Ezra 7:15

Verse

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,

American Standard Version (1901)

and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Bible in Basic English

And to take with you the silver and gold freely offered by the king and his wise men to the God of Israel, whose Temple is in Jerusalem,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle is in Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

We also instruct you to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have voluntarily donated to the God of Israel, whose lives in Jerusalem,

Geneva Bible 1599

And to carry the siluer and the gold, which the King and his cousellers willingly offer vnto the God of Israel (whose habitation is in Ierusalem)

King James (Authorized) Version

And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Translation for Translators

We are also saying that you should take with you the silver and gold that I and my advisors are wanting to give to you, in order that you will present it to be an offering to the God who rules the Israeli people and who lives in Jerusalem.

Unlocked Literal Bible

You are to bring the silver and gold that they have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

World English Bible

and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation

and to carry silver and gold that the king and his counsellors willingly offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle [is] in Jerusalem,

Context

Artaxerxes’ Letter for Ezra

¹⁴You are sent by the king and his seven counselors to evaluate Judah and Jerusalem according to the Law of your God, which is in your hand.¹⁵Moreover, 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,¹⁶together 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.

Summary

Ezra 7:15 highlights the authority given to Ezra by King Artaxerxes to lead a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem. This verse underscores the divine providence at work, as Ezra is entrusted with the task of teaching and enforcing the law of God among the people. It showcases the importance of having leaders who are committed to upholding and teaching God's Word. The verse also serves as a reminder of the significance of obedience to both earthly authorities and God's commands in fulfilling His purposes.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

That thou mayest buy speedily with this money,.... Thus freely contributed by one and another: bullocks, rams, lambs; which were for burnt offerings: with their meat offerings, and their drink offerings; which always went along with the burnt offerings, according to the law of Moses; and which the king seemed to have a right knowledge of, being, no doubt, instructed by Ezra, or some other Jew in his court: and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem; the altar of burnt offering in the temple there.

Ezra 7:15

Artaxerxes’ Letter for Ezra

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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,

American Standard Version (1901)

and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Bible in Basic English

And to take with you the silver and gold freely offered by the king and his wise men to the God of Israel, whose Temple is in Jerusalem,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle is in Jerusalem.

Free Bible Version

We also instruct you to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have voluntarily donated to the God of Israel, whose lives in Jerusalem,

Geneva Bible 1599

And to carry the siluer and the gold, which the King and his cousellers willingly offer vnto the God of Israel (whose habitation is in Ierusalem)

King James (Authorized) Version

And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

You are to bring the silver and gold that they have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem.

Noah Webster Bible

And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

World English Bible

and to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation

and to carry silver and gold that the king and his counsellors willingly offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle [is] in Jerusalem,

Ezra 7:15

Verse

Context

Artaxerxes’ Letter for Ezra

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Ezra 7:15

Artaxerxes’ Letter for Ezra

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes