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Ezra 6:8

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Ezra 6:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered.

King James Version KJV

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

American Standard Version ASV

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered.

Bible in Basic English BBE

Further, I give orders as to what you are to do for the responsible men of the Jews in connection with the building of this house of God: that from the king's wealth, that is, from the taxes got together in the land over the river, the money needed is to be given to these men readily, so that their work may not be stopped.

Free Bible Version FBV

Furthermore, this is my decree as to what you are to do for these Jewish leaders regarding the rebuilding of this Temple of God. The full expense involved is to be paid from royal income, the tribute of the province west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be delayed.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For I haue giuen a commandement what ye shall doe to the Elders of these Iewes, for the buylding of this house of God, that of the reuenues of the King, which is of the tribute beyonde the Riuer, there be incontinently expenses giuen vnto these men that they cease not.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And by me is made a decree concerning that which ye do with the elders of these Jews to build this house of God, that of the riches of the king, that [are] of the tribute beyond the river, speedily let the outlay be given to these men, that they cease not;

World English Bible WEB

Moreover I make a decree regarding what you shall do for these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses must be given with all diligence to these men, that they not be hindered.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Moreover, I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given to these men, that they be not hindered.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

I also have commanded what must be done by those ancients of the Jews, that the house of God may be built, to wit, that of the king’s chest, that is, of the tribute that is paid out of the country beyond the river, the charges be diligently given to those men, lest the work be hindered.

Translation for Translators T4T

“Furthermore, I declare that you must help these leaders of the Jews as they rebuild this temple of God by giving them funds for the building work.

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Ezra 6:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וּ/מִנִּ/י֮ שִׂ֣ים טְעֵם֒ לְ/מָ֣א דִֽי תַֽעַבְד֗וּן עִם שָׂבֵ֤י יְהוּדָיֵ/א֙ אִלֵּ֔ךְ לְ/מִבְנֵ֖א בֵּית אֱלָהָ֣/א דֵ֑ךְ וּ/מִ/נִּכְסֵ֣י מַלְכָּ֗/א דִּ֚י מִדַּת֙ עֲבַ֣ר נַהֲרָ֔/ה אָסְפַּ֗רְנָא נִפְקְתָ֛/א תֶּהֱוֵ֧א מִֽתְיַהֲבָ֛א לְ/גֻבְרַיָּ֥/א אִלֵּ֖ךְ דִּי לָ֥א לְ/בַטָּלָֽא
וּ/מִנִּ/י֮ min H4481 from Adj | Prep | Suff
שִׂ֣ים sûwm H7761 to set Adj
טְעֵם֒ ṭᵉʻêm H2942 command Adj
לְ/מָ֣א mâʼ H3964 what Adj | Pron
דִֽי dîy H1768 that Adj
תַֽעַבְד֗וּן ʻăbad H5648 to make Adj
עִם ʻim H5974 with Adj
שָׂבֵ֤י sîyb H7868 be gray Adj
יְהוּדָיֵ/א֙ Yᵉhûwdâʼîy H3062 Jew Adj | Art
אִלֵּ֔ךְ ʼillêk H479 these Adj
לְ/מִבְנֵ֖א bᵉnâʼ H1124 to build Adj | V-Qal-Inf-a
בֵּית bayith H1005 house Adj
אֱלָהָ֣/א ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj | Art
דֵ֑ךְ dêk H1791 this Adj
וּ/מִ/נִּכְסֵ֣י nᵉkaç H5232 wealth Adj | Prep | N-mp
מַלְכָּ֗/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art
דִּ֚י dîy H1768 that Adj
מִדַּת֙ middâh H4061 tribute Adj
עֲבַ֣ר ʻăbar H5675 beyond Adj
נַהֲרָ֔/ה nᵉhar H5103 river Adj | Art
אָסְפַּ֗רְנָא ʼoçparnâʼ H629 diligently Adj
נִפְקְתָ֛/א niphqâʼ H5313 cost Adj | Art
תֶּהֱוֵ֧א hâvâʼ H1934 to be Adj
מִֽתְיַהֲבָ֛א yᵉhab H3052 to give Adj
לְ/גֻבְרַיָּ֥/א gᵉbar H1400 man Adj | N-mp | Art
אִלֵּ֖ךְ ʼillêk H479 these Adj
דִּי dîy H1768 that Adj
לָ֥א lâʼ H3809 not Adj
לְ/בַטָּלָֽא bᵉṭêl H989 to cease Adj | V-Piel-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 6:8

