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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ezra/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />You and your fellow Israelites may then do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, in accordance with the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Any silver and gold that is left over may be used in whatever way you and your colleagues feel is the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whatever seems good to you and your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do, according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And whatever seems good to you and your brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do it according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And whatever seems good to you and your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“And whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, you may do in accordance with the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You may do whatever seems best to you and your brothers with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You may do whatever seems best to you and your brothers with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And whatsoever shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do ye after the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If any silver or gold is left, you and your people may use it for whatever pleases your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And whatsoever shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do ye after the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You and your relatives may do whatever you think is right with the rest of the silver and gold. However, what you do must conform to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You may use the silver and gold that is left over for whatever you and your people desire, in accordance with the will of your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Furthermore, the balance remaining of the silver and gold may be used for whatever other purpose you and your people desire, as long as such use is consistent with the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You may do whatever seems appropriate to you and your colleagues with the rest of the silver and the gold, in keeping with the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever shall seem good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do that after the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And whatever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and gold, that do after the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do that according to the will of your God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and that which to you and to your brothers is good to do with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God you do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and that which to thee and to thy brethren is good to do with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God ye do.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And whatever to thee and to thy brethren shall be good to do with the rest of the silver and gold; according to the will of your God ye shall do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And if it seem good to thee, and to thy brethren to do any thing with the rest of the silver and gold, do it according to the will of your God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But also, whatever it will please you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold, do so in accord with the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />You and your kinsmen may do whatever seems best to you with the remainder of the silver and gold, as your God wills.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whatever seems good to you and your colleagues to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do, according to the will of your God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And whatsoever shall seem good to you and to your brethren to do with the rest of this money, do according to the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And anything that is pleasing for you and for your brothers to do with the remainder of this money, according to the pleasure of your God you will do.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And whatsoever shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do ye after the will of your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And whatever it shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do as it is pleasing to your God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/7-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=1750" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm">Artaxerxes' Letter for Ezra</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>With 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. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/252.htm" title="252: ʾɛ·ḥa·yiḵ (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A brother. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'ach.">You and your brothers</a> <a href="/hebrew/5648.htm" title="5648: lə·me‘·baḏ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To make, do. (Aramaic) corresponding to abad; to do, make, prepare, keep, etc.">may do</a> <a href="/hebrew/4101.htm" title="4101: ū·māh (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- What?. (Aramaic) corresponding to mah.">whatever</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: ḏî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ʿă·la·yiḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3191.htm" title="3191: yî·ṭaḇ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be good or pleasing. (Aramaic) corresponding to yatab.">seems best</a> <a href="/hebrew/7606.htm" title="7606: biš·’ār (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Rest, remainder. (Aramaic) corresponding to sh'ar.">with the rest</a> <a href="/hebrew/3702.htm" title="3702: kas·pā (N-msd) -- Silver. (Aramaic) corresponding to keceph.">of the silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/1722.htm" title="1722: wə·ḏa·hă·ḇāh (Conj-w:: N-msd) -- Gold. (Aramaic) corresponding to zahab; gold.">and gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7470.htm" title="7470: kir·‘ūṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- Pleasure, will. (Aramaