Ezra 8:30
Ezra 8:30 in Multiple Translations
So 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.
So took the priests and the Levites the weight of the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.
So the priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver and the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.
So the priests and the Levites took the weight of silver and gold and the vessels, to take them to Jerusalem into the house of our God.
The priests and Levites took responsibility for the silver and gold and the Temple items that had been weighed out to be brought to the Temple of our God in Jerusalem.
So the Priests and the Leuites receiued the weight of the siluer and of the golde, and of the vessels to bring them to Ierusalem, vnto the house of our God.
And the priests and the Levites took the weight of the silver, and of the gold, and of the vessels, to bring to Jerusalem to the house of our God.
So the priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver, the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem to the house of our God.
So the priests and the Levites took the weight of the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem to the house of our God.
And the priests and the Levites received the weight of the silver and gold, and the vessels, to carry them to Jerusalem to the house of our God.
So the priests and other descendants of Levi took from me all the gifts of silver and gold and the other valuable items, in order to carry them to the temple in Jerusalem.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 8:30
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Ezra 8:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/קִבְּלוּ֙
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֣ים
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
מִשְׁקַ֛ל
הַ/כֶּ֥סֶף
וְ/הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
וְ/הַ/כֵּלִ֑ים
לְ/הָבִ֥יא
לִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
לְ/בֵ֥ית
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
וְ/קִבְּלוּ֙
qâbal
H6901
to receive
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3cp
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֣ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/לְוִיִּ֔ם
Lêvîyîy
H3881
Levi
Conj | Art | Ngmpa
מִשְׁקַ֛ל
mishqâl
H4948
weight
N-ms
הַ/כֶּ֥סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Conj | Art | N-ms
וְ/הַ/כֵּלִ֑ים
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
Conj | Art | N-mp
לְ/הָבִ֥יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
לִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
לְ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 8:30
וְ/קִבְּלוּ֙
qâbal
H6901
"to receive"
Conj | V-Piel-Perf-3cp
This Hebrew verb means to receive or take something, often used to describe accepting a gift or responsibility. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, including in the books of Genesis and Exodus. The word can also mean to choose or accept something.
Definition: 1) to take, receive, be before 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to take, choose, receive 1a2) to accept 1a3) to accept, assume 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to show oppositeness 1b2) to correspond, receive one to the other Aramaic equivalent: qe.val (קַבֵּל "to receive" H6902)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: choose, (take) hold, receive, (under-) take. See also: Exodus 26:5; Ezra 8:30; Proverbs 19:20.
הַ/כֹּהֲנִ֣ים
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/לְוִיִּ֔ם
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.
מִשְׁקַ֛ל
mishqâl
H4948
"weight"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means weight or heaviness, often referring to a full weight, like in trade or commerce, as seen in Genesis. It represents a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: heaviness, weight
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (full) weight. See also: Genesis 24:22; 1 Kings 7:47; Jeremiah 52:20.
הַ/כֶּ֥סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Art | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
וְ/הַ/זָּהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Conj | Art | 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.
וְ/הַ/כֵּלִ֑ים
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
Conj | Art | 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.
לְ/הָבִ֥יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
לִ/ירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם
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.
לְ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | 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.
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — Ezra 8:30
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:30
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- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:30
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:30
- Sermons on Ezra 8:30
Context — Priests to Guard the Offerings
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. 32So we arrived at Jerusalem and rested there for three days.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 8:22 | For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of soldiers and horsemen to protect us from our enemies on the road, since we had told him, “The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who forsake Him.” |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 29:2–3 | Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple: |
| 3 | Isaiah 60:13 | The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. |
| 4 | Psalms 122:9 | For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity. |
Ezra 8:30 Summary
[The priests and Levites were given a big responsibility in Ezra 8:30 - they had to take care of the silver, gold, and sacred articles that were being sent to the temple in Jerusalem. This shows that they were trusted by God and by the people, similar to the way that Moses was trusted by God in Exodus 4:1-17. They had to make sure these valuable items were safe and sound, just like we are called to be good stewards of the resources God has given us, as seen in Matthew 25:14-30. By taking charge of these items, the priests and Levites were able to demonstrate their faithfulness to God and their role in serving Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the priests and Levites taking charge of in Ezra 8:30?
The priests and Levites took charge of the silver, gold, and sacred articles that had been weighed out to be taken to the house of the Lord in Jerusalem, as instructed in Ezra 8:29.
Why was it important for the priests and Levites to take charge of these items?
It was important for the priests and Levites to take charge of these items because they were holy and a freewill offering to the Lord, as mentioned in Ezra 8:28, and they needed to be handled with care and reverence, similar to the way the Israelites handled the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:14-15.
What does this verse reveal about the character of the priests and Levites?
This verse reveals that the priests and Levites were responsible and trustworthy, as they took charge of the valuable items that had been entrusted to them, demonstrating their faithfulness to God and their role in serving Him, as seen in Numbers 3:6-10.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezra 8?
This verse is part of the larger story of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem and their efforts to rebuild the temple, as seen in Ezra 8:1-36, and it highlights the importance of faithfulness and responsibility in serving God, as emphasized in Malachi 3:10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my faithfulness to God in my daily life, just like the priests and Levites did in Ezra 8:30?
- How can I ensure that I am handling the resources and responsibilities that God has given me with care and reverence, like the sacred articles in this verse?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God and have faith that He will provide and protect me, just like the Israelites did in Ezra 8:31-32?
- In what ways can I serve God and others with the same level of responsibility and trustworthiness that the priests and Levites demonstrated in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 8:30
So took the priests and the Levites,.... The twelve priests and twelve Levites, mentioned in Ezra 8:24, the weight of the silver and the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 8:30
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 8:30
Ezra 8:30 So took the priests and the Levites the weight of the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, to bring [them] to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.Ver. 30. So took the priests and the Levites] The great charge committed to them, and laid upon them, did not weaken, but waken, their heroic spirits. Tu ne crede malis, sed contra audentior ito.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 8:30
(15-31) The journey through Ahava to Jerusalem.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 8:30
30. So look the priests and the Levites] R.V. So the priests and the Levites received. This expression goes to prove that the body of men to whom Ezra entrusted the precious things consisted of two groups of twelve, the one priests the other Levites (see on Ezra 8:24).
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 8:30
30. The priests and the Levites — Twelve of each class. Ezra 8:24, note.
Sermons on Ezra 8:30
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(Through the Bible) 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra by Zac Poonen | The sermon covers the journey of the children of Israel from Babylon back to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, focusing on the building of the temple and the challenges faced. |
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Ezra 8:22 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of seeking God, asserting that those who earnestly seek Him will experience His good hand upon their lives. He highlights that true strength |
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David - Which Shall Fufill All My Will by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's presence in our lives. Without His presence, everything else is meaningless. The preacher reminds us that Jesus prom |
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Preparation in Building by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the process of building and presenting vessels for God's purpose. The sermon begins by emphasizing that God had a purpose in mind even before |
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What Is a Christian 17 Christian Is a Temple by James K. Boswell | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the theme of preparation and dedication to the Lord. He references 1 Chronicles 29:2, where King David expresses his commitment to preparing |
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The Day of the Seventh Angel by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by praying for the congregation to be vigilant and alert in the face of conflict in the coming year. He emphasizes the importance of putting on |
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Hang It on the Wall - a Place for God's Feet in Your Heart by Major Ian Thomas | Major Ian Thomas emphasizes the need to give Jesus a rightful place in our hearts rather than relegating Him to mere tradition or decoration, akin to hanging items on a wall. He il |