Ezra 6:16
Ezra 6:16 in Multiple Translations
Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy.
¶ And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.
And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of those who had come back, kept the feast of the opening of this house of God with joy.
Then the people of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of those who had returned from exile, all joyfully celebrated the dedication of God's Temple.
And the children of Israel, the Priestes, and the Leuites, and the residue of the children of the captiuitie kept the dedication of this house of God with ioy,
And the sons of Israel have made, [and] the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the sons of the captivity, a dedication of this house of God with joy,
The children of Israel, the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy.
And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
And the children of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity kept the dedication of the house of God with joy.
Then the priests and the Levites and all the other Israeli people who had returned from Babylon very joyfully dedicated the temple.
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Ezra 6:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/עֲבַ֣דוּ
בְנֵֽי
יִ֠שְׂרָאֵל
כָּהֲנַיָּ֨/א
וְ/לֵוָיֵ֜/א
וּ/שְׁאָ֣ר
בְּנֵי
גָלוּתָ֗/א
חֲנֻכַּ֛ת
בֵּית
אֱלָהָ֥/א
דְנָ֖ה
בְּ/חֶדְוָֽה
וַ/עֲבַ֣דוּ
ʻăbad
H5648
to make
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1123
son
Adj
יִ֠שְׂרָאֵל
Yisrâʼêl
H3479
Israel
Adj
כָּהֲנַיָּ֨/א
kâhên
H3549
priest
Adj | Art
וְ/לֵוָיֵ֜/א
Lêvîy
H3879
Levite
Adj | Ngmpd | Art
וּ/שְׁאָ֣ר
shᵉʼâr
H7606
remainder
Adj | N-ms
בְּנֵי
bên
H1123
son
Adj
גָלוּתָ֗/א
gâlûwth
H1547
captivity
Adj | Art
חֲנֻכַּ֛ת
chănukkâʼ
H2597
dedication
Adj
בֵּית
bayith
H1005
house
Adj
אֱלָהָ֥/א
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | Art
דְנָ֖ה
dên
H1836
this
Adj
בְּ/חֶדְוָֽה
chedvâh
H2305
joy
Adj | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 6:16
וַ/עֲבַ֣דוּ
ʻăbad
H5648
"to make"
Adj | V-Qal-Perf-3mp
This word means to make or do something, and can also imply preparing or keeping something, as seen in the creation story in Genesis. It is a versatile verb that can be used in different ways, including creating, performing, or executing something. The word is found in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to make, do 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to make, create 1a2) to do, perform 1b) (Ithp'al) 1b1) to be made into 1b2) to be done, be wrought, be performed, be executed, be carried out
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] cut, do, execute, go on, make, move, work. See also: Ezra 4:15; Ezra 7:26; Jeremiah 10:11.
בְנֵֽי
bên
H1123
"son"
Adj
This word means a child or son, and is used to describe family relationships in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including 'son' and 'young one', and is an important concept in biblical family structures. The word is used to show lineage and heritage.
Definition: son, child Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: child, son, young. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 2:38; Daniel 6:25.
יִ֠שְׂרָאֵל
Yisrâʼêl
H3479
"Israel"
Adj
Israel represents Jacob and his descendants, a nation chosen by God. The name appears throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, symbolizing God's people and their covenant with Him. Israel's history is a central theme in the Bible.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Aramaic of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Ezra 5:1; Ezra 6:16; Ezra 7:15.
כָּהֲנַיָּ֨/א
kâhên
H3549
"priest"
Adj | Art
This word refers to a priest in the Aramaic language, similar to the Hebrew word for priest, and is used in the book of Daniel. It describes a person who serves God and leads others in worship. This term is used to describe the priests in the Bible who served God.
Definition: priest Aramaic of ko.hen (כֹּהֵן "priest" H3548)
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: priest. See also: Ezra 6:9; Ezra 7:13; Ezra 7:24.
וְ/לֵוָיֵ֜/א
Lêvîy
H3879
"Levite"
Adj | Ngmpd | Art
A Levite was a member of the tribe of Levi, descended from Levi, a son of Jacob. Levites were known for their role in priestly duties and were mentioned in Genesis 29:34. The term Levite refers to someone attached or joined to God's service.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.34; son of: Israel (H3478) and Leah (H3812); brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); half-brother of: Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); father of: Gershon (H1648), Kohath (H6955), Merari (H4847) and Jochebed (H3115) Aramaic of le.vi (לֵוִי "Levi" H3878) § Levite, of Levi "joined to" 1) the descendants of Levi, the 3rd son of Jacob by Leah 1a) the tribe descended from Levi specially set aside by God for His service
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Levite. See also: Ezra 6:16; Ezra 7:13; Ezra 7:24.
