Assyria, Ezra 6:22. the same king Cyrus] R.V. Cyrus the king: see on Ezra 1:1-2.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 5:13
13. Cyrus the king of Babylon — So called because he ruled over Babylon as the principal province of his empire. Compare Ezra 6:22, note.
Sermons on Ezra 5:13
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The Eternal Conception and Decision by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the eternal purpose of God in his sermon 'The Eternal Conception and Decision', focusing on the significance of God's house as a representation of His p |
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The Hand Behind History by David Davis | This sermon delves into the story of Daniel in Babylon, where a wild party takes place with sacred vessels from the temple in Jerusalem being desecrated. The hand of God writes on |
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Studies in Isaiah - Part 8 by Harry Ironside | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the foolishness of idolatry and contrasts it with the faithfulness and care of God towards Israel. The message emphasizes how God has sustain |
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Isaiah and Jerusalem by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound messages of the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing his dual focus on sin and judgment for Jerusalem, alongside a hopeful vision of redemption and restor |
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When God Crashes the Party by Denis Lyle | Denis Lyle preaches on the story of Belshazzar in Daniel 5, highlighting the tragic dissipation and revelry at the royal feast, where intemperance, impropriety, impiety, and idolat |
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Isaiah Chapter 4 Isaiah and Jerusalem by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson explores the profound messages of the prophet Isaiah, focusing on the themes of sin, judgment, and eventual redemption for Judah and Jerusalem. He highlights Isaiah's |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Ezra) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen explores the transition of God's people from Babylon to Jerusalem as a significant spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding the new covenant in thi |