Ezra 8:27
Ezra 8:27 in Multiple Translations
20 gold bowls valued at 1,000 darics, and two articles of fine polished bronze, as precious as gold.
Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.
and twenty bowls of gold, of a thousand darics; and two vessels of fine bright brass, precious as gold.
And twenty gold basins, of a thousand darics, and two vessels of the best bright brass, equal in value to gold.
20 gold bowls worth 1,000 darics, and two articles of highly-polished bronze, as valuable as gold.
And twentie basins of golde, of a thousand drammes, and two vessels of shining brasse very good, and precious as golde.
and basins of gold twenty, of a thousand drams, and two vessels of good shining brass, desirable as gold.
twenty bowls of gold weighing one thousand darics, and two vessels of fine bright bronze, precious as gold.
Also twenty basins of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.
And twenty cups of gold, of a thousand solids, and two vessels of the best shining brass, beautiful as gold.
20 gold bowls that altogether weighed ◄19 pounds/8.6 kg.►, and two items made of polished bronze that were as valuable as ones made of gold.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 8:27
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Ezra 8:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/כְפֹרֵ֤י
זָהָב֙
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
לַ/אֲדַרְכֹנִ֖ים
אָ֑לֶף
וּ/כְלֵ֨י
נְחֹ֜שֶׁת
מֻצְהָ֤ב
טוֹבָה֙
שְׁנַ֔יִם
חֲמוּדֹ֖ת
כַּ/זָּהָֽב
וּ/כְפֹרֵ֤י
kᵉphôwr
H3713
bowl
Conj | N-mp
זָהָב֙
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
לַ/אֲדַרְכֹנִ֖ים
ʼădarkôn
H150
dram
Prep | N-mp
אָ֑לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
thousand
Adj
וּ/כְלֵ֨י
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
Conj | N-mp
נְחֹ֜שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
N-fs
מֻצְהָ֤ב
tsâhab
H6668
to gleam
V-Hophal-Inf-c
טוֹבָה֙
ṭôwb
H2896
pleasant
Adj
שְׁנַ֔יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
חֲמוּדֹ֖ת
chemdâh
H2532
desire
N-fp
כַּ/זָּהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:27
וּ/כְפֹרֵ֤י
kᵉphôwr
H3713
"bowl"
Conj | N-mp
Frost refers to a covering of ice, like the frost that covered the ground in Genesis 31:40. It can also mean a covered goblet, often translated as hoar frost.
Definition: bowl, basin
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bason, hoar(-y) frost. See also: Exodus 16:14; Ezra 8:27; Psalms 147:16.
זָהָב֙
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
עֶשְׂרִ֔ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
לַ/אֲדַרְכֹנִ֖ים
ʼădarkôn
H150
"dram"
Prep | N-mp
A daric is a Persian coin, also known as a dram, equal to 128 grains of gold. In the Bible, it represents a unit of weight and value. The KJV translates it as a dram.
Definition: drachma, dram, daric-unit of weight and value (of gold, money) equal to 128 grains or 4.32 grams
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: dram. See also: 1 Chronicles 29:7; Ezra 8:27.
אָ֑לֶף
ʼeleph
H505
"thousand"
Adj
A thousand, as in Exodus 20:6 where God shows love to thousands of people. It represents a large number or a company of people under one leader, like an army or a group of soldiers.
Definition: : thousand 1) a thousand 1a) as numeral 2) a thousand, company 2a) as a company of men under one leader, troops
Usage: Occurs in 390 OT verses. KJV: thousand. See also: Genesis 20:16; Joshua 3:4; 2 Kings 18:23.
וּ/כְלֵ֨י
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
Conj | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
נְחֹ֜שֶׁת
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
N-fs
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
מֻצְהָ֤ב
tsâhab
H6668
"to gleam"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
To gleam means to shine or glitter, often used to describe something golden in color, as seen in its KJV translations. This verb is used to describe something that is radiant and eye-catching.
Definition: 1) to gleam, shine 1a) (Hophal) to gleam
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] fine. See also: Ezra 8:27.
טוֹבָה֙
ṭôwb
H2896
"pleasant"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means good or welfare, describing something that is beneficial or pleasing, like a good deed or a happy time. It is used in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms. This word is often translated as 'good' or 'beautiful'.
Definition: adj 1) good, pleasant, agreeable 1a) pleasant, agreeable (to the senses) 1b) pleasant (to the higher nature) 1c) good, excellent (of its kind) 1d) good, rich, valuable in estimation 1e) good, appropriate, becoming 1f) better (comparative) 1g) glad, happy, prosperous (of man's sensuous nature) 1h) good understanding (of man's intellectual nature) 1i) good, kind, benign 1j) good, right (ethical) Aramaic equivalent: tav (טָב "fine" H2869)
Usage: Occurs in 521 OT verses. KJV: beautiful, best, better, bountiful, cheerful, at ease, [idiom] fair (word), (be in) favour, fine, glad, good (deed, -lier, -liest, -ly, -ness, -s), graciously, joyful, kindly, kindness, liketh (best), loving, merry, [idiom] most, pleasant, [phrase] pleaseth, pleasure, precious, prosperity, ready, sweet, wealth, welfare, (be) well(-favoured). See also: Genesis 1:4; Ruth 2:22; 2 Chronicles 3:8.
שְׁנַ֔יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
חֲמוּדֹ֖ת
chemdâh
H2532
"desire"
N-fp
This Hebrew term describes something that brings great joy and pleasure, like a precious gift. It's used in the Bible to talk about the good things in life that bring happiness and fulfillment. In Genesis and Psalms, it describes the delight of being in a loving relationship.
