Ezra 5:14

Ezra 5:14 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

He also removed from the temple of Babylon the gold and silver articles belonging to the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken and carried there from the temple in Jerusalem. King Cyrus gave these articles to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom he appointed governor

King James Version KJV

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;

American Standard Version ASV

And the gold and silver vessels also of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought 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;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the Temple which was in Jerusalem, and put into the house of his god in Babylon, these Cyrus the king took from the house of his god in Babylon, and gave to one named Sheshbazzar, whom he had made ruler;

Free Bible Version FBV

He even gave back the gold and silver items belonging to God's Temple, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the Temple in Jerusalem and placed in his temple in Babylon. King Cyrus gave them to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom he had appointed governor,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And the vessels of golde and siluer of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar tooke out of the Temple, that was in Ierusalem, and brought them into the Temple of Babel, those did Cyrus the king take out of the Temple of Babel, and they gaue them vnto one Sheshbazzar by his name, whome he had made captaine.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and also, the vessels of the house of God, of gold and silver, that Nebuchadnezzar had taken forth out of the temple that [is] in Jerusalem, and brought them to the temple of Babylon, them hath Cyrus the king brought forth out of the temple of Babylon, and they have been given to [one], Sheshbazzar [is] his name, whom he made governor,

World English Bible WEB

The gold and silver vessels of God’s house, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem and brought into the temple of Babylon, those Cyrus the king also took out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to one whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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 to one , whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And the vessels also of gold and silver of the temple of God, which Nabuchodonosor had taken out of the temple, that was in Jerusalem, and had brought them to the temple of Babylon, king Cyrus brought out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered to one Sassabasar, whom also he appointed governor,

Translation for Translators T4T

Cyrus returned to the Jewish leaders all the gold and silver cups that had been taken from the temple in Jerusalem and which had been put in the temple in Babylon. Those cups were given to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom King Cyrus had appointed to be the governor in Judah.

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Ezra 5:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ֠/אַף מָאנַיָּ֣/א דִֽי בֵית אֱלָהָ/א֮ דִּ֣י דַהֲבָ֣/ה וְ/כַסְפָּ/א֒ דִּ֣י נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר הַנְפֵּק֙ מִן הֵֽיכְלָ/א֙ דִּ֣י בִֽ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֔ם וְ/הֵיבֵ֣ל הִמּ֔וֹ לְ/הֵיכְלָ֖/א דִּ֣י בָבֶ֑ל הַנְפֵּ֨ק הִמּ֜וֹ כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ מַלְכָּ֗/א מִן הֵֽיכְלָ/א֙ דִּ֣י בָבֶ֔ל וִ/יהִ֨יבוּ֙ לְ/שֵׁשְׁבַּצַּ֣ר שְׁמֵ֔/הּ דִּ֥י פֶחָ֖ה שָׂמֵֽ/הּ

וְ֠/אַף ʼaph H638 also Adj | DirObjM

מָאנַיָּ֣/א mâʼn H3984 utensil Adj | Art

דִֽי dîy H1768 that Adj

בֵית bayith H1005 house Adj

אֱלָהָ/א֮ ʼĕlâhh H426 god Adj | Art

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

דַהֲבָ֣/ה dᵉhab H1722 gold Adj | Art

וְ/כַסְפָּ/א֒ kᵉçaph H3702 silver Adj | N-ms | Art

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 Nebuchadnezzar Adj

הַנְפֵּק֙ nᵉphaq H5312 to go out Adj

מִן min H4481 from Adj

הֵֽיכְלָ/א֙ hêykal H1965 temple Adj | Art

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

בִֽ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֔ם Yᵉrûwshâlêm H3390 Jerusalem Adj | N-proper

וְ/הֵיבֵ֣ל yᵉbal H2987 to bring Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

הִמּ֔וֹ himmôw H1994 they Adj

לְ/הֵיכְלָ֖/א hêykal H1965 temple Adj | N-ms | Art

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

בָבֶ֑ל Babel H895 Babylon Adj

הַנְפֵּ֨ק nᵉphaq H5312 to go out Adj

הִמּ֜וֹ himmôw H1994 they Adj

כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ Kôwresh H3567 Cyrus Adj

מַלְכָּ֗/א melek H4430 king Adj | Art

מִן min H4481 from Adj

הֵֽיכְלָ/א֙ hêykal H1965 temple Adj | Art

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 that Adj

בָבֶ֔ל Babel H895 Babylon Adj

וִ/יהִ֨יבוּ֙ yᵉhab H3052 to give Adj | V-Q-Perf-3mp

לְ/שֵׁשְׁבַּצַּ֣ר Shêshᵉbatstsar H8340 Sheshbazzar Adj | N-proper

שְׁמֵ֔/הּ shum H8036 name Adj | Suff

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 that Adj

פֶחָ֖ה pechâh H6347 governor Adj

שָׂמֵֽ/הּ sûwm H7761 to set Adj | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 5:14