וּ/מִנִּ/י֮ min H4481 "from" Adj | Prep | Suff
This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.
Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.
שִׂ֣ים 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.
טְעֵם֒ 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.
לְ/מָ֣א mâʼ H3964 "what" Adj | Pron
Ma means 'what' or 'whatever' and is used to ask questions or show uncertainty. It can also mean 'how' or 'why' when used with other words.
Definition: 1) what, whatever 1a) what? 1b) whatever, what, whatsoever 1c) how?, why?, wherefore? (with prefixes)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] what. See also: 1 Kings 22:21; Ezra 6:8.
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.
תַֽעַבְד֗וּן ʻăbad H5648 "to make" Adj
This word means to make or do something, and can also imply preparing or keeping something, as seen in the creation story in Genesis. It is a versatile verb that can be used in different ways, including creating, performing, or executing something. The word is found in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to make, do 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to make, create 1a2) to do, perform 1b) (Ithp'al) 1b1) to be made into 1b2) to be done, be wrought, be performed, be executed, be carried out
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] cut, do, execute, go on, make, move, work. See also: Ezra 4:15; Ezra 7:26; Jeremiah 10:11.
עִם ʻim H5974 "with" Adj
Means 'with' in the Bible, showing something is done together or at the same time, like in Genesis 1:26 where God says 'Let us make man in our image'.
Definition: 1) with 1a) together with, with 1b) with, during
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: by, from, like, to(-ward), with. See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:12; Daniel 7:21.
שָׂבֵ֤י sîyb H7868 "be gray" Adj
This word means to be gray or hoary, describing someone with gray hair due to age. It is also used to refer to elders or older men, symbolizing wisdom and experience. The word is translated as elder in the KJV Bible.
Definition: 1) to be gray, be hoary, be hoary-headed 1a) (P'al) elders (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: elder. See also: Ezra 5:5; Ezra 6:7; Ezra 6:14.
יְהוּדָיֵ/א֙ Yᵉhûwdâʼîy H3062 "Jew" Adj | Art
A Jew is someone from the tribe of Judah, first mentioned in 2 Kings 25:25. The term is used to describe people who are descended from Judah and other tribes.
Definition: Someone descended from Judah (H3063) and possibly other tribes, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.25 Aramaic of ye.hu.di (יְהוּדִי "Jew" H3064)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jew. See also: Ezra 4:12; Ezra 6:7; Daniel 3:12.
אִלֵּ֔ךְ ʼillêk H479 "these" Adj
This word simply means these or those, used to point out specific people or things, like when Jesus says 'these' to describe his disciples.
Definition: these, those Aramaic of el (אֵל "these" H0411)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: these, those. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.
לְ/מִבְנֵ֖א 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.
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.
אֱלָהָ֣/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.
דֵ֑ךְ dêk H1791 "this" Adj
This Hebrew word simply means 'this', used to point out a specific thing or person, similar to the Aramaic word 'zeh'.
Definition: this Aramaic of zeh (זֶה "this" H2088)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: the same, this. See also: Ezra 4:13; Ezra 5:8; Ezra 6:12.
וּ/מִ/נִּכְסֵ֣י nᵉkaç H5232 "wealth" Adj | Prep | N-mp
Wealth or treasure, like the riches of King Solomon in 1 Kings 10. This word refers to riches or property, often acquired through trade or inheritance. It is translated as goods in the KJV.
Definition: riches, property Aramaic of ne.khes (נֶ֫כֶס "wealth" H5233)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: goods. See also: Ezra 6:8; Ezra 7:26.
מַלְכָּ֗/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.
דִּ֚י 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.
מִדַּת֙ middâh H4061 "tribute" Adj
This word refers to a payment or tax, like a tribute in money. It is used in the Bible to describe the tolls and taxes paid by the Israelites. The word is also used in Aramaic as a synonym for tribute.
Definition: tribute Aramaic of mid.dah (מִדָּה "tribute" H4060B)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: toll, tribute. See also: Ezra 4:13; Ezra 6:8; Ezra 7:24.
עֲבַ֣ר ʻăbar H5675 "beyond" Adj
This word means beyond or on the other side, often referring to a region across a river, like the Jordan, and is used to describe a location or direction.
Definition: region beyond or across Aramaic of e.ver (עֵ֫בֶר ": side" H5676)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: beyond, this side. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:6; Ezra 7:25.
נַהֲרָ֔/ה nᵉhar H5103 "river" Adj | Art
The Hebrew word for a river, especially the Euphrates, describes a flowing body of water. In the Bible, it often symbolizes life and abundance.
Definition: river Aramaic of na.har (נָהָר "river" H5104H)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: river, stream. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:6; Daniel 7:10.
אָסְפַּ֗רְנָא ʼoçparnâʼ H629 "diligently" Adj
This word means to do something diligently or eagerly, like when someone works hard or responds quickly. It is used to describe urgent actions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) thoroughly 2) (CLBL) eagerly, diligently
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fast, forthwith, speed(-ily). See also: Ezra 5:8; Ezra 6:13; Ezra 7:26.
נִפְקְתָ֛/א niphqâʼ H5313 "cost" Adj | Art
The Hebrew word for expense or outlay, used in the Bible to describe financial costs. It refers to the money spent on something, and is translated as 'expense' in the KJV. This word is found in biblical accounts of trade and commerce.
Definition: outlay, expense
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: expense. See also: Ezra 6:4; Ezra 6:8.
תֶּהֱוֵ֧א 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.
מִֽתְיַהֲבָ֛א yᵉhab H3052 "to give" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give or provide something, like a gift or a foundation. It appears in various forms, such as giving, laying, or paying. For example, it is used in Genesis when God gives instructions to Noah.
Definition: 1) to give, provide 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to give 1a2) to place, lay (foundations) 1b) (Hithp'al) 1b1) to be given 1b2) to be paid
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: deliver, give, lay, [phrase] prolong, pay, yield. See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 4:13; Daniel 7:27.
לְ/גֻבְרַיָּ֥/א gᵉbar H1400 "man" Adj | N-mp | 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.
אִלֵּ֖ךְ ʼillêk H479 "these" Adj
This word simply means these or those, used to point out specific people or things, like when Jesus says 'these' to describe his disciples.
Definition: these, those Aramaic of el (אֵל "these" H0411)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: these, those. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 6:25.
דִּי 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.
לָ֥א lâʼ H3809 "not" Adj
Means 'not' or 'nothing', often used to show something is absent or non-existent, like in Genesis. It implies a simple or absolute negation. Used over 2000 times in the Bible.
Definition: no, not, nothing Aramaic of lo (לֹא "not" H3808)
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without. See also: Ezra 4:13; Daniel 3:16; Jeremiah 10:11.
לְ/בַטָּלָֽא bᵉṭêl H989 "to cease" Adj | V-Piel-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to stop or cease, and is used in various contexts, including making something stop or come to an end. It appears in the Bible to describe hindering or ceasing from an action. In the KJV, it is translated as cease or hinder.
Definition: 1) (P'al) to cease 1a) to cease 1b) to make to cease
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: (cause, make to), cease, hinder. See also: Ezra 4:21; Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:8.

