King James Version
Ezra 6:7 in the King James Version says “Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God...” — study this verse from Ezra chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.”
Ezra 6:7 · KJV
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. brought again: Chaldee, go
Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: your: Chaldee, their societies
Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.
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
And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“house”
H1005a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
“and the elders”
H7868properly, to become aged, i.e., (by implication) to grow gray
“house”
H1005a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
“in”
H5922above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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