Ezra 8:29
Ezra 8:29 in Multiple Translations
Guard 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.”
Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.
Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers’ houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah.
Take care of them and keep them, till you put them on the scales before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and the chiefs of the families of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the rooms of the house of the Lord.
You are to guard them and keep them safe until you hand them over, weighing them before the high priests, the Levites and the family leaders in Israel at Jerusalem, in the treasury rooms within the Lord's Temple.”
Watch ye, and keepe them vntill ye weigh them before the chiefe Priestes and the Leuites, and the chiefe fathers of Israel in Ierusalem in the chambers of the house of the Lord.
watch, and keep, till ye weigh before the heads of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah.'
Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and the princes of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the rooms of the LORD’s house.”
Watch ye, and keep them , until ye weigh them , before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.
Watch ye and beep them, till you deliver them by weight before the chief of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, into the treasure of the house of the Lord.
So guard them carefully, and when we arrive in Jerusalem, weigh them in the presence of the priests, the descendants of Levi who will help the priests, and the other Israeli leaders there. They will then put them in the storerooms in the new temple.”
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Ezra 8:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁקְד֣וּ
וְ/שִׁמְר֗וּ
עַֽד
תִּשְׁקְל֡וּ
לִ/פְנֵי֩
שָׂרֵ֨י
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֛ם
וְ/שָׂרֵֽי
הָ/אָב֥וֹת
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
הַ/לִּשְׁכ֖וֹת
בֵּ֥ית
יְהוָֽה
שִׁקְד֣וּ
shâqad
H8245
to watch
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
וְ/שִׁמְר֗וּ
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
עַֽד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
תִּשְׁקְל֡וּ
shâqal
H8254
to weigh
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
לִ/פְנֵי֩
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
שָׂרֵ֨י
sar
H8269
ruler
N-mp
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֛ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
וְ/שָׂרֵֽי
sar
H8269
ruler
Conj | N-mp
הָ/אָב֥וֹת
ʼâb
H1
father
Art | N-mp
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
הַ/לִּשְׁכ֖וֹת
lishkâh
H3957
chamber
Art | N-fp
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:29
שִׁקְד֣וּ
shâqad
H8245
"to watch"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
Being watchful or alert is what this word means, often used to describe staying awake or vigilant. In the book of Psalms, it is used to describe God watching over his people. It implies a sense of careful attention or surveillance.
Definition: 1) to wake, watch, awake, be alert 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep watch of, be wakeful over 1a2) to be wakeful, wake (as mourner or sufferer)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: hasten, remain, wake, watch (for). See also: Ezra 8:29; Isaiah 29:20; Psalms 102:8.
וְ/שִׁמְר֗וּ
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
עַֽד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
תִּשְׁקְל֡וּ
shâqal
H8254
"to weigh"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To weigh or measure something, like a merchant weighing goods, is what this Hebrew word means, as seen in Proverbs 16:11.
Definition: 1) to weigh, weigh out, pay out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to weigh 1a2) to weigh out (a price) 1a3) of grief (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be weighed 1b2) to be weighed out Aramaic equivalent: te.qal (תְּקַל "to weigh" H8625A)
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: pay, receive(-r), spend, [idiom] throughly, weigh. See also: Genesis 23:16; Esther 4:7; Isaiah 33:18.
לִ/פְנֵי֩
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
שָׂרֵ֨י
sar
H8269
"ruler"
N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֧ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֛ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
"Levi"
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
A Levite is a descendant of Levi, one of Jacob's 12 sons, mentioned in Genesis 29:34. Levi's brothers include Reuben, Simeon, and Judah. His descendants played a key role in Israel's spiritual life.
Definition: Someone from the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Another name of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 258 OT verses. KJV: Leviite. See also: Exodus 4:14; 1 Chronicles 6:33; Ezra 6:20.
וְ/שָׂרֵֽי
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Conj | N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
הָ/אָב֥וֹת
ʼâb
H1
"father"
Art | N-mp
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
לְ/יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § 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 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
הַ/לִּשְׁכ֖וֹת
lishkâh
H3957
"chamber"
Art | N-fp
A room or chamber in a building, like a storage room or a bedroom. This word is used in 1 Kings 20:30 to describe a room in the king's palace.
Definition: room, chamber, hall, cell
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: chamber, parlour. Compare H5393 (נִשְׁכָּה). See also: 1 Samuel 9:22; Jeremiah 36:20; Jeremiah 35:2.
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — Ezra 8:29
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- Ezra 8:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:29
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:29
- Sermons on Ezra 8:29
Context — Priests to Guard the Offerings
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.”
30So the priests and Levites took charge of the silver and gold and sacred articles that had been weighed out to be taken to the house of our God in Jerusalem. 31On the twelfth day of the first month we set out from the Ahava Canal to go to Jerusalem, and the hand of our God was upon us to protect us from the hands of the enemies and bandits along the way.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 8:33–34 | On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui. Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time. |
| 2 | Mark 13:34–35 | It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 26:20–26 | Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. From the Amramites, the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: Shebuel, a descendant of Gershom son of Moses, was the officer in charge of the treasuries. His relatives through Eliezer included Rehabiah his son, Jeshaiah his son, Joram his son, Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. This Shelomith and his brothers were in charge of all the treasuries for the things dedicated by King David, by the heads of families who were the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and by the army commanders. |
| 4 | Acts 20:31 | Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. |
| 5 | 2 Timothy 4:5 | But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. |
Ezra 8:29 Summary
[This verse is about being careful with the things that belong to God, like the offerings and treasures brought to the temple. It's like when we take care of something that belongs to someone else, we want to make sure it's safe and used correctly. As seen in Matthew 25:14-30, we are called to be faithful stewards of the resources God has given us. By being responsible and careful with these resources, we can demonstrate our love and respect for God and His kingdom.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of guarding the offerings carefully in Ezra 8:29?
