Ezra 6:15
Ezra 6:15 in Multiple Translations
And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
And the building of this house was complete on the third day of the month Adar, in the sixth year of the rule of Darius the king.
The Temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
And this house was finished the thirde day of the moneth Adar, which was the sixt yeere of the reigne of King Darius.
And this house hath gone out till the third day of the month Adar, that is [in] the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
This house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.
And they were finishing this house of God, until the third day of the month of Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of king Darius.
They finished building it on March 12, during the sixth year that King Darius ruled.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 6:15
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Ezra 6:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שֵׁיצִיא֙
בַּיְתָ֣/ה
דְנָ֔ה
עַ֛ד
י֥וֹם
תְּלָתָ֖ה
לִ/ירַ֣ח
אֲדָ֑ר
דִּי
הִ֣יא
שְׁנַת
שֵׁ֔ת
לְ/מַלְכ֖וּת
דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ
מַלְכָּֽ/א
וְ/שֵׁיצִיא֙
yᵉtsâʼ
H3319
to bring forth
Adj | V-e-Perf-3ms
בַּיְתָ֣/ה
bayith
H1005
house
Adj | Art
דְנָ֔ה
dên
H1836
this
Adj
עַ֛ד
ʻad
H5705
till
Adj
י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3118
day
Adj
תְּלָתָ֖ה
tᵉlâth
H8532
three
Adj
לִ/ירַ֣ח
yᵉrach
H3393
month
Adj | N-ms
אֲדָ֑ר
ʼĂdâr
H144
Adar
Adj
דִּי
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1932
he/she/it
Adj
שְׁנַת
shᵉnâh
H8140
year
Adj
שֵׁ֔ת
shêth
H8353
six
Adj
לְ/מַלְכ֖וּת
malkûw
H4437
kingdom
Adj | N-fs
דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ
Dârᵉyâvêsh
H1868
Darius
Adj
מַלְכָּֽ/א
melek
H4430
king
Adj | Art
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 6:15
וְ/שֵׁיצִיא֙
yᵉtsâʼ
H3319
"to bring forth"
Adj | V-e-Perf-3ms
This word is about bringing something to an end or finishing it, like completing a task or achieving a goal, as described in the book of Daniel.
Definition: (Shaphel) to bring to an end, finish, bring out to an end Aramaic of ya.tsa (יָצָא ": come" H3318)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: finish. See also: Ezra 6:15.
בַּיְתָ֣/ה
bayith
H1005
"house"
Adj | Art
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.
דְנָ֔ה
dên
H1836
"this"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'this' or 'therefore' and is used to point to something specific. It is often used in the Bible to connect ideas or explain a reason.
Definition: demons pron 1) this, on account of this adv 2) therefore
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (afore-) time, [phrase] after this manner, here (-after), one...another, such, there(-fore), these, this (matter), [phrase] thus, where(-fore), which. See also: Ezra 4:11; Daniel 2:29; Jeremiah 10:11.
עַ֛ד
ʻad
H5705
"till"
Adj
This Hebrew word is similar to H5704, meaning until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Numbers when describing the Israelites' travels.
Definition: prep 1) even to, until, up to, during conj 2) until, up to the time that, ere that
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] and, at, for, (hither-) to, on till, (un-) to, until, within. See also: Ezra 4:21; Daniel 5:21; Daniel 7:28.
י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3118
"day"
Adj
The word 'yom' is used in the Bible to refer to a 24-hour period, and when modified by a number, it always refers to a specific day. For example, 'three days' or 'forty days' would be translated using the word 'yom'. This word is an important part of the Bible's system of timekeeping.
Definition: 1) day 2) day always refers to a twenty-four hour period when the word is modified by a definite or cardinal number
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: day (by day), time. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 5:11; Daniel 7:22.
תְּלָתָ֖ה
tᵉlâth
H8532
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'three' or 'third', used to count or describe order. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Leviticus, to describe quantities or sequences. It's a basic number in the Hebrew language.
Definition: 1) three 1a) three (cardinal number) 1b) third (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: third, three. See also: Ezra 6:4; Daniel 6:11; Daniel 7:24.
לִ/ירַ֣ח
yᵉrach
H3393
"month"
Adj | N-ms
This word means a month, similar to H3391, and is used to describe a lunar cycle or calendar month. It is translated as month in the KJV.
Definition: month Aramaic of ye.rach (יֶ֫רַח "month" H3391)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: month. See also: Ezra 6:15; Daniel 4:26.
אֲדָ֑ר
ʼĂdâr
H144
"Adar"
Adj
Adar is the 12th month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to March or April. It means 'glorious' in Aramaic.
Definition: Aramaic of a.dar (אֲדָר "Adar" H0143) § Adar = "glorious" twelfth month, corresponding to modern March or April
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Adar. See also: Ezra 6:15.
דִּי
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.
