Ezra 8:34

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

American Standard Version (1901)

the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.

Bible in Basic English

All was handed over by number and by weight: and the weight was put on record at that time.

Douay-Rheims 1899

According to the number and weight of every thing: and all the weight was written at that time.

Free Bible Version

Everything was checked, both by number and weight, and the total weight was written down at the time.

Geneva Bible 1599

By number and by weight of euery one, and all the weight was written at the same time.

King James (Authorized) Version

By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

Translation for Translators

They counted everything, and wrote down how much they weighed, and wrote a description of each item.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number and weight of everything was determined. All the weight was written down at that time.

Noah Webster Bible

By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

World English Bible

Everything was counted and weighed; and all the weight was written at that time.

Young's Literal Translation

by number, by weight of every one, and all the weight is written at that time.

Context

Arrival in Jerusalem

³³On 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.³⁴Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

Summary

In this verse, Ezra and his fellow priests weighed the precious items that were entrusted to them by the king and his counselors for the service of the house of God. The meticulous weighing and recording of these items demonstrated their commitment to handling God's resources with integrity and accountability. This act of transparency and responsibility set a positive example for the community, emphasizing the importance of stewardship and honoring God with their offerings. It also reflects the principle of faithful administration in the service of God, ensuring that His work is carried out with reverence and diligence.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they delivered the king's commissions unto the king's lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river,.... The governors of the provinces of Syria, Palestine, and Judea, which were on that side of Euphrates the land of Israel was: and they furthered the people, and the house of God; or "lifted them up" (i), eased them of all burdens, and freed them from all impediments, and assisted them and furnished them with everything, as the decree of Artaxerxes enjoined them; and provided everything as they required for ornamenting the temple, and for the sacrifices of it; all which is to be understood of the king's lieutenants and governors, who obeyed his commands. (i) "elevaverunt", V. L. Piscator; "exaltaverunt", Pagninus, Montanus, Vatablus; "sublevarunt", Junius & Tremellius. Next: Ezra Chapter 9

Ezra 8:34

Arrival in Jerusalem

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

American Standard Version (1901)

the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.

Bible in Basic English

All was handed over by number and by weight: and the weight was put on record at that time.

Douay-Rheims 1899

According to the number and weight of every thing: and all the weight was written at that time.

Free Bible Version

Everything was checked, both by number and weight, and the total weight was written down at the time.

Geneva Bible 1599

By number and by weight of euery one, and all the weight was written at the same time.

King James (Authorized) Version

By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

Translation for Translators

They counted everything, and wrote down how much they weighed, and wrote a description of each item.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The number and weight of everything was determined. All the weight was written down at that time.

Noah Webster Bible

By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

World English Bible

Everything was counted and weighed; and all the weight was written at that time.

Young's Literal Translation

by number, by weight of every one, and all the weight is written at that time.