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Ezra 6:8 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ezra 6:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 6 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. I make: Chaldee, by me a decree is made hindered: Chaldee, made to cease”
Ezra 6:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 6:8
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. This verse records Darius's decree using the Aramaic term te'em (טְעֵם, 'decree'), carrying legal force throughout the Persian Empire. The phrase 'of the king's goods' refers to imperial treasury, showing unprecedented royal support for rebuilding God's house.The critical phrase that they be not hindered uses the Aramaic batel (בָּטֵל), meaning 'to cease...
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Cross-References for Ezra 6:8
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“and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house.”
“which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel”
“and the gold is mine”
“if this city be built”
“and Shimshai the scribe”
“kings shall bring presents to you.”
“who have ruled over all [the country] beyond the River; and tribute”
“and they did not make them cease”