וְ֠/אַף ʼaph H638 "also" Adj | DirObjM

This Hebrew word means 'also' or 'yea', used to add to a statement. It is often used in lists or to agree with something. The KJV translates it as 'also'.

Definition: also, yea Aramaic of aph (אַף "also" H0637)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: also. See also: Ezra 5:10; Ezra 6:5; Daniel 6:23.

מָאנַיָּ֣/א mâʼn H3984 "utensil" Adj | Art

This Hebrew word refers to a utensil or vessel, something that is used for a particular purpose. It is used to describe objects used in everyday life or in worship. The concept of utensils is seen in various biblical stories.

Definition: vessel, utensil

Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: vessel. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 7:19; Daniel 5:23.

דִֽי dîy H1768 "that" Adj

This word is used as a relative conjunction, like 'that' or 'which', to connect ideas in sentences. It appears in Genesis and Exodus to describe relationships between people and things. The KJV translates it as 'that' or 'which'.

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

Usage: Occurs in 186 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] as, but, for(-asmuch [phrase]), [phrase] now, of, seeing, than, that, therefore, until, [phrase] what (-soever), when, which, whom, whose. See also: Ezra 4:9; Daniel 3:7; Jeremiah 10:11.

בֵית bayith H1005 "house" Adj

This Hebrew word for house is similar to H1004, but it primarily refers to a physical building, either a home or a temple. It is used in many passages, including those describing the construction of the temple in 1 Kings. The word emphasizes the idea of a physical structure.

Definition: 1) house (of men) 2) house (of God)

Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: house. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:11.

אֱלָהָ/א֮ ʼĕlâhh H426 "god" Adj | Art

This word means God, referring to the God of Israel or a heathen deity, as seen in various KJV translations. It is used to describe a divine being.

Definition: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel)

Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: God, god. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 2:19; Jeremiah 10:11.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

דַהֲבָ֣/ה dᵉhab H1722 "gold" Adj | Art

In the Bible, this word means gold, a valuable metal. It is often used to describe items made of gold, such as jewelry or decorations.

Definition: gold Aramaic of za.hav (זָהָב "gold" H2091)

Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 5:29.

וְ/כַסְפָּ/א֒ kᵉçaph H3702 "silver" Adj | N-ms | Art

Silver, whether as a metal or a form of money, like the shekels used in Exodus 21. It represents value and wealth in the Bible.

Definition: 1) silver 1a) as metal 1b) as money

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: money, silver. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 7:22; Daniel 5:23.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּ֗ר Nᵉbûwkadnetstsar H5020 "Nebuchadnezzar" Adj

Nebuchadnezzar was a king of Babylon who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is first mentioned in 2 Kings 24:1. He was the father of Belshazzar and is known for capturing Jerusalem and taking Judah captive. His name is Aramaic for may Nebo protect the crown.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.1; father of: Belshazzar (H1112) Aramaic of ne.vu.khad.nets.tsar (נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר, נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר "Nebuchadnezzar" H5019) § Nebuchadnezzar = "may Nebo protect the crown" the great king of Babylon who captured Jerusalem and carried Judah captive

Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: Nebuchadnezzar. See also: Ezra 2:1; Daniel 3:19; Daniel 5:18.

הַנְפֵּק֙ nᵉphaq H5312 "to go out" Adj

This Hebrew word means to go out or bring something forth, often used in the Bible to describe movement or emergence. It can be translated as 'come forth' or 'go out' in the KJV. It is used in various contexts, including in the book of Exodus.

Definition: 1) to go or come out, bring or come forth 1a) (P'al) to go out or forth 1b) (Aphel) to bring forth

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: come (go, take) forth (out). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:26; Daniel 7:10.

מִן min H4481 "from" Adj

This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.

