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id="par"><a href="/niv/ezra/8.htm">New International Version</a> and I weighed out to them the offering of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his advisers, his officials and all Israel present there had donated for the house of our God. <a href="/nlt/ezra/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> to be in charge of transporting the silver, the gold, the gold bowls, and the other items that the king, his council, his officials, and all the people of Israel had presented for the Temple of God. <a href="/esv/ezra/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And I weighed out to them the silver and the gold and the vessels, the offering for the house of our God that the king and his counselors and his lords and all Israel there present had offered. <a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/ezra/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellers, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered: <a href="/nkjv/ezra/8.htm">New King James Version</a> and weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the articles, the offering for the house of our God which the king and his counselors and his princes, and all Israel who were present, had offered. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the utensils, the offering for the house of our God which the king, his counselors, his officials, and all Israel who were present there had contributed. <a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold and the utensils, the offering for the house of our God which the king and his counselors and his princes and all Israel present there had offered. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the utensils, the offering for the house of our God which the king and his counselors and his princes, and all Israel present there, had offered. <a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the utensils, the contribution for the house of our God which the king and his counselors and his princes and all Israel present there had offered. <a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the utensils, the offering for the house of our God which the king, his advisers, his officials, and all Israel who were present there had offered. <a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the articles—the contribution for the house of our God that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites who were present had offered. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the articles—the contribution for the house of our God that the king, his counselors, his leaders, and all the Israelites who were present had offered. <a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> and weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering for the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his princes, and all Israel there present, had offered: <a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> and weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering for the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his princes, and all Israel there present, had offered: <a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I weighed for them the silver, the gold, and the utensils. [These were] the contributions that the king, his advisers, his officials, and all the Israelites had contributed for our God's temple. <a href="/gnt/ezra/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then I weighed out the silver, the gold, and the utensils which the emperor, his advisers and officials, and the people of Israel had given to be used in the Temple, and I gave it to the priests. <a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> and divided between them the silver, the gold, the vessels, and the offering for the Temple of our God which the king had offered, along with his advisors, his senior officials, and all of Israel assembled there. <a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a> and I weighed out to them the silver, the gold, and the vessels intended for the temple of our God--items that the king, his advisers, his officials, and all Israel who were present had contributed. <a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering for the house of our God, which the king, and his counselors, and his officials, and all Israel there present, had offered: <a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counselors, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered: <a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a> and weighed to them the silver, the gold, and the vessels, even the offering for the house of our God, which the king, his counselors, his princes, and all Israel there present, had offered. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I weigh to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, a raised-offering of the house of our God, that the king, and his counselors, and his heads, and all Israel—those present—lifted up; <a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and I weigh to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, a heave-offering of the house of our God, that the king, and his counsellors, and his heads, and all Israel -- those present -- lifted up; <a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And I shall weigh to them the silver and the gold, and the vessels of the oblation of the house of God, that the king and his counselors and his chiefs and all Israel being found had lifted up.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I weighed unto them the silver and gold, and the vessels consecrated for the house of our God, which the king and his counsellors, and his princes, and all Israel, that were found had offered. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I weighed out to them the silver and the gold, and the vessels consecrated to the house of our God, which had been offered by the king, and by his counselors and his leaders, and by all those of Israel who had been found. <a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a> and I weighed out before them the silver and the gold and the vessels offered for the house of our God by the king, his counselors, his officials, and all the Israelites of that region. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And I weighed out to them the silver and the gold and the vessels, the offering for the house of our God that the king, his counselors, his lords, and all Israel there present had offered;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And counted to them the silver and the gold and the vessels, even the offering for the house of our God which the king and his noblemen and his princes and all Israel there present had offered; <a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And I counted for them silver and gold and the finest vessels of the house of our God, which the King and his Freemen and his Princes and all Israel gave of what was found there.