Ezra 6:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

Complete Jewish Bible:

so that they can offer sacrifices with a fragrant aroma to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.

American Standard Version:

that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

That they may offer{H1934}{H7127} sacrifices of sweet savours{H5208} unto the God{H426} of heaven{H8065}, and pray{H6739} for the life{H2417} of the king{H4430}, and of his sons{H1123}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Jeremiah 29:7

  • And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

1 Timothy 2:1

  • ¶ I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men;

1 Timothy 2:2

  • For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

Ezra 7:23

  • Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?

Leviticus 1:13

  • But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring [it] all, and burn [it] upon the altar: it [is] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Leviticus 1:9

  • But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, [to be] a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

Ephesians 5:2

  • And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

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Commentary for Ezra 6:10

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H1934
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: הָוָא
    Transliteration: hâvâʼ
    Pronunciation: hav-aw'
    Description: (Aramaic) or הָוָה; (Aramaic), corresponding to הָוָא; to exist; used in a great variety of applications (especially in connection with other words); be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would.
  2. Strong's Number: H7127
    There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קְרֵב
    Transliteration: qᵉrêb
    Pronunciation: ker-abe'
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to קָרַב; {to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose}; approach, come (near, nigh), draw near.
  3. Strong's Number: H5208
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נִיחוֹחַ
    Transliteration: nîychôwach
    Pronunciation: nee-kho'-akh
    Description: (Aramaic) or נִיחֹחַ; (shorter) (Aramaic), corresponding to נִיחוֹחַ; pleasure; sweet odour (savour).
  4. Strong's Number: H426
    There are 318 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֱלָהּ
    Transliteration: ʼĕlâhh
    Pronunciation: el-aw'
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to אֱלוֹהַּ; God; God, god.
  5. Strong's Number: H8065
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׁמַיִן
    Transliteration: shâmayin
    Pronunciation: shaw-mah'-yin
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to שָׁמַיִם; {the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)}; heaven.
  6. Strong's Number: H6739
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צְלָא
    Transliteration: tsᵉlâʼ
    Pronunciation: tsel-aw'
    Description: (Aramaic) probably corresponding to צָלַע in the sense of bowing; pray; pray.
  7. Strong's Number: H2417
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חַי
    Transliteration: chay
    Pronunciation: khah'-ee
    Description: (Aramaic) from חֲיָא; alive; also (as noun in plural) life; life, that liveth, living.
  8. Strong's Number: H4430
    There are 131 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
    Transliteration: melek
    Pronunciation: meh'-lek
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to מֶלֶךְ; a king; king, royal.
  9. Strong's Number: H1123
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בֵּן
    Transliteration: bên
    Pronunciation: bane
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to בֵּן; {a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense}; child, son, young.