Definition: 1) from, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than 1a) from, out of (of place) 1b) from, by, as a result of, by reason of, at, according to, (of source) 1c) from (of time) 1d) beyond, more than (in comparisons)

Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: according, after, [phrase] because, [phrase] before, by, for, from, [idiom] him, [idiom] more than, (out) of, part, since, [idiom] these, to, upon, [phrase] when. See also: Ezra 4:12; Daniel 3:22; Jeremiah 10:11.

הֵֽיכְלָ/א֙ hêykal H1965 "temple" Adj | Art

This word refers to a large public building like a palace or temple, including pagan temples. It is used in the Bible to talk about important buildings. The KJV translates it as 'palace' or 'temple'.

Definition: : palace 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 6:19.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

בִֽ/ירוּשְׁלֶ֔ם Yᵉrûwshâlêm H3390 "Jerusalem" Adj | N-proper

Jerusalem means teaching of peace, the chief city of Palestine and Judah. It is mentioned in the Bible as the capital of the united kingdom. In the KJV, it is translated as Jerusalem.

Definition: Aramaic of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389) § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: {Jerusalem} See also: Ezra 4:8; Ezra 6:5; Daniel 6:11.

וְ/הֵיבֵ֣ל yᵉbal H2987 "to bring" Adj | V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms

This word means to bring or carry something, and is often used in the Bible to describe everyday actions. It's similar to H2986, but with a slightly different meaning.

Definition: (Aphel) to bring, carry, bear along Aramaic of ya.val (יָבַל "to conduct" H2986)

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: bring, carry. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 6:5; Ezra 7:15.

הִמּ֔וֹ himmôw H1994 "they" Adj

This Hebrew word is another way to say 'they' or 'them', referring to a group of people. It is used as a subject or object in sentences, and appears in various books of the Bible, including Leviticus and Numbers.

Definition: 1) they, them 1a) they (subject) 1b) them (object)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, them, those. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:22.

לְ/הֵיכְלָ֖/א hêykal H1965 "temple" Adj | N-ms | Art

This word refers to a large public building like a palace or temple, including pagan temples. It is used in the Bible to talk about important buildings. The KJV translates it as 'palace' or 'temple'.

Definition: : palace 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 6:19.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

בָבֶ֑ל Babel H895 "Babylon" Adj

Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.

Definition: Aramaic of ba.vel (בָּבֶ֫ל, בָּבֶל "Babylon" H0894) § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates

Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.

הַנְפֵּ֨ק nᵉphaq H5312 "to go out" Adj

Definition: 1) to go or come out, bring or come forth 1a) (P'al) to go out or forth 1b) (Aphel) to bring forth

Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: come (go, take) forth (out). See also: Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:26; Daniel 7:10.

הִמּ֜וֹ himmôw H1994 "they" Adj

Definition: 1) they, them 1a) they (subject) 1b) them (object)

Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, them, those. See also: Ezra 4:10; Ezra 5:14; Daniel 3:22.

כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ Kôwresh H3567 "Cyrus" Adj

Cyrus was a Persian king who conquered Babylon and allowed Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem. He is mentioned in 2 Chronicles 36:22.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.36.22; son of: Gedaliah (H1436H) Aramaic of ko.resh (כּ֫וֹרֶשׁ "Cyrus" H3566) § Cyrus = "posses thou the furnace" the king of Persia and conqueror of Babylon; first ruler of Persia to make a decree allowing the Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Cyrus. See also: Ezra 5:13; Ezra 6:3; Daniel 6:29.

מַלְכָּ֗/א melek H4430 "king" Adj | Art

Melek means king, referring to a ruler or monarch, used in the Bible to describe kings like David and Solomon. It is translated as king or royal in the KJV.

Definition: king Aramaic of me.lekh (מֶ֫לֶךְ "king" H4428) § 1) king

Usage: Occurs in 131 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Ezra 4:8; Daniel 3:1; Daniel 7:24.

מִן min H4481 "from" Adj

This word is used to show where something comes from, like from a place or at a certain time, and is often translated as from or out of.

הֵֽיכְלָ/א֙ hêykal H1965 "temple" Adj | Art

This word refers to a large public building like a palace or temple, including pagan temples. It is used in the Bible to talk about important buildings. The KJV translates it as 'palace' or 'temple'.

Definition: : palace 1) palace, temple 1a) palace 1b) temple (in Jerusalem) 1c) temple (pagan)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 4:26; Daniel 6:19.

דִּ֣י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

בָבֶ֔ל Babel H895 "Babylon" Adj

Babel is another term for Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It is found in Daniel 1:1-2, describing the Babylonian empire. The city was a major center of power.

Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Babylon. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 2:24; Daniel 7:1.

וִ/יהִ֨יבוּ֙ yᵉhab H3052 "to give" Adj | V-Q-Perf-3mp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give or provide something, like a gift or a foundation. It appears in various forms, such as giving, laying, or paying. For example, it is used in Genesis when God gives instructions to Noah.

Definition: 1) to give, provide 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to give 1a2) to place, lay (foundations) 1b) (Hithp'al) 1b1) to be given 1b2) to be paid

Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: deliver, give, lay, [phrase] prolong, pay, yield. See also: Ezra 4:20; Daniel 4:13; Daniel 7:27.

לְ/שֵׁשְׁבַּצַּ֣ר Shêshᵉbatstsar H8340 "Sheshbazzar" Adj | N-proper

Sheshbazzar was a Jewish leader who helped his people return from exile in Babylon, as told in Ezra 1:8 and 5:14. He was also known as Zerubbabel and was a descendant of King David. His story is part of the history of the Israelites' return to Jerusalem.

Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at 1Ch.3.19; son of: Pedaiah (H6305H); brother of: Shimei (H8096J); father of: Meshullam (H4918H), Hananiah (H2608L), Shelomith (H8019I), Hashubah (H2807), Ohel (H0169), Berechiah (H1296), Hasadiah (H2619), Jushab-hesed (H3142) and Abiud (G0010); also called Sheshbazzar at Ezr.1.8,11; 5.14,16; KJV: Zorobabel at Mat.1.12,13; Aramaic of ze.rub.ba.vel (זְרֻבָּבֶ֫ל "Zerubbabel" H2216) § Sheshbazzar = "worshipper of fire" the prince of Judah at the first return from exile in Babylon; usually identified as the Babylonian name for Zerubbabel

Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Sheshbazzar. See also: Ezra 5:14; Ezra 5:16.

שְׁמֵ֔/הּ shum H8036 "name" Adj | Suff

This word for name is similar to H8034, but used in Aramaic portions of the Bible, still referring to a person's identity or reputation. It carries the same meaning as H8034, emphasizing the significance of names in biblical culture. This concept appears in various biblical books.

Definition: name Aramaic of shem (שֵׁם "name" H8034)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: name. See also: Ezra 5:1; Daniel 2:20; Daniel 5:12.

דִּ֥י dîy H1768 "that" Adj

Definition: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because

פֶחָ֖ה pechâh H6347 "governor" Adj

A governor or prefect is a high-ranking official who oversees a city or small district, as seen in the book of Ezra and Nehemiah. This person has authority and decision-making power. The term is also used in Daniel.

Definition: governor Aramaic of pe.chah (פֶּחָה "governor" H6346)

Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: captain, governor. See also: Ezra 5:3; Ezra 6:13; Daniel 6:8.

שָׂמֵֽ/הּ sûwm H7761 "to set" Adj | Suff

This word is similar to H7760, but is more focused on setting or appointing someone or something to a specific role or task. It is used in books like Genesis and Exodus to describe God's commands and appointments.

Definition: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid

Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] command, give, lay, make, [phrase] name, [phrase] regard, set. See also: Ezra 4:19; Ezra 6:12; Daniel 6:27.

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Context — Tattenai’s Letter to Darius

12But since our fathers angered the God of heaven, He delivered them into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, the Chaldean who destroyed this temple and carried away the people to Babylon. 13In the first year of his reign, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God.

14He also removed from the temple of Babylon the gold and silver articles belonging to the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken and carried there from the temple in Jerusalem. King Cyrus gave these articles to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom he appointed governor

15and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’ 16So this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of the house of God in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been under construction, but it has not yet been completed.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Ezra 6:5	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.
2	Daniel 5:2–3	Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines.
3	Ezra 5:16	So this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of the house of God in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been under construction, but it has not yet been completed.”
4	Jeremiah 52:19	The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver.
5	Haggai 1:1	In the second year of the reign of Darius, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, stating
6	2 Chronicles 36:18	who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials.
7	Acts 13:7–8	an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, a man of intelligence, summoned Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith.
8	Ezra 7:27	Blessed be the LORD, the God of our fathers, who has put into the heart of the king to so honor the house of the LORD in Jerusalem,
9	Haggai 1:14	So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God,
10	2 Chronicles 36:7	Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon.