Study Notes — Ezra 6:8

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1 Ezra 6:4 with three layers of cut stones and one of timbers. The costs are to be paid from the royal treasury.
2 Haggai 2:8 The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, declares the LORD of Hosts.
3 Ezra 7:15–22 Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem, together with all the silver and gold you may find in all the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem. With this money, therefore, you are to buy as many bulls, rams, and lambs as needed, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem. You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. You must deliver to the God of Jerusalem all the articles given to you for the service of the house of your God. And if anything else is needed for the house of your God that you may have occasion to supply, you may pay for it from the royal treasury. I, King Artaxerxes, decree to all the treasurers west of the Euphrates: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, may require of you, it must be provided promptly, up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred cors of wheat, a hundred baths of wine, a hundred baths of olive oil, and salt without limit.
4 Ezra 4:16 We advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.
5 Psalms 68:29–31 Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations, until it submits, bringing bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war. Envoys will arrive from Egypt; Cush will stretch out her hands to God.
6 Ezra 5:5 But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned.
7 Ezra 4:23 When the text of the letter from King Artaxerxes was read to Rehum, Shimshai the scribe, and their associates, they went immediately to the Jews in Jerusalem and forcibly stopped them.
8 Ezra 4:20–21 And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them. Now, therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.

Ezra 6:8 Summary

[Ezra 6:8 shows us that God can use anyone, even a king like Darius, to provide for and support His people. Just like the Israelites needed resources to rebuild the temple, we need God's provision to live out our faith, as seen in Matthew 6:33 and Philippians 4:19. This verse reminds us to trust in God's faithfulness and to prioritize His work in our lives. By doing so, we can experience the same kind of generous provision that the Israelites received, and we can live out our faith with confidence and joy.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the royal treasury in Ezra 6:8?

The royal treasury in Ezra 6:8 represents the generous provision of King Darius for the rebuilding of the house of God, demonstrating God's sovereignty over earthly rulers, as seen in Proverbs 21:1 and Isaiah 44:28.

Why was it important for the cost to be paid in full to the Jewish elders?