וּ/שְׁאָ֣ר
shᵉʼâr
H7606
"remainder"
Adj | N-ms
A remainder or what is left, as in Ezra 9:8. It can also mean a residue or rest, like the remaining people in Jeremiah 6:9. This word is used to describe the leftovers of a nation or people.
Definition: rest, remainder Aramaic of she.ar (שְׁאָר "remnant" H7605)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] whatsoever more, residue, rest. See also: Ezra 4:9; Ezra 7:20; Daniel 7:19.
בְּנֵי
bên
H1123
"son"
Adj
This word means a child or son, and is used to describe family relationships in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including 'son' and 'young one', and is an important concept in biblical family structures. The word is used to show lineage and heritage.
Definition: son, child Aramaic of ben (בֵּן ": child" H1121)
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: child, son, young. See also: Ezra 6:9; Daniel 2:38; Daniel 6:25.
גָלוּתָ֗/א
gâlûwth
H1547
"captivity"
Adj | Art
Similar to H1546, this word means captivity or exile, describing a state of being held prisoner or forced to leave one's home. It appears in the Aramaic sections of the Bible, like Daniel.
Definition: exile Aramaic of ga.lut (גָּלוּת "captivity" H1546)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: captivity. See also: Ezra 6:16; Daniel 5:13; Daniel 6:14.
חֲנֻכַּ֛ת
chănukkâʼ
H2597
"dedication"
Adj
This word refers to the act of dedicating something, like the dedication of the temple in 2 Chronicles. It involves consecrating or setting something apart for a special purpose, often with a ceremony or ritual. The concept is seen in the story of the Maccabees.
Definition: dedication Aramaic of cha.nuk.kah (חֲנֻכָּה "dedication" H2598)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dedication. See also: Ezra 6:16; Daniel 3:2; Daniel 3:3.
בֵּית
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.
אֱלָהָ֥/א
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.
דְנָ֖ה
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.
בְּ/חֶדְוָֽה
chedvâh
H2305
"joy"
Adj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means joy or rejoicing, like the happiness felt by King David in Psalm 16:11. It is a feeling of delight and cheerfulness. In the Bible, joy is often a result of faith and trust in God.
Definition: joy Aramaic of ched.vah (חֶדְוָה "joy" H2304)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: joy. See also: Ezra 6:16.
Study Notes — Ezra 6:16
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- Ezra 6:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 6:16
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 6:16
- Sermons on Ezra 6:16
Context — Dedication of the Temple
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. 18They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 7:5 | And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 8:63 | And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. |
| 3 | John 10:22 | At that time the Feast of Dedication took place in Jerusalem. It was winter, |
| 4 | Philippians 4:4 | Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! |
| 5 | Psalms 122:1 | I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” |
| 6 | Ezra 6:22 | For seven days they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread with joy, because the LORD had made them joyful and turned the heart of the king of Assyria toward them to strengthen their hands in the work on the house of the God of Israel. |
| 7 | Ezra 4:1 | When the enemies of Judah and Benjamin heard that the exiles were building a temple for the LORD, the God of Israel, |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 12:7 | There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 30:26 | So there was great rejoicing in Jerusalem, for nothing like this had happened there since the days of Solomon son of David king of Israel. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 15:28 | So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and with cymbals and the music of harps and lyres. |
Ezra 6:16 Summary
[The people of Israel, including the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles, came together to celebrate the dedication of the house of God with joy, as stated in Ezra 6:16. This celebration was a time of great rejoicing and gratitude, as the Israelites acknowledged God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in Ezra 6:16 and Psalm 100:1-5. Just as the Israelites came together to worship and celebrate, we can also come together with our church community to praise and thank God for His blessings in our lives, as reflected in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Ezra 6:16. By doing so, we can experience the joy and unity that comes from corporate worship, just as the Israelites did in Ezra 6:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the dedication of the house of God in Ezra 6:16?
The dedication of the house of God signifies the completion of the temple and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem, as prophesied in Ezekiel 37:26-28 and fulfilled in Ezra 6:16. This event is a testament to God's faithfulness and the obedience of His people.
Who participated in the celebration of the dedication of the house of God?
The people of Israel, including the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles, participated in the celebration, as stated in Ezra 6:16. This unified celebration demonstrates the importance of community and corporate worship, as seen in Psalm 133:1-3.
How does the joy in Ezra 6:16 relate to the overall narrative of the book of Ezra?
The joy in Ezra 6:16 is a culmination of the Israelites' obedience to God's command to rebuild the temple, as seen in Ezra 1:1-4 and Haggai 1:1-15. This joy is a reflection of the Israelites' renewed commitment to worship and serve God, as expressed in Ezra 6:16 and Psalm 100:1-5.
What can we learn from the Israelites' example of celebrating the dedication of the house of God?
