Ezra 7:16
Ezra 7:16 in Multiple Translations
together with all the silver and gold you may find in all the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem.
And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem:
and all the silver and gold that thou shalt find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill-offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem;
As well as all the silver and gold which you get from the land of Babylon, together with the offering of the people and of the priests, freely given for the house of their God, which is in Jerusalem:
together with all the silver and gold you may receive from the province of Babylon, as well as the voluntary donations of the people and priests to the Temple of their God in Jerusalem.
And all the siluer and gold that thou canst finde in all the prouince of Babel, with the free offring of the people, and that which the Priestes offer willingly to the house of their God which is in Ierusalem,
and all the silver and gold that thou findest in all the province of Babylon, with the free-will offerings of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly, for the house of their God that [is] in Jerusalem,
and all the silver and gold that you will find in all the province of Babylon, with the free will offering of the people and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem.
And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the free-will-offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem:
And all the silver and gold that thou shalt find in all the province of Babylon, and that the people is willing to offer, and that the priests shall offer of their own accord to the house of their God, which is in Jerusalem,
You should also take any silver and gold that the people in the entire Babylonia province give to you, and the money that the priests and other Israeli people have happily said that they would give to you to be offerings for building the temple of their God in Jerusalem.
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Ezra 7:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/כֹל֙
כְּסַ֣ף
וּ/דְהַ֔ב
דִּ֣י
תְהַשְׁכַּ֔ח
בְּ/כֹ֖ל
מְדִינַ֣ת
בָּבֶ֑ל
עִם֩
הִתְנַדָּב֨וּת
עַמָּ֤/א
וְ/כָֽהֲנַיָּ/א֙
מִֽתְנַדְּבִ֔ין
לְ/בֵ֥ית
אֱלָהֲ/הֹ֖ם
דִּ֥י
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶֽם
וְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3606
all
Adj | N-ms
כְּסַ֣ף
kᵉçaph
H3702
silver
Adj
וּ/דְהַ֔ב
dᵉhab
H1722
gold
Adj | N-ms
דִּ֣י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
תְהַשְׁכַּ֔ח
shᵉkach
H7912
to find
Adj
בְּ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3606
all
Adj | N-ms
מְדִינַ֣ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
province
Adj
בָּבֶ֑ל
Babel
H895
Babylon
Adj
עִם֩
ʻim
H5974
with
Adj
הִתְנַדָּב֨וּת
nᵉdab
H5069
be willing
Adj
עַמָּ֤/א
ʻam
H5972
people
Adj | Art
וְ/כָֽהֲנַיָּ/א֙
kâhên
H3549
priest
Adj | N-mp | Art
מִֽתְנַדְּבִ֔ין
nᵉdab
H5069
be willing
Adj
לְ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1005
house
Adj | N-ms
אֱלָהֲ/הֹ֖ם
ʼĕlâhh
H426
god
Adj | Suff
דִּ֥י
dîy
H1768
that
Adj
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlêm
H3390
Jerusalem
Adj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 7:16
וְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
כְּסַ֣ף
kᵉçaph
H3702
"silver"
Adj
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.
וּ/דְהַ֔ב
dᵉhab
H1722
"gold"
Adj | N-ms
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.
דִּ֣י
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.
תְהַשְׁכַּ֔ח
shᵉkach
H7912
"to find"
Adj
This word means to find or discover something, either literally or figuratively. It's used in the Bible to describe finding things, like wisdom or God's favor. The KJV translates it simply as 'find'.
Definition: 1) to find 1a) (Aphel) to find 1b) (Ithp'al) to be found
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: find. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 5:12; Daniel 6:24.
בְּ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3606
"all"
Adj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for all or everything, used in the Bible to describe the entirety of something, like all people or all things. It appears in Genesis and Psalms to emphasize God's power over everything. This word is often translated as 'all' or 'every' in English Bibles.
Definition: 1) all, whole, the whole 1a) the whole of, all 1b) every, any, none
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: all, any, + (forasmuch) as, + be-(for this) cause, every, + no (manner, -ne), + there (where) -fore, + though, what (where, who) -soever, (the) whole. See also: Ezra 4:14; Daniel 3:29; Daniel 7:27.
מְדִינַ֣ת
mᵉdîynâh
H4083
"province"
Adj
In the Bible, a province refers to a region or district under a judge's authority. It appears in books like Daniel and Ezra, describing areas within ancient empires. The term is often translated as 'province' in the KJV.