Definition: desire, that which is desirable
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: desire, goodly, pleasant, precious. See also: Genesis 27:15; Jeremiah 12:10; Psalms 106:24.
כַּ/זָּהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Prep | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
Study Notes — Ezra 8:27
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- Ezra 8:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:27
- Barnes' Notes on Ezra 8:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
Context — Priests to Guard the Offerings
25and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God.
26I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold,
2720 gold bowls valued at 1,000 darics, and two articles of fine polished bronze, as precious as gold.
28Then I told them, “You are holy to the LORD, and these articles are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the LORD, the God of your fathers. 29Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamentations 4:2 | How the precious sons of Zion, once worth their weight in pure gold, are now esteemed as jars of clay, the work of a potter’s hands! |
Ezra 8:27 Summary
Ezra 8:27 describes the valuable items that were given to support the house of God in Jerusalem, including 20 gold bowls and two articles of fine polished bronze. These items were highly valued and demonstrate the generosity and care of the king and the Israelites towards God's house, similar to the generosity shown in Exodus 35:21-22. This verse reminds us that our offerings to God, whether big or small, are significant and can be used to further His kingdom, as seen in the parable of the widow's two coins in Mark 12:41-44. By giving freely and generously, we can reflect God's love and care for others, just as the Israelites did in Ezra 8:27.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are darics and how much were they worth?
Darics were a form of gold currency in ancient Persia, and their value is estimated to be significant, as seen in Ezra 8:27 where 20 gold bowls are valued at 1,000 darics, highlighting the generosity of the king and the people towards the house of God, similar to the generosity shown in Exodus 35:21-22 where the Israelites freely gave to the construction of the tabernacle.
Why are the articles of fine polished bronze mentioned alongside the gold bowls?
The articles of fine polished bronze are mentioned alongside the gold bowls because they were considered as precious as gold, emphasizing the value and care that went into selecting items for the house of God, as seen in the attention to detail in the construction of the temple in 1 Kings 6:23-28.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezra 8?
This verse is part of the larger theme of Ezra 8, which is the preparation and transportation of offerings for the house of God in Jerusalem, demonstrating the commitment of the Israelites to restore worship and rebuild the temple, as commanded in Deuteronomy 12:5-7 and fulfilled in Ezra 6:13-15.
What can we learn from the detailed accounting of the offerings in this verse?
The detailed accounting of the offerings in Ezra 8:27 teaches us about the importance of transparency and accountability in our stewardship of resources, as seen in the example of the apostles in Acts 4:32-37, where they ensured that the needs of all were met through the voluntary sharing of possessions.
Reflection Questions
- What role do I play in supporting the work of God's kingdom, and how can I offer my resources and talents to further His purposes?
- How can I, like the Israelites, demonstrate my commitment to God's house and the restoration of worship in my own life and community?
- In what ways can I reflect the generosity and care shown by the king and the Israelites in Ezra 8:27, and what impact might this have on those around me?
- What are some ways that I can ensure transparency and accountability in my own stewardship of resources, and how might this honor God?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:27
Also twenty basins of gold, of a thousand drams,.... Which were upwards of 1000 pounds of our money; for Bishop Cumberland says (e), the Persian "daric", "drachma", or "drachm", weighed twenty
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:27
Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
Heb. desirable as gold; not that it was of equal price and worth with it, but for its incomparable excellency in its kind, and for its great rarity, for which cause there were only two vessels of that sort.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
Ezra 8:27 Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.Ver. 27. Of a thousand drachms] 312 pounds 10 shillings. The Hebrew (or rather Chaldee) word here rendered a drachm seems to be taken from the Greek word Dñá÷ìç. And two vessels of fine copper] Ex orichalco praestante, Of some choice mixed metal, Auro contra non caro. Overlaid with gold without no dross.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
(27) A thousand drams.—Darics, and therefore the whole worth rather more than a thousand guineas. Fine copper.—Probably the Roman Orichalcum, a metal very highly valued.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:27
27. also twenty basons of gold] R.V. and twenty bowls of gold: ‘bowl’ as in Ezra 1:10. of a thousand drams] R.V. of a thousand darics. About £1 each: see on Ezra 2:69. The total specified values then are about £243,750 + £37,500 + £675,000 + £1,000 = £957,250, or nearly a million of our money. fine copper] R.V. fine bright brass. The Hebrew word (Muηhβbh) occurs only here. LXX. στίλβοντος. Some have suggested ‘orichalchum’, a variety of brass. 1Es 8:57, ‘And twelve (not ‘two’) vessels of brass even of fine brass, glittering like gold’. precious] a rare word in the Hebrew, occurring also in Genesis 27:15, ‘goodly raiment’; 2 Chronicles 20:25; Daniel 11:38; Daniel 11:43, ‘precious things’ (cf. Daniel 10:3, ‘pleasant bread’ or bread of preciousness), applied metaphorically to Daniel himself ‘greatly beloved’ (lit. a man of precious things), Daniel 9:23; Daniel 10:11; Daniel 10:19.
Barnes' Notes on Ezra 8:27
Twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams - Not of a thousand drams (i. e., darics) each, but worth altogether a thousand darics.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:27
27. A thousand drams — Worth about five thousand five hundred dollars. See on the word dram, or daric, at Ezra 2:69. Fine copper — Or, rather, copper shining beautifully.