הִ֣יא
hûwʼ
H1932
"he/she/it"
Adj
This Hebrew word means 'he', 'she', or 'it', often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence, as seen in Genesis and Exodus. It can also be used as a demonstrative, meaning 'this' or 'that'.
Definition: 1) he, she, it 1a) (emphasising and resuming subject) 1b)(anticipating subj) 1c) as demons pron 1d) (relative) 1e) (affirming existence)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] are, it, this. See also: Ezra 5:8; Daniel 3:15; Daniel 7:24.
שְׁנַת
shᵉnâh
H8140
"year"
Adj
This word means a year, like when the Israelites spent a year in the wilderness in Numbers 33. It is used to measure time and describe periods of life.
Definition: year Aramaic of sha.neh (שָׁנָה "year" H8141)
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: year. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:3; Daniel 7:1.
שֵׁ֔ת
shêth
H8353
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, used as a cardinal number in the Bible. It appears in various passages, including those related to measurements and counting, and is translated as 'six' or 'sixth' in the KJV.
Definition: six (as cardinal number) Aramaic of shesh (שֵׁשׁ "six" H8337)
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: six(-th). See also: Ezra 6:15; Daniel 3:1.
לְ/מַלְכ֖וּת
malkûw
H4437
"kingdom"
Adj | N-fs
A kingdom refers to the territory or area ruled by a king, like King David's kingdom in Israel. It can also mean the reign or period of time a king is in power. The word is used in the Bible to describe royal authority and dominion.
Definition: 1) royalty, reign, kingdom 1a) royalty, kingship, kingly authority 1b) kingdom 1c) realm (of territory) 1d) reign (of time)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, kingly, realm, reign. See also: Ezra 4:24; Daniel 5:7; Daniel 7:27.
דָּרְיָ֥וֶשׁ
Dârᵉyâvêsh
H1868
"Darius"
Adj
This word also refers to Darius, a title for Persian kings, including Darius the Mede, who succeeded Belshazzar. As seen in Daniel 6:1, Darius played a significant role in the life of Daniel, and his story is an important part of the biblical narrative. His title signifies his position as a lord or ruler.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Dan.5.31; son of: Ahasuerus (H0325) Aramaic of dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867I) § Darius = "lord" 1) Darius the Mede, the son of Ahasuerus, king of the Chaldeans, who succeeded to the Babylonian kingdom on the death of Belshazzar; probably the same as "Astyages" the last king of the Medes (538 BC) (same as dar.ya.vesh (דָּֽרְיָ֫וֶשׁ "Darius" H1867) (1)) 2) Darius, the son of Hystaspes, the founder of the Perso-Arian dynasty (521 BC) (same as (2)) 3) Darius II or Darius III 3a) Darius II, Nothus (Ochus) was king of Persia during the time of Nehemiah (424/3-405/4 BC). Darius II is the most probable because he is mentioned by Nehemiah and ruled during the time of Nehemiah 3b) Darius III, Codomannus was king of Persia during its last years at the time of Alexander the Great and was his opponent (336-330 BC)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Darius. See also: Ezra 4:24; Ezra 6:14; Daniel 6:29.
מַלְכָּֽ/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.
Study Notes — Ezra 6:15
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- Ezra 6:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:15
- Barnes' Notes on Ezra 6:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
- Sermons on Ezra 6:15
Context — The Temple Completed
13In response, Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates diligently carried out what King Darius had decreed.
14So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia.
15And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.
16Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. 17For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Esther 3:7 | In the twelfth year of King Xerxes, in the first month, the month of Nisan, the Pur (that is, the lot) was cast before Haman to determine a day and month. And the lot fell on the twelfth month, the month of Adar. |
| 2 | Esther 9:21 | to establish among them an annual celebration on the fourteenth and fifteenth days of the month of Adar |
| 3 | Esther 9:1 | On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them. |
| 4 | Esther 3:13 | And the letters were sent by couriers to each of the royal provinces with the order to destroy, kill, and annihilate all the Jews—young and old, women and children—and to plunder their possessions on a single day, the thirteenth day of Adar, the twelfth month. |
| 5 | Esther 9:15 | On the fourteenth day of the month of Adar, the Jews in Susa came together again and put to death three hundred men there, but they did not lay a hand on the plunder. |
| 6 | Esther 8:12 | The single day appointed throughout all the provinces of King Xerxes was the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar. |
| 7 | Esther 9:19 | This is why the rural Jews, who live in the villages, observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a day of joy and feasting. It is a holiday for sending gifts to one another. |
| 8 | Esther 9:17 | This was done on the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, and on the fourteenth day they rested, making it a day of feasting and joy. |
Ezra 6:15 Summary
[This verse tells us that the temple was finally completed after many years of work, on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of King Darius' reign. This is a significant event because it shows how God kept His promise to restore His people and rebuild the temple, just like He promised in Ezekiel 37:26-28. The completion of the temple is a reminder that God is faithful and always keeps His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9 and Hebrews 10:23. As we reflect on this verse, we can be encouraged to trust in God's faithfulness and promises, just like the Israelites did, and look forward to the day when God will fulfill all His promises to us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the temple being completed in the sixth year of King Darius' reign?