Definition: district, province Aramaic of me.di.nah (מְדִינָה "province" H4082)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: province. See also: Ezra 4:15; Daniel 2:49; Daniel 3:30.
בָּבֶ֑ל
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.
עִם֩
ʻim
H5974
"with"
Adj
Means 'with' in the Bible, showing something is done together or at the same time, like in Genesis 1:26 where God says 'Let us make man in our image'.
Definition: 1) with 1a) together with, with 1b) with, during
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: by, from, like, to(-ward), with. See also: Ezra 5:2; Daniel 4:12; Daniel 7:21.
הִתְנַדָּב֨וּת
nᵉdab
H5069
"be willing"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to give freely or willingly, like a voluntary offering. It's used to describe someone who offers something without being forced. In the Bible, it appears in contexts like freewill offerings.
Definition: 1) to volunteer, offer freely 1a) (Ithpael) 1a1) to volunteer 1a2) to give freely, offer freely
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: (be minded of...own) freewill (offering), offer freely (willingly). See also: Ezra 7:13; Ezra 7:15; Ezra 7:16.
עַמָּ֤/א
ʻam
H5972
"people"
Adj | Art
This Hebrew word is similar to H5971 and also means a people or nation, like the people of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It's used to describe a group of people, and is often translated as people or nation in English Bibles. The word is used to convey a sense of community or collective identity.
Definition: people Aramaic of am (עַם ": people" H5971A)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: people. See also: Ezra 5:12; Daniel 3:7; Daniel 7:27.
וְ/כָֽהֲנַיָּ/א֙
kâhên
H3549
"priest"
Adj | N-mp | 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.
מִֽתְנַדְּבִ֔ין
nᵉdab
H5069
"be willing"
Adj
This Hebrew word means to give freely or willingly, like a voluntary offering. It's used to describe someone who offers something without being forced. In the Bible, it appears in contexts like freewill offerings.
Definition: 1) to volunteer, offer freely 1a) (Ithpael) 1a1) to volunteer 1a2) to give freely, offer freely
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: (be minded of...own) freewill (offering), offer freely (willingly). See also: Ezra 7:13; Ezra 7:15; Ezra 7:16.
לְ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1005
"house"
Adj | N-ms
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.
אֱלָהֲ/הֹ֖ם
ʼĕlâhh
H426
"god"
Adj | Suff
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.
דִּ֥י
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.
בִ/ירוּשְׁלֶֽם
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.
Study Notes — Ezra 7:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Ezra 7:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 7:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 7:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 7:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
- Sermons on Ezra 7:16
Context — Artaxerxes’ Letter for Ezra
14You are sent by the king and his seven counselors to evaluate Judah and Jerusalem according to the Law of your God, which is in your hand.
15Moreover, you are to take with you the silver and gold that the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose dwelling is in Jerusalem,
16together with all the silver and gold you may find in all the province of Babylon, as well as the freewill offerings of the people and priests to the house of their God in Jerusalem.
17With this money, therefore, you are to buy as many bulls, rams, and lambs as needed, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem. 18You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Chronicles 29:6 | Then the leaders of the households, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. |
| 2 | Ezra 1:4 | And let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.’” |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 29:9 | And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. |
| 4 | Ezra 1:6 | And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings. |
| 5 | 2 Corinthians 9:7 | Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. |
| 6 | 1 Chronicles 29:17 | I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. |
| 7 | 2 Corinthians 8:12 | For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. |
| 8 | Ezra 8:25–28 | and I weighed out to them the contribution of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites there had offered for the house of our God. I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold, 20 gold bowls valued at 1,000 darics, and two articles of fine polished bronze, as precious as gold. Then I told them, “You are holy to the LORD, and these articles are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the LORD, the God of your fathers. |
Ezra 7:16 Summary
[Ezra 7:16 is about collecting silver and gold to support the temple in Jerusalem, which shows us that God's work requires both spiritual and material resources, as seen in 2 Corinthians 9:6-11. The people and priests are giving freely to support the temple, and this teaches us about the value of generosity and giving to God's work. Just like the Israelites in Exodus 35:21, we can also contribute to God's work by giving willingly and generously. By doing so, we can be part of rebuilding and restoring God's work in our own communities.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the silver and gold in Ezra 7:16?