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> and weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering for the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his princes, and all Israel there present, had offered; <a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And I weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of the first-fruits of the house of our God, which the king, and his councillors, and his princes, and all Israel that were found, had dedicated. <a href="/parallel/ezra/8-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=2130" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezra/8.htm">Priests to Guard the Offerings</a> 24Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers, 25<a href="/hebrew/8254.htm" title="8254: wå̄·ʾɛš·qō·lå̄h (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-1cs:: 3fs) -- To weigh. A primitive root; to suspend or poise.">and I weighed out</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep-l:: Pro-3mp) -- ">to them</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8641.htm" title="8641: tə·rū·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Contribution, offering (for sacred uses). Or trumah; from ruwm; a present, especially in sacrifice or as tribute.">the contribution</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: hak·ke·sep̄ (Art:: N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: hak·kê·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">the articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">that the king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm" title="3289: wə·yō·‘ă·ṣāw (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To advise, counsel. A primitive root; to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve.">his counselors,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">his leaders,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-fs) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: han·nim·ṣā·’îm (Art:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To attain to, find. ">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: ha·hê·rî·mū (Art:: V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">had offered</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">for the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê·nū (N-mpc:: 1cp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">of our God.</a> 26I weighed out into their hands 650 talents of silver, articles of silver weighing 100 talents, 100 talents of gold,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a> Then the leaders of the families, 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. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ... <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a> And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. / Everyone who had blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, or articles of fine leather, brought them. ... <a href="/2_kings/12-4.htm">2 Kings 12:4-15</a> Then Joash said to the priests, “Collect all the money brought as sacred gifts into the house of the LORD—the census money, the money from vows, and the money brought voluntarily into the house of the LORD. / Let every priest receive it from his constituency, and let it be used to repair any damage found in the temple.” / By the twenty-third year of the reign of Joash, however, the priests had not yet repaired the damage to the temple. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/24-8.htm">2 Chronicles 24:8-14</a> At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD. / And a proclamation was issued in Judah and Jerusalem that they were to bring to the LORD the tax imposed by Moses the servant of God on Israel in the wilderness. / All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12-19</a> And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. / Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. ... <a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Nehemiah 10:32-39</a> We also place ourselves under the obligation to contribute a third of a shekel yearly for the service of the house of our God: / for the showbread, for the regular grain offerings and burnt offerings, for the Sabbath offerings, for the New Moons and appointed feasts, for the holy offerings, for the sin offerings to make atonement for Israel, and for all the duties of the house of our God. / We have cast lots among the priests, Levites, and people for the donation of wood by our families at the appointed times each year. They are to bring it to the house of our God to burn on the altar of the LORD our God, as it is written in the Law. ... <a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44-47</a> And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. / For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-4</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ... <a href="/2_corinthians/8-19.htm">2 Corinthians 8:19-21</a> More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. / We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-5.htm">2 Corinthians 9:5-7</a> So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly. / Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / 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. <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a> And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ... <a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29-30</a> So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. <a href="/acts/24-17.htm">Acts 24:17</a> After several years, then, I returned to Jerusalem to bring alms to my people and to present offerings.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And weighed to them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered:weighed<a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Ezra 8:33</a> Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites;<a href="/ezra/1-8.htm">Ezra 1:8</a> Even those did Cyrus king of Persia bring forth by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, and numbered them unto Sheshbazzar, the prince of Judah.<a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20,21</a> Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: … the silver<a href="/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15,16</a> And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellers have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/7-15.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/ezra/7-18.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/ezra/8-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-19.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/ezra/6-10.htm">Present</a> <a href="/ezra/8-20.