Ezra 6:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, [even] of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"Moreover, I herewith issue this order concerning how you are to assist these leaders of the Judeans in rebuilding this house of God: the expenses of these men are to be defrayed promptly from the royal funds, from the taxes collected beyond the River, so that the work can continue.

Berean Standard Bible:

I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered.

American Standard Version:

Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Moreover I^{H4481} make^{H7761} a decree^{H2942} what^{H3964} ye shall do^{H5648} to^{H5974} the elders^{H7868} of these^{H479} Jews^{H3062} for the building^{H1124} of this^{H1791} house^{H1005} of God^{H426}: that of the king's^{H4430} goods^{H5232}, even of^{H1768} the tribute^{H4061} beyond^{H5675} the river^{H5103}, forthwith^{H629} expenses^{H5313} be^{H1934} given^{H3052} unto these^{H479} men^{H1400}, that they be not^{H3809} hindered^{H989}.

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Commentary for Ezra 6:8

Ezra 6:8 is a verse set within the broader context of the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon and the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, which had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 BCE. The book of Ezra details the efforts of the Jewish people to restore their religious and cultural practices after being allowed to return to their homeland by the Persian king, Cyrus the Great, who conquered Babylon in 539 BCE.

In this particular verse, the Persian king (likely Darius I, who reigned from 522 to 486 BCE) is issuing a decree concerning the construction of the Second Temple. The verse reflects the Persian government's support for the Jewish community and its religious autonomy. The king orders that the Jewish elders overseeing the Temple's reconstruction be financially supported from the royal treasury, specifically from the tribute collected from provinces beyond the Euphrates River. This financial support was to ensure that the work would proceed without interruption or hindrance.

The themes present in this verse include divine providence, as the Persian kings' decrees are seen as instrumental in fulfilling God's will for His people to rebuild the Temple. It also highlights the theme of political authority and its role in supporting religious freedom and community endeavors. The historical context is significant as it shows the benevolent attitude of the Persian rulers towards their subjects' religious practices, which was a common policy of the Achaemenid Empire, allowing various ethnic and religious groups to flourish within its vast territory. This support was crucial for the Jewish community, as it provided the necessary resources and protection to complete the Temple, which was central to their religious identity and worship.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7761
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שׂוּם
   Transliteration: sûwm
   Pronunciation: soom
   Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to שׂוּם; {to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)}; [phrase] command, give, lay, make, [phrase] name, [phrase] regard, set.
   
3. Strong's Number: H2942
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: טְעֵם
   Transliteration: ṭᵉʻêm
   Pronunciation: teh-ame'
   Description: (Aramaic) from טְעַם, and equivalent to טַעַם; properly, flavor; figuratively, judgment (both subjective and objective); hence, account (both subjectively and objectively); [phrase] chancellor, [phrase] command, commandment, decree, [phrase] regard, taste, wisdom.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3964
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָא
   Transliteration: mâʼ
   Pronunciation: maw
   Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to מָה; (as indefinitely) that; [phrase] what.
   
5. Strong's Number: H5648
   There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֲבַד
   Transliteration: ʻăbad
   Pronunciation: ab-bad'
   Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to עָבַד; to do, make, prepare, keep, etc.; [idiom] cut, do, execute, go on, make, move, work.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5974
   There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עִם
   Transliteration: ʻim
   Pronunciation: eem
   Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to עִם; {adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually unrepresented in English)}; by, from, like, to(-ward), with.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7868
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שִׂיב
   Transliteration: sîyb
   Pronunciation: seeb
   Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to שִׂיב; {properly, to become aged, i.e. (by implication) to grow gray}; elder.
   
8. Strong's Number: H479
   There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִלֵּךְ
   Transliteration: ʼillêk
   Pronunciation: il-lake'
   Description: (Aramaic) prolonged from אֵל; these; these, those.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3062
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוּדָאִי
   Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâʼîy
   Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw-ee'
   Description: (Aramaic) patrial from יְהוּדlemma יְהיּד yod, corrected to יְהוּד; a Jehudaite (or Judaite), i.e. Jew; Jew.
   
10. Strong's Number: H1124
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בְּנָא
    Transliteration: bᵉnâʼ
    Pronunciation: ben-aw'
    Description: (Aramaic) or בְּנָה; (Aramaic), corresponding to בָּנָה; to build; build, make.
    
11. Strong's Number: H1791
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דֵּךְ
    Transliteration: dêk
    Pronunciation: dake
    Description: (Aramaic) or דָּךְ; (Aramaic), prolonged from דָּא; this; the same, this.
    
12. 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.
    
13. 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.
    
14. 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.
    
15. Strong's Number: H5232
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נְכַס
    Transliteration: nᵉkaç
    Pronunciation: nek-as'
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to נֶכֶס; {treasure}; goods.
    
16. Strong's Number: H1768
    There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דִּי
    Transliteration: dîy
    Pronunciation: dee
    Description: (Aramaic) apparently for דָּא; that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of; [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose.
    
17. Strong's Number: H4061
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִדָּה
    Transliteration: middâh
    Pronunciation: mid-daw'
    Description: (Aramaic) or מִנְדָּה; (Aramaic), corresponding to מִדָּה; tribute in money; toll, tribute.
    
18. Strong's Number: H5675
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֲבַר
    Transliteration: ʻăbar
    Pronunciation: ab-ar'
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to עֵבֶר; {properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)}; beyond, this side.
    
19. Strong's Number: H5103
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נְהַר
    Transliteration: nᵉhar
    Pronunciation: neh-har'
    Description: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to נָהַר; a river, especially the Euphrates; river, stream.
    
20. Strong's Number: H629
    There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אׇסְפַּרְנָא
    Transliteration: ʼoçparnâʼ
    Pronunciation: os-par-naw'
    Description: (Aramaic) of Persian derivation; diligently; fast, forthwith, speed(-ily).
    
21. Strong's Number: H5313
    There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נִפְקָא
    Transliteration: niphqâʼ
    Pronunciation: nif-kaw'
    Description: (Aramaic) from נְפַק; an outgo, i.e. expense; expense.
    
22. 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.
    
23. Strong's Number: H3052
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהַב
    Transliteration: yᵉhab
    Pronunciation: yeh-hab'
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to יָהַב; {to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come}; deliver, give, lay, [phrase] prolong, pay, yield.
    
24. Strong's Number: H1400
    There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גְּבַר
    Transliteration: gᵉbar
    Pronunciation: gheb-ar'
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to גְּבַר; {a person}; certain, man.
    
25. Strong's Number: H3809
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לָא
    Transliteration: lâʼ
    Pronunciation: law
    Description: (Aramaic) or לָה; (Aramaic) (Daniel 4:32), corresponding to לֹא; {not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no;}; or even, neither, no(-ne, -r), (can-) not, as nothing, without.
    
26. Strong's Number: H989
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בְּטֵל
    Transliteration: bᵉṭêl
    Pronunciation: bet-ale'
    Description: (Aramaic) corresponding to בָּטֵל; to stop; (cause, make to), cease, hinder.