Ezra 5:14 Summary

[This verse tells us that King Cyrus ordered the gold and silver articles from the temple in Jerusalem to be returned, which had been taken by Nebuchadnezzar and carried to Babylon. This was a big deal because it showed that God was faithful to His people and was starting to restore them, just like He promised in Jeremiah 29:10-14. The return of these articles was also a symbol of the rebuilding of the temple, which was a picture of God's presence and glory among His people, as seen in Exodus 25:8 and 1 Kings 8:10-11. By returning the articles, King Cyrus was helping to fulfill God's plan to redeem and restore His people, and this is still a powerful reminder of God's love and faithfulness to us today.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the gold and silver articles from the temple in Jerusalem?

The gold and silver articles were taken by Nebuchadnezzar and carried to the temple in Babylon, but King Cyrus later removed them and gave them to Sheshbazzar to be returned to the temple in Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 5:14 and also referenced in 2 Kings 25:13-17.

Who was Sheshbazzar and what was his role?

Sheshbazzar was a man appointed by King Cyrus as governor, and he was given the gold and silver articles to take back to the temple in Jerusalem, as stated in Ezra 5:14, and his role was to oversee the rebuilding of the temple, similar to the role of Zerubbabel in Haggai 1:1.

Why did King Cyrus give the order to return the gold and silver articles?

King Cyrus gave the order to return the gold and silver articles as part of his decree to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 5:13, and this act was a fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 44:28, which states that Cyrus would be used by God to rebuild the temple.

What is the significance of the gold and silver articles being returned to the temple?

The return of the gold and silver articles symbolizes the restoration of God's people and the rebuilding of the temple, which is a picture of God's faithfulness and redemption, as seen in Jeremiah 29:10-14 and Ezekiel 37:21-28.

Reflection Questions

What does the return of the gold and silver articles teach us about God's faithfulness to His people?
How does this verse relate to the broader story of God's redemption and restoration in the Bible?
What role do leaders like Sheshbazzar play in God's plan, and what can we learn from their examples?
How can we apply the principles of restoration and redemption seen in this verse to our own lives and communities?

Gill's Exposition on Ezra 5:14

Ver. 14,15 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God,.... Of which, and of what is said concerning them, and particularly of the delivery of them to Sheshbazzar, whom Cyrus made

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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

Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 5:14

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;Ver. 14. The temple of Babylon] For there also was a temple built for Bel. Faciunt et vespae favos: simiae imitantur homines. The devil will needs be God’ s ape, and affects to be semblably worshipped.

Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 5:14

(3-17) Tatnai’s appeal to Darius.

Cambridge Bible on Ezra 5:14

14. And the vessels also of gold and silver] R.V. And the gold and silver vessels. See note on Ezra 1:7-11. into the temple of Babylon] See note on Ezra 1:7, ‘the house of his gods’, i.e. the great temple at Babylon, which Nebuchadnezzar had restored. Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor] Literally ‘pekhah’. In Ezra 1:8, Sheshbazzar is called ‘prince of Judah’. In Haggai 1:1 &c. Zerubbabel is called ‘pekhah’. For the identification see note on Ezra 1:8.

Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 5:14

14. Sheshbazzar — See on Ezra 1:8.

Sermons on Ezra 5:14

	Sermon	Description
	He Carried Out Thence All the Treasures by F.B. Meyer	F.B. Meyer reflects on the deportation of treasures from the House of the Lord, emphasizing the significance of the sacred vessels taken to Babylon and later restored. He draws par
	Pursuing God's Presence by Jim Shaddix	In this sermon, the preacher addresses the problem of people living in excess while neglecting God's presence. He refers to Haggai 1:3, where God questions why people are dwelling
	(Haggai) Real Revival by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of real revival. He begins by discussing the results of the reproof given by the Prophet in the previous message. The reputation o
	(Haggai) Discouragement and Encouragement by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher discusses a message that was preached on the first day of the sixth month in the second year of God yesterday. The message resulted in the people obeyi
	(Haggai) the Blessing of God by Willie Mullan	In this sermon, the preacher begins by emphasizing the importance of preaching and being taught the word of God. He refers to a specific passage in the book of Haggai, where the pr
	A Theology of Fasting by Tim Conway	This sermon delves into the importance of fasting as an act of worship and seeking the Lord with a desperate heart. It emphasizes that fasting should be done with the right motives
	Xi. on Building the House of God - Part 1 by John Sung	John Sung emphasizes the urgent need for the Israelites to rebuild the Temple after their return from Babylonian captivity, highlighting their neglect of God's house while focusing