The completion of the temple in the sixth year of King Darius' reign marks the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people and rebuild the temple, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:26-28 and Haggai 1:1-15.
Why is the month of Adar mentioned in this verse?
The month of Adar is mentioned to provide a specific time frame for the completion of the temple, similar to how the Bible provides specific dates and times for other significant events, such as the crucifixion of Jesus in Matthew 27:32-56.
How does this verse relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
This verse serves as a culmination of the events described in the book of Ezra, which chronicles the return of the Israelites from exile and the rebuilding of the temple, as commanded by God in Deuteronomy 30:1-10 and Isaiah 44:28.
What can we learn from the fact that the temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar?
The fact that the temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar may symbolize the triune nature of God, as seen in the Trinity, and remind us of the significance of the number three in the Bible, such as the three days Jesus spent in the tomb before His resurrection in Matthew 27:57-28:20.
Reflection Questions
- What role does perseverance play in the completion of God's work, as seen in the rebuilding of the temple?
- How does the rebuilding of the temple reflect God's faithfulness to His people, and what can we learn from this about His character?
- What are some ways in which we can apply the principles of obedience and faithfulness demonstrated by the Israelites in rebuilding the temple to our own lives and relationships with God?
- In what ways can we, like the Israelites, experience the joy and celebration that comes from seeing God's promises fulfilled, as described in Psalm 126:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:15
And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar,.... The twelfth month of the year with the Jews, and answers to part of our February and part of March: which was in the sixth year of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:15
And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
Ezra 6:15 And this house was finished on the third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.Ver. 15. And this house was finished] About fifteen years after that the foundation had been laid, or twenty at most. The Jews therefore either were out in their account, John 2:20, Forty and six years was this temple in building; or else they meant it of Herod’ s temple, which was long in building and beautifying, whereby he sought to ingratiate with the Jews, which yet he could never do.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
(15) The third day of the month Adar, which was in the sixth year.—The event around which this part of the history revolves is dated with due care; it was on the third day of the last month of the ecclesiastical year, B.C. 516-515. Haggai (Haggai 1:15) gives the exact date of the re-commencement: the time therefore was four years five months and ten days. But, dating from the first foundation (Ezra 3:10), no less than twenty-one years had elapsed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
Verse 15. This house was finished] The sixth year of Darius mentioned here was about A.M. 3489, twenty years after the foundation had been laid by Zerubbabel, under the reign of Cyrus.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:15
15. The date here given is the 3rd of Adar (the 12th month) in the 6th year of Darius (516–515). The month Adar is about equivalent to our March. The name seems to be derived from an Assyrian god ‘Adar’, which appears in such names as Adrammelech. Haggai (Haggai 1:15) mentions that the work had been recommenced on the 24th day of the 6th month (Elul = September) in the 2nd year of Darius. It had therefore been going on for nearly 4½ years. But the foundations had been laid twenty years previously, b.c. 536 (see Ezra 3:8). Another date, the 23rd of Adar, is given in 1Es 7:5. To account for this variation, it has been suggested that the last 8 days of the year would to a scribe seem best suited for the celebration of such a festival as that of the dedication (compare the 8 days in 2 Chronicles 29:17). In order that the regular services of the Temple might seem to have been resumed with the new year, he represented this festival as commencing on the 23rd of the 12th month.
This is almost too ingenious. Either the figure ‘twenty’ has accidentally been omitted in the text of our verse, or, as seems equally probable (since the LXX. supports the Hebrew text here), the composer of 1 Esdras has mistaken some letter for the symbol or contraction which represented the number.
Barnes' Notes on Ezra 6:15
“Adar” was the twelfth or last month of the Jewish year, corresponding nearly with our March. The sixth year of Darius was 516-515 B.C.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 6:15
15. Month Adar — The twelfth, or last month of the Jewish year. Sixth year of… Darius — Having been resumed in the second year of his reign, (Ezra 4:24,) the rebuilding, after that time, took four years.
Sermons on Ezra 6:15
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The Story of Esther by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker begins by asking the congregation what God has been arranging in their lives and what they are being set up for. He emphasizes the importance of being i |
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(Through the Bible) Nehemiah & Esther by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the stories of Nehemiah and Esther, highlighting the contrast between those who are willing to sacrifice for God's work and those who seek comfort and compr |
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The Jews Had Rule Over Them That Hated Them. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the impending reversal of power where the current rulers, who oppose God's people, will be overthrown. He draws parallels between the historical plight of the |
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The Journey From Prayer to Obedience by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the introduction of a new law in the book of Esther that gave the enemies of God's people the power to kill, steal, and destroy. The response |