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/ezra/7-22.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/ezra/7-19.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-2.htm">Weigh</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-9.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/10-4.htm">Weight</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/12-20.htm">Advisers</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Articles</a> <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/job/3-14.htm">Counsellors</a> <a href="/job/3-14.htm">Counselors</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-39.htm">Heave-Offering</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/136-3.htm">Lords</a> <a href="/ezra/8-35.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/ezra/8-28.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Present</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Utensils</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Weigh</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-26.htm">Weight</a> <a href="/esther/1-13.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 8</div>1. <a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon</a> 15. <a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple</a> 21. <a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">He keeps a fast</a> 24. <a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests</a> 31. <a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">From Ahava they come to Jerusalem</a> 33. <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">The treasure is weighed in the temple</a> 36. <a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">The commission is delivered</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Hebrew context, the word used here implies a meticulous process, ensuring that what is given is exact and honest. This reflects the integrity and responsibility required in handling sacred offerings. It underscores the importance of stewardship in the service of God, a principle that resonates throughout Scripture, emphasizing that what is given to God must be handled with utmost care and precision.the offering of silver and gold Silver and gold were considered valuable commodities in ancient times, often used in trade and as a measure of wealth. In the context of the temple, these metals were not just material wealth but symbolized the dedication and sacrifice of the people. The offering represents the collective devotion of the Israelites, a tangible expression of their commitment to the worship and service of God. This act of giving is a reminder of the biblical principle that where one's treasure is, there the heart will be also (<a href="/matthew/6-21.htm">Matthew 6:21</a>).and the articles The term "articles" refers to the sacred vessels and items used in temple worship. These were not merely functional objects but held spiritual significance, representing the holiness and sanctity of the worship practices. The careful handling and transportation of these articles highlight the reverence and respect for the things of God, a theme that is consistent throughout the Old Testament, where the sacred is always treated with the utmost honor.that the king, his counselors, his officials The involvement of the king and his officials indicates a level of political and social support for the rebuilding of the temple. This collaboration between religious and secular authorities underscores the providence of God in moving the hearts of leaders to support His purposes. It also reflects the biblical truth that God can use anyone, regardless of their position or background, to fulfill His divine plans.and all Israel who were present This phrase emphasizes the unity and collective effort of the Israelite community. It was not just the leaders but all the people who contributed to the cause. This communal participation is a powerful testament to the shared faith and commitment of the Israelites. It serves as an inspiration for the church today, reminding believers of the strength and impact of working together in unity for the glory of God.had contributed for the house of our God The phrase "house of our God" refers to the temple, the central place of worship for the Israelites. The contributions were not merely for a building but for the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. This highlights the importance of the temple in the spiritual life of Israel, serving as a focal point for worship, sacrifice, and communion with God. It is a reminder of the significance of dedicating resources and efforts to the places and practices that facilitate a deeper relationship with the Divine.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) And weighed.--The gold and silver were in bars. According to the best computation, the silver would amount to a quarter of a million of our money, and the gold to about three-quarters of a million.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - And weighed unto the the silver, etc. We may gather from this that the silver and gold were in bars or ingots, and not in coined money. The Persians had coined money at this tin. e, but the Treasury kept the bulk of its stores in bars (Herod., 3:96). <a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and ואשקולה (wā·’eš·qō·w·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> I weighed out וָאֶשְׁקֳלָ֣ה‪‬ (wā·’eš·qo·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8254.htm">Strong's 8254: </a> To suspend, poise to them לָהֶ֔ם (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They the contribution תְּרוּמַ֣ת (tə·rū·maṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8641.htm">Strong's 8641: </a> Contribution, offering (for sacred uses) of silver הַכֶּ֥סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case gold הַזָּהָ֖ב (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the articles הַכֵּלִ֑ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus that the king, הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king his counselors, וְיֹעֲצָ֣יו (wə·yō·‘ă·ṣāw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3289.htm">Strong's 3289: </a> To advise, to deliberate, resolve his leaders, וְשָׂרָ֔יו (wə·śā·rāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the Israelites יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc there הַנִּמְצָאִֽים׃ (han·nim·ṣā·’îm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present had offered הַהֵרִ֙ימוּ֙ (ha·hê·rî·mū) Article | Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> To be high actively, to rise, raise for the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of our God. אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:25 And weighed to them the silver (Ezr. 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