Verse 7

Ezra 6:7

New Living Translation

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7 Do not disturb the construction of the Temple of God (Elohim). Let it be rebuilt on its original site, and do not hinder the governor of Judah and the elders of the Jews in their work.<br>

Original Language Text

hebrew

שְׁבֻ֕קוּ לַ/עֲבִידַ֖ת בֵּית אֱלָהָ֣/א דֵ֑ךְ פַּחַ֤ת יְהוּדָיֵ/א֙ וּ/לְ/שָׂבֵ֣י יְהוּדָיֵ֔/א בֵּית אֱלָהָ֥/א דֵ֖ךְ יִבְנ֥וֹן עַל אַתְרֵֽ/הּ

English Translation

Stop serving in the house of God in the way of Judah, and let the elders of Judah build the house of God in its place.

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Chapter 6 Context

1 So King Darius issued orders that a search be made in the Babylonian archives, which were stored in... Focus ↗

2 But it was at the fortress at Ecbatana in the province of Media that a scroll was found. This is wha... Focus ↗

3 “In the first year of King Cyrus’s reign, a decree was sent out concerning the Temple of God (Elohim... Focus ↗

4 Every three layers of specially prepared stones will be topped by a layer of timber. All expenses wi... Focus ↗

5 Furthermore, the gold and silver cups, which were taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar from the Temple... Focus ↗

6 So King Darius sent this message: “Now therefore, Tattenai, governor of the province west of the Eup... Focus ↗

7 Do not disturb the construction of the Temple of God (Elohim). Let it be rebuilt on its original sit...

8 “Moreover, I hereby decree that you are to help these elders of the Jews as they rebuild this Temple... Focus ↗

9 “Give the priests in Jerusalem whatever is needed in the way of young bulls, rams, and male lambs fo... Focus ↗

10 Then they will be able to offer acceptable sacrifices to the God (Elohim) of heaven and pray for the... Focus ↗

11 “Those who violate this decree in any way will have a beam pulled from their house. Then they will b... Focus ↗

12 May the God (Elohim) who has chosen the city of Jerusalem as the place to honor his name destroy any... Focus ↗

13 Tattenai, governor of the province west of the Euphrates River, and Shethar-bozenai and their collea... Focus ↗

14 So the Jewish elders continued their work, and they were greatly encouraged by the preaching of the... Focus ↗

15 The Temple was completed on March 12, during the sixth year of King Darius’s reign. Focus ↗

16 The Temple of God (Elohim) was then dedicated with great joy by the people of Israel, the priests, t... Focus ↗

17 During the dedication ceremony for the Temple of God (Elohim), 100 young bulls, 200 rams, and 400 ma... Focus ↗

18 Then the priests and Levites were divided into their various divisions to serve at the Temple of God... Focus ↗

19 On April 21 the returned exiles celebrated Passover. Focus ↗

20 The priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. So they slaughtered the... Focus ↗

21 The Passover meal was eaten by the people of Israel who had returned from exile and by the others in... Focus ↗

22 Then they celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days. There was great joy throughout... Focus ↗

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Book: Ezra
Chapter: Chapter 6 (22 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

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