We can learn the importance of corporate worship, gratitude, and obedience to God's commands, as seen in Hebrews 10:24-25 and Ezra 6:16. By following the Israelites' example, we can cultivate a deeper sense of community and reverence for God in our own lives and worship.
Reflection Questions
- What role does corporate worship play in my life, and how can I prioritize it, just as the Israelites did in Ezra 6:16?
- How can I, like the Israelites, demonstrate my gratitude to God for the blessings and provisions in my life, as seen in Ezra 6:16 and Psalm 100:1-5?
- In what ways can I, as a member of the body of Christ, contribute to the unity and joy of my local church, as reflected in Ezra 6:16 and Ephesians 4:1-16?
- What are some ways I can express my joy and reverence for God in my daily life, as the Israelites did in Ezra 6:16, and how can I share this joy with others, as seen in Psalm 96:1-3?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 6:16
And the children of Israel,.... Those of the ten tribes that remained after the body of the people were carried captive, or came with the Jews at their return: the priests and the Levites, and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 6:16
And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, The children of Israel ... kept the dedication ... with joy.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 6:16
Ezra 6:16 And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy, Ver. 16. Kept the dedication … with joy] So they did at the dedication of the first temple, 2 Chronicles 7:10. God had required all his worships to be celebrated with joy, Deuteronomy 12:7, and made it a condition of an acceptable service, Deuteronomy 26:14. Sacrifices offered with mourning were abomination, Hosea 9:4, yea, accursed by God, Deuteronomy 28:47. What a general joy was there at Samaria when Christ first was preached and believed on among them, Acts 8:8, when they first became God’ s building, 1 Corinthians 3:9, a temple for God to dwell in and walk in, 2 Corinthians 6:16! The like was at Bern, at Geneva, at Zurich, when the reformed religion was first received among them. They caused (for joy thereof) the day and year to be engraven in a pillar in letters of gold, for a perpetual memory to all posterity. Like as at Heidelberg, A.D. 1617, on the first of November, they kept, for three days time, an evangelical Jubilee, for joy of the Reformation begun by Luther, a hundred years before (Vita Parei, operib, praefix.).
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 6:16
(16-22) The dedication of the second Temple.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 6:16
16. the children of Israel] Cf. the application of the term ‘Israel’ in Ezra 2:70, Ezra 3:1. In its special religious significance, its use here is appropriate to the sacredness of the event, in which the people were engaged, while it tends to clear the Jewish community from the charge of exclusiveness towards their own brethren. ‘The priests and Levites and the rest of the children of the Captivity’. Under these heads, the Israelites would be grouped at such a festival, cf. Ezra 6:20. Children of the Captivity’. See on Ezra 1:11, Ezra 2:1. Cf. Ezra 6:19. dedication] Called in the Greek Encζnia (ἐγκαίνια, LXX.), and in Hebrew ‘Khanukah’, the same word which gives its name to the Feast of the Dedication, founded to commemorate the purification of the Temple after the pollution of Antiochus Epiphanes (164), cf. John 10:22. That festival was kept for eight days (cf. 1Ma 4:60) and began on 25th of Chislev (the 9th month). with joy] Some have suggested in connexion with this joyous occasion that the Psalms 145-148, called in the LXX.
Psalm of Haggai and Zechariah, may have been composed at this period. But proof is wanting.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 6:16
16. Kept the dedication… with joy — It was surely an occasion for joy and thanksgiving, for it marked the close of a long and bitter period of calamity and dangers, of persecution and trouble.
Sermons on Ezra 6:16
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How Quickly We Turn Away by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging his unworthiness to stand in the pulpit and emphasizes his reliance on the righteousness of Jesus. He prays for the conviction |
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The Sheep by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook preaches about the significance of sheep and lambs in the Bible, highlighting how they are frequently mentioned and the beautiful descriptions given about them. She |
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(John) 13 - the Love Outraged by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the allegory of the good shepherd found in the Bible. He highlights various figures in the allegory, such as the fold, the door, the porter, |
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Jesus Is Precious Because He Gives Eternal Life by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher describes a scene from the Bible where Jesus walks on water during a storm. The preacher emphasizes the strength and power of Jesus, who is not afraid |
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Our Lord at the Feast of Dedication John 10:22-42 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores the significance of Jesus' declaration at the Feast of Dedication, emphasizing His identity as the Son of God and the Giver of Eternal Life. He discusses the d |
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(Costa Rica) Trusting God With All Your Tomorrows by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the Apostle Paul and how he was chained to circumstances he couldn't change. The preacher shares the story of a pastor whose ministry was a |
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Reality in the Christian Life by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the precious and magnificent promises that God has given us in the scriptures. He explains that these promises are not meant to solely bring |