Ezra 5:15
Ezra 5:15 in Multiple Translations
and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’
And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.
and he said unto him, Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in its place.
And he said to him, Go, take these vessels, and put them in the Temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be put up again in its place.
telling him, Take these items and place them in the Temple in Jerusalem. Rebuild God's Temple on its original site.
And he sayde vnto him, Take these vessels and goe thy way, and put them in the Temple that is in Ierusalem, and let the house of God be buylt in his place.
and said to him, These vessels lift up, go, put them down in the temple that [is] in Jerusalem, and the house of God is builded on its place.
He said to him, ‘Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let God’s house be built in its place.’
And said to him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be built in its place.
And said to him: Take these vessels, and go, and put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be built in its place.
“'The king instructed him to take the cups back to Jerusalem, to the place from which they had previously been taken. He also decreed that they should rebuild the temple at the place where it had been before. So Cyrus appointed Sheshbazzar to be the governor in Judah. He also sent all those things made of gold and silver, for Sheshbazzar to put in the new temple.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 5:15
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Ezra 5:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/אֲמַר
לֵ֓/הּ
אלה
אֵ֚ל
מָֽאנַיָּ֔/א
שֵׂ֚א
אֵֽזֶל
אֲחֵ֣ת
הִמּ֔וֹ
בְּ/הֵיכְלָ֖/א
דִּ֣י
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
וּ/בֵ֥ית
אֱלָהָ֖/א
יִתְבְּנֵ֥א
עַל
אַתְרֵֽ/הּ
וַ/אֲמַר
ʼămar
H560
to say
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֵ֓/הּ
Adj | Suff
אלה
ʼêl
H412
these
Adj
אֵ֚ל
ʼêl
H412
these
Adj
מָֽאנַיָּ֔/א
mâʼn
H3984
utensil
Adj | Art
שֵׂ֚א
nᵉsâʼ
H5376
to lift
Adj
אֵֽזֶל
ʼăzal
H236
to go
Adj
אֲחֵ֣ת
nᵉchath
H5182
to descend
Adj
הִמּ֔וֹ
himmôw
H1994
they
Adj
בְּ/הֵיכְלָ֖/א
hêykal
H1965
temple
Adj | N-ms | Art
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlêm
H3390
Jerusalem
Adj | N-proper
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1005
house
Adj | N-ms
אֱלָהָ֖/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | Art
יִתְבְּנֵ֥א
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
to build
Adj
עַל
ʻal
H5922
since
Adj
אַתְרֵֽ/הּ
ʼăthar
H870
place
Adj | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 5:15
וַ/אֲמַר
ʼămar
H560
"to say"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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.
לֵ֓/הּ
""
Adj | Suff
אלה
ʼêl
H412
"these"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'these' and is used to point out specific things. It appears in the Old Testament, often used by the prophets to refer to specific people or things.
Definition: these Aramaic of "these" (el אֵל H0411)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: these. See also: Ezra 5:15.
אֵ֚ל
ʼêl
H412
"these"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'these' and is used to point out specific things. It appears in the Old Testament, often used by the prophets to refer to specific people or things.
Definition: these Aramaic of "these" (el אֵל H0411)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: these. See also: Ezra 5:15.
מָֽאנַיָּ֔/א
mâʼn
H3984
"utensil"
Adj | Art
This Hebrew word refers to a utensil or vessel, something that is used for a particular purpose. It is used to describe objects used in everyday life or in worship. The concept of utensils is seen in various biblical stories.
Definition: vessel, utensil
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: vessel. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 7:19; Daniel 5:23.
שֵׂ֚א
nᵉsâʼ
H5376
"to lift"
Adj
This Hebrew word also means to lift, but it's used differently, like taking something away or making a rebellion. It's seen in books like 2 Kings and Ezekiel, often talking about lifting arms or making an uprising. It's about taking action or rising up.
Definition: 1) to lift, bear, take, carry 1a) (P'al) to take 1b) (Ithpael) to make a rising, make an insurrection
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: carry away, make insurrection, take. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 5:15; Daniel 2:35.
אֵֽזֶל
ʼăzal
H236
"to go"
Adj
The Hebrew word for to go or depart, often translated as go up. It appears in various contexts, including when someone leaves a place or moves upward. This verb is used in several books, including Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) to go, to go off 1a) (P'al) to go, go off
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: go (up). See also: Ezra 4:23; Daniel 2:17; Daniel 6:20.
אֲחֵ֣ת
nᵉchath
H5182
"to descend"
Adj
This word is similar to H5181, also meaning to descend, but it can also mean to deposit or lay something down. It is used in the Bible to describe things like laying up treasures or coming down from a high place.
Definition: 1) to descend 1a) (P'al) to descend 1b) (Aphel) to deposit 1c) (Hophal) to be deposed, be cast down
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: carry, come down, depose, lay up, place. See also: Ezra 5:15; Daniel 4:10; Daniel 5:20.
הִמּ֔וֹ
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.
בְּ/הֵיכְלָ֖/א
hêykal
H1965
"temple"
Adj | N-ms | Art
This word refers to a large public building like a palace or temple, including pagan temples. It is used in the Bible to talk about important buildings. The KJV translates it as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : palace 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 6:19.
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.
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlêm
H3390
"Jerusalem"
Adj | N-proper
Jerusalem means teaching of peace, the chief city of Palestine and Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as the capital of the united kingdom. In the KJV, it is translated as Jerusalem.
