King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which [is] at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which [is] at Jerusalem, [every one] to his place, and place [them] in the house of God.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Also let the gold and silver articles belonging to the house of God, which N'vukhadnetzar removed from the temple at Yerushalayim and brought to Bavel, be restored and returned to the temple in Yerushalayim, each item to its place; and you are to put them in the house of God.'
Berean Standard Bible:
Furthermore, the gold and silver articles of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and carried to Babylon, must also be returned to the temple in Jerusalem and deposited in the house of God.
American Standard Version:
And also let the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to its place; and thou shalt put them in the house of God.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And also{H638} let the golden{H1722} and silver{H3702} vessels{H3984} of the house{H1005} of God{H426}, which Nebuchadnezzar{H5020} took forth{H5312} out of{H4481} the temple{H1965} which is at Jerusalem{H3390}, and brought{H2987} unto Babylon{H895}, be restored{H8421}, and brought again{H1946} unto the temple{H1965} which is at Jerusalem{H3390}, every one to his place{H870}, and place{H5182} them in the house{H1005} of God{H426}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Daniel 5:2
- Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which [was] in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein.
Ezra 5:14
- And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that [was] in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto [one], whose name [was] Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;
Jeremiah 27:16
- Also I spake to the priests and to all this people, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Hearken not to the words of your prophets that prophesy unto you, saying, Behold, the vessels of the LORD'S house shall now shortly be brought again from Babylon: for they prophesy a lie unto you.
2 Kings 25:14
- And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.
2 Kings 25:15
- And the firepans, and the bowls, [and] such things as [were] of gold, [in] gold, and of silver, [in] silver, the captain of the guard took away.
2 Chronicles 36:6
- Against him came up Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon.
2 Chronicles 36:7
- Nebuchadnezzar also carried of the vessels of the house of the LORD to Babylon, and put them in his temple at Babylon.
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Commentary for Ezra 6:5
Ezra 6:5 is a verse set within the broader context of the post-exilic period of Jewish history, specifically during the time when the Jews were allowed to return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This period is marked by the efforts to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon during his conquest of Judah.
The verse itself is part of a decree from Darius, the Persian king who succeeded Cyrus the Great. Darius's decree is a response to the inquiries made by the Jewish leaders about the original decree issued by Cyrus, which had permitted the rebuilding of the Temple. In this verse, Darius commands that the gold and silver vessels—sacred items used in Temple worship—which were looted by Nebuchadnezzar and taken to Babylon, should be returned to their rightful place in the rebuilt Temple in Jerusalem.
The themes present in this verse include divine providence, restoration, and the continuity of worship. The return of the vessels signifies a restoration of the religious practices that were central to Jewish identity before the exile. It also reflects the theme of divine oversight, as God moves the heart of a foreign king to facilitate the restoration of His people and their worship. This act of return is symbolic of the broader restoration of Jerusalem and the Temple, which were not only religious and cultural centers but also symbols of Israel's covenant relationship with God. The specific instruction to return each item "to his place" underscores the importance of proper order and adherence to tradition in the resettlement of the Jewish community in their homeland.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H638
There are 111 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַף
Transliteration: ʼaph
Pronunciation: af
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to אַף; {meaning accession (used as an adverb or conjunction); also or yea; adversatively though}; also. - Strong's Number: H1722
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דְּהַב
Transliteration: dᵉhab
Pronunciation: deh-hab'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to זָהָב; gold; gold(-en). - Strong's Number: H3702
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּסַף
Transliteration: kᵉçaph
Pronunciation: kes-af'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to כֶּסֶף; {silver (from its pale color); by implication, money}; money, silver. - Strong's Number: H3984
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָאן
Transliteration: mâʼn
Pronunciation: mawn
Description: (Aramaic) probably from a root corresponding to אָנָה in the sense of an inclosure by sides; a utensil; vessel. - Strong's Number: H1005
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah-yith
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to בַּיִת; {a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)}; house. - 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. - Strong's Number: H5020
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר
Transliteration: Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar
Pronunciation: neb-oo-kad-nets-tsar'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר; {Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon}; Nebuchadnezzar. - Strong's Number: H5312
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְפַק
Transliteration: nᵉphaq
Pronunciation: nef-ak'
Description: (Aramaic) a primitive root; to issue; causatively, to bring out; come (go, take) forth (out). - Strong's Number: H4481
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִן
Transliteration: min
Pronunciation: min
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to מִן; {properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of}; according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. - Strong's Number: H1965
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֵיכַל
Transliteration: hêykal
Pronunciation: hay-kal'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to הֵיכָל; {a large public building, such as a palace or temple}; palace, temple. - Strong's Number: H3390
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְרוּשָׁלֵם
Transliteration: Yᵉrûwshâlêm
Pronunciation: yer-oo-shaw-lame'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם; {Jerusalem}; {Jerusalem} - Strong's Number: H2987
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְבַל
Transliteration: yᵉbal
Pronunciation: yeb-al'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to יָבַל; to bring; bring, carry. - Strong's Number: H895
There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּבֶל
Transliteration: Babel
Pronunciation: baw-bel'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to בָּבֶל; {Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire}; Babylon. - Strong's Number: H8421
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תּוּב
Transliteration: tûwb
Pronunciation: toob
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to שׁוּב, to come back; specifically (transitive and ellip.) to reply; answer, restore, return (an answer). - Strong's Number: H1946
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הוּךְ
Transliteration: hûwk
Pronunciation: hook
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to הֲלַךְ; to go; causatively, to bring; bring again, come, go (up). - Strong's Number: H870
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֲתַר
Transliteration: ʼăthar
Pronunciation: ath-ar'
Description: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of אֲתָרִים; a place; (adverb) after; after, place. - Strong's Number: H5182
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נְחַת
Transliteration: nᵉchath
Pronunciation: nekh-ath'
Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to נָחַת; to descend; causatively, to bring away, deposit, depose; carry, come down, depose, lay up, place.