The silver and gold in Ezra 7:16 represent the financial resources provided by the king, his counselors, and the people to support the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, as seen in Ezra 7:15 and also in 2 Chronicles 36:23 where Cyrus the king issues a decree to rebuild the house of God.
Who are the people and priests mentioned in Ezra 7:16?
The people and priests mentioned in Ezra 7:16 refer to the Jewish community in Babylon who are making freewill offerings to support the temple in Jerusalem, similar to the spirit of giving seen in Exodus 35:21 and 2 Corinthians 9:7.
What is the purpose of collecting the silver and gold in Ezra 7:16?
The purpose of collecting the silver and gold in Ezra 7:16 is to buy the necessary items for the sacrifices and offerings at the temple, as stated in Ezra 7:17, which is in line with the instructions given in Leviticus 1:1-7 and Numbers 15:1-10.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Ezra?
This verse relates to the overall theme of Ezra by highlighting the reconstruction of the temple and the restoration of worship in Jerusalem, which is a central theme in the book of Ezra, as also seen in Ezra 1:1-4 and 6:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What role does generosity play in the life of a believer, and how can we apply this principle in our own lives?
- How does the concept of freewill offerings in Ezra 7:16 encourage us to think about our own giving and support for God's work?
- In what ways can we, like the people in Ezra's time, contribute to the rebuilding and restoration of God's work in our own communities?
- What does the collection of silver and gold in this verse teach us about the importance of material resources in supporting spiritual endeavors?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 7:16
And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon,.... Not that he might take it wherever he found it, whether the owners of it were willing he should have it or not;
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 7:16
And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
That thou canst find, i.e. procure, as that word is used, 26:12 119:162 2:5 3:13. Whatsoever thou canst get of my subjects by way of free gift. The free-will-offering of the people, to wit, of Israel.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
Ezra 7:16 And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which [is] in Jerusalem:Ver. 16. And all the silver and gold that thou canst find] And gold thirsty Babylon was not without great store of both, could the owners but find in their hearts to part with it to so pious a use: some did, and the rather because the king and his council began to them. With the freewill offering of the people] God’ s select people, of whom Moses singeth, "Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people!" Deuteronomy 33:29.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
(16) Which is in Jerusalem.—The repetition of this and similar phrases is after the manner of the literature of this period; but here, as in some other places, it implies deep reverence.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
Verse 16. And all the silver and gold] The king and his counsellors had already made a present to the house of the God of Israel; and Ezra is now empowered to receive any contribution which any of the inhabitants of the province of Babylon may think proper to give.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 7:16
16. (ii) The gifts of the king’s subjects in Babylon, (iii) freewill offerings of Jewish priests and people. that thou canst find] R.V. that thou shalt find. Permission is granted to Ezra to ask for contributions from the people of the province of Babylon. Many would be ready to assist the Jews who had lived among them for a hundred and thirty years. province of Babylon] Cf. Daniel 2:48-49; Daniel 3:1, &c. On ‘the province of the Medes’ see Ezra 6:2, ‘the province of Judah’ Ezra 5:8. with the freewill offering] i.e. along with, over and above, the voluntary contributions of their Jewish countrymen.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 7:16
16. That thou canst find in all… Babylon — That is, all that can be found in hands ready to contribute for the temple at Jerusalem — all that Ezra could collect in any part of Babylon.
Sermons on Ezra 7:16
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David - the Father by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the discovery of a stone with a mark on it, which suddenly takes on new meaning and significance. The speaker then mentions a brilliant lawyer |
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Our Awesome God - Part 4 by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes the act of worshiping God with a perfect heart, just as David and the people willingly offered their resources for the building of the temple. It reflects on |
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Reason for Leaving Gig Harbor by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill shares his personal journey of faith and the divine guidance he has received throughout his life, culminating in his decision to leave his pastoral role in Gig Harb |
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I Chronicles 29:9 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the art of giving to God, highlighting that true giving should come from a complete heart and be done willingly and joyfully. He explains that God does not n |
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(Basics) 17. Dead Works by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of being a cheerful giver in the eyes of God. He references 2 Corinthians 9:7, which states that God loves a cheerful giver. T |
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A Widow Who Becomes a Channel of God's Power by Otto Koning | Otto Koning shares a powerful testimony about a widow who, despite her poverty, becomes a channel of God's blessings by committing to give everything above her basic needs to suppo |
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The Hitchhiking Story by Otto Koning | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of hitchhiking and relying on God's provision. He recounts how he was stranded in Columbus and prayed for a ride to continu |