Definition: Aramaic of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389) § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: {Jerusalem} See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:5; Daniel 6:11.
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1005
"house"
Adj | N-ms
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.
אֱלָהָ֖/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.
יִתְבְּנֵ֥א
bᵉnâʼ
H1124
"to build"
Adj
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.
עַל
ʻal
H5922
"since"
Adj
Similar to H5921, this word means on, above, or because of something. It is often used to describe a reason or a direction, like in Genesis 18:5 where Abraham is asked to walk before God.
Definition: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: about, against, concerning, for, (there-) fore, from, in, [idiom] more, of, (there-, up-) on, (in-) to, [phrase] why with. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 4:2; Daniel 7:28.
אַתְרֵֽ/הּ
ʼăthar
H870
"place"
Adj | Suff
This word refers to a place or location, and can also mean after or following something. It is used in various contexts throughout the Bible to describe physical locations or sequences of events.
Definition: track, place
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: after, place. See also: Ezra 5:15; Daniel 2:35; Daniel 7:7.
Study Notes — Ezra 5:15
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Context — Tattenai’s Letter to Darius
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.’
16So this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of the house of God in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been under construction, but it has not yet been completed.” 17Now, therefore, if it pleases the king, let a search be made of the royal archives in Babylon to see if King Cyrus did indeed issue a decree to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us his decision in this matter.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezra 6:3 | 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, |
| 2 | Ezra 1:2 | “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. |
| 3 | Ezra 3:3 | They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD—both the morning and evening burnt offerings—even though they feared the people of the land. |
Ezra 5:15 Summary
[This verse is about King Cyrus telling Sheshbazzar to take some special items back to the temple in Jerusalem and rebuild it where it originally stood, which shows God's plan to restore His people and His worship. This is similar to how God instructed Moses to build the tabernacle in Exodus 25:8-9. The special items were likely the same ones taken by Nebuchadnezzar, and their return symbolized the restoration of God's presence. By rebuilding the temple, the Israelites were able to worship God again and fulfill His command to love and obey Him, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of the gold and silver articles in Ezra 5:15?
The gold and silver articles were likely the same ones taken by Nebuchadnezzar from the temple in Jerusalem, as mentioned in Ezra 5:14, and their return symbolized the restoration of God's presence and worship in Jerusalem, similar to the restoration of the Ark of the Covenant in 1 Samuel 7:1-2.
Who was Sheshbazzar and why was he chosen for this task?
Sheshbazzar was a governor appointed by King Cyrus, and he was entrusted with the responsibility of rebuilding the house of God in Jerusalem, as instructed in Ezra 5:15, likely due to his position of authority and trustworthiness, much like the leaders chosen by Moses in Exodus 18:21-22.
What does 'on its original site' imply about God's plan for the temple?
The phrase 'on its original site' suggests that God's plan for the temple was to restore it to its former glory and location, emphasizing continuity and faithfulness, much like the promise of restoration in Jeremiah 31:38-40.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty?
This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over the nations, as seen in the decree of King Cyrus in Ezra 5:13, and His ability to use pagan leaders to accomplish His purposes, similar to the way He used Pharaoh in Exodus 10:1-2 and Nebuchadnezzar in Jeremiah 25:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which God is calling me to participate in the rebuilding of His kingdom, just as Sheshbazzar was called to rebuild the temple?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem uncertain or unpredictable, like the Israelites waiting for the temple to be rebuilt?
- In what ways am I being instructed by God to take action, just as Sheshbazzar was instructed to rebuild the temple, and what steps can I take to obey?
- What are some 'articles' or gifts that God has given me, and how can I use them to build up the body of Christ, just as the gold and silver articles were used to rebuild the temple?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:15
[See comments on Ezra 5:14].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 5:15
And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 5:15
Ezra 5:15 And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that [is] in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.Ver. 15. Take these vessels, go, carry them] Go thyself in person, and see that all things be well carried there. This pleased Zerubbabel well; it confined him to live in that element where he would live; as if one should be confined to paradise.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:15
(15) Take these vessels, go, carry them . . . and let the house of God . . .—The three imperatives in this verse, without a copula, followed by a fourth, vividly express the feeling of the suppliants in the remembrance of the decree: thus we have another note of historical truth.
Sermons on Ezra 5:15
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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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Stirred by the Holy Spirit to Serve God by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of being stirred by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's calling, drawing parallels to the story of Cyrus in the book of Ezra who |
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Bible Survey - Ezra by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the life of Ezra, a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses, who led the second expedition from Babylon to reinforce and inspire the struggling Judeans in rebu |
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Our Daily Homily - Ezra by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the divine stirring of Cyrus as a fulfillment of prophecy, highlighting the importance of prayer and obedience in responding to God's call. He reflects on the |
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And They Set the Alter Upon Its Bases. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the necessity of establishing an altar in our lives as a foundation for spiritual renewal and success in our endeavors. The altar symbolizes forgiveness and a |
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Letter: 52e 112 Brother, -, September 24th, 1846 by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the importance of recognizing the current state of the church, which he describes as a general ruin of the dispensation. He expresses confidence in God |
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End-Time Conditions by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the Book of Nehemiah as a representation of end-time conditions, linking it to the coming of the Lord and the need for God's people |