Paying the cost in full to the Jewish elders ensured that the work on the house of God would not be hindered, allowing the Israelites to focus on worship and rebuilding, much like the provision for the tabernacle in Exodus 35:4-9 and the temple in 1 Chronicles 29:6-9.

What can we learn from King Darius' decree in Ezra 6:8?

King Darius' decree teaches us about the importance of prioritizing God's work and providing for those who are serving Him, as encouraged in Galatians 6:6 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-7.

How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites' return from exile?

Ezra 6:8 is a pivotal moment in the story of the Israelites' return from exile, as it shows God's faithfulness in providing for His people and facilitating the rebuilding of the temple, in fulfillment of prophecies like Isaiah 44:26-28 and Jeremiah 29:10-14.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways I can prioritize God's work in my own life, just as King Darius prioritized the rebuilding of the house of God?
  2. How can I trust God to provide for my needs, just as He provided for the Israelites through King Darius' decree?
  3. In what ways can I support and encourage those who are serving God, just as the royal treasury supported the Jewish elders?
  4. What are some areas of my life where I may be hindering God's work, and how can I remove those obstacles?

Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:8

Moreover, I make a decree, what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews, for the building of this house of God,.... This must be considered as an additional decree of Darius, which was peculiarly

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:8

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expences be

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 6:8

From proceeding in their work for want of money.

Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:8

Ezra 6:8 Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’ s goods, [even] of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.Ver. 8. Moreover I make a decree] So did some of the heathen emperors for the persecuted Christians, Charles V for the Lutherans (at the motion of Albertus, archbishop of Mentz, and Ludovicus, palatine of Rhine), and Henry III of France for the Protestants; which yet was but sorrily observed though sworn to. It is written by an Italian (no stranger to the court of Rome) that their proverb is, Mercatorum est, non regum stare iuramentis, that it is for merchants, and not for kings, to keep to their oaths.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 6:8

(8) Moreover.—I also make my decree.Of the king’s goods.—From the tribute collected to be sent to Persia sums were previously to be deducted.

Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:8

8. The injunction; official support, (a) money for the building. I make a decree] cf. Ezra 6:11, Ezra 4:19, Ezra 7:13. of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river] The king addressing the governor of the whole country W. of the Euphrates refers to that portion of the territorial tribute which the governor would remit to the king’s treasury, the greater portion being reserved for his own use and for satrapial administration. goods] So the LXX. ‘possessions’ (ἀπὸὑπαρχόντων): Vulgate ‘treasury’ (arcβ). The Aramaic word occurs again in Ezra 7:26. The royal contribution lays no burden upon the rest of the satrapy. It literally fulfilled the edict of Cyrus: it was ‘given out of the king’s house’ (Ezra 6:4) when it was paid out of the royal share in the tribute. forthwith expences be given] R.V. expenses be given with all diligence, ‘with all diligence’ (A.V. ‘forthwith’), see note on chap. Ezra 5:8. LXX. ἐπιμελῶς. that they be not hindered] According to this translation, the words depend upon the previous clause. So also Vulg. ‘ne impediatur opus’. The verb occurs in Ezra 4:21; Ezra 4:23. Here the hindrance apprehended seems rather to be to the execution of the royal command than to the activity of the Jews. It is probable that we should rather render ‘which is not to be neglected’, a short abrupt clause denoting the urgency of the royal rescript, an instance of the idiom found also in Daniel 6:15 ‘no decree … may be changed’ (lit. a decree … not to change). The first part of the injunction relating to the payment will then conclude with a peremptory command for the order to be carried out, just as the second part relating to material for the sacrifices concludes with a demand for unremitting regularity in their supply (Ezra 6:12).

Sermons on Ezra 6:8

SermonDescription
J.C. Philpot The Mountain Made a Plain by J.C. Philpot J.C. Philpot preaches about the spiritual significance of Zerubbabel's completion of the temple, drawing parallels between the obstacles faced in rebuilding the physical temple and
Zac Poonen New Covenant- Repentance & Heavenly Kingdom -4 by Zac Poonen This sermon emphasizes the importance of putting God first in all aspects of life, particularly in money matters, and seeking His kingdom and righteousness above all else. It warns
F.B. Meyer 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
F.B. Meyer The Eye of Their God Was Upon by F.B. Meyer F.B. Meyer emphasizes the comforting truth that God's watchful eye is upon His people, particularly in times of opposition and hardship, as illustrated by the Jews during their tem
Zac Poonen From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Ezra) ch.5 & 6 by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being spiritually violent in pursuing God's purposes. He references Matthew 11:12, where Jesus says that the kingdom of he
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