Guarding the offerings carefully signifies the importance of being faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30 and 1 Corinthians 4:2.
Who are the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families mentioned in Ezra 8:29?
These individuals represent the spiritual and civic leaders of the Israelite community, who are entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the offerings and ensuring their proper use, similar to the role of leaders in the New Testament church, as described in Acts 6:1-6 and 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
What is the purpose of weighing out the offerings in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem?
Weighing out the offerings ensures accuracy and accountability in the handling of the sacred resources, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and integrity, as emphasized in Proverbs 11:1 and 2 Corinthians 8:20-21.
How does Ezra 8:29 relate to the broader theme of stewardship in the Bible?
Ezra 8:29 highlights the importance of responsible stewardship, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, as seen in Genesis 1:28, Psalm 24:1, and Matthew 25:14-30, emphasizing our role as caretakers of God's resources and creations.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate faithful stewardship in my own life, and how can I prioritize accountability and transparency in my handling of resources?
- How can I ensure that I am using my talents, time, and treasures in a way that honors God and aligns with His purposes, as described in Romans 12:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-11?
- What role do spiritual leaders and mentors play in my life, and how can I seek their guidance and oversight to ensure I am using my resources wisely, as seen in Acts 13:1-3 and Titus 1:5-9?
- In what ways can I reflect the character of God by being a faithful steward of the resources He has entrusted to me, and how can I use these resources to bless others and advance His kingdom, as described in Matthew 5:14-16 and 2 Corinthians 9:6-15?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:29
Watch ye, and keep them,.... The vessels, the gold, and the silver, that they be not hurt and diminished: until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:29
And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the LORD; the vessels are holy also; and the silver and the gold are a freewill offering unto the LORD God of your fathers. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 8:29
Ezra 8:29 Watch ye, and keep [them], until ye weigh [them] before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.Ver. 29. Watch ye] With utmost care and solicitude, as the word signifieth. How much more should we watch and treble watch, to keep our vessels (bodies) in sanctification and honour, not in the lust of concupiscence, &c.! especially since Adversus maiora vigilantibus quaedam incautis minutiora surrepant, and Satan worketh strongest on the fancy when the soul is sleepy, or a little drowsy (Aug.). Watch ye therefore and keep. This lesson had need to be often rung in our ears.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:29
(15-31) The journey through Ahava to Jerusalem.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:29
29. Watch ye] A word denoting vigilance and wakefulness (LXX. ἀγρυπνεῖτε): cf. Psalms 127:1, ‘The watchman waketh but in vain’: generally metaphorically Psalms 102:7, ‘I watch and am become like a sparrow’. Cf. Jeremiah 1:12; Jeremiah 5:6. the chief of the priests] R.V. the chiefs of the priests. See note on Ezra 8:24. and chief of the fathers of Israel] R.V. and the princes of the fathers’ houses in Israel. In Ezra 1:5, Ezra 3:12 we have ‘heads of the fathers’ houses’. Possibly the word ‘sarκ’ (princes) is here an error for ‘rashe’ (heads). in the chambers, &c.] Such chambers are described in 1 Kings 6:5; 1 Chronicles 28:12. They served as store-rooms and as places of meeting for the priests. The chambers here referred to probably belonged to the outer buildings of the Temple.
Cf. 1 Chronicles 23:28; Jeremiah 35:2; Jeremiah 36:10; Nehemiah 10:39; Nehemiah 13:4; Nehemiah 13:7-9.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:29
29. Watch ye, and keep them — Treasures of such great value were in danger of being stolen. Hence the care to weigh them at the beginning and at the end of the journey.
Sermons on Ezra 8:29
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That the Lord May Continue His Word. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the importance of holding firmly to God's promises, as exemplified by David's unwavering faith in the succession of his lineage on the throne of Israel. He hi |
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The Lord's Work by D.L. Moody | In this sermon by D.L. Moody, he emphasizes the importance of courage, enthusiasm, perseverance, and sympathy in doing the Lord's work. He shares examples of individuals who demons |
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Parables of Jesus - 07 Watching and Praying by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three parables from the Bible. The first parable, from Matthew 24, emphasizes the importance of faithful and sensible servants who provide fo |
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Principles for Serving God - Fulfilling Our Appointed Task by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of being zealous and radical in one's faith versus being diplomatic and sitting on the fence. He compares this to watching a footbal |
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(Church Leadership) 12. Hating Spiritual Death by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discernment and not being fooled by false teachings. He warns against being swayed by psychological gimmicks and encourages |
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All Things to the Glory of God by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for being at Brevin Baptist Church and shares what God has been doing and will continue to do. He reads a few verses from |
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Being Balanced in the Christian Life by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of balance in various aspects of the Christian life, highlighting the need for both kindness and severity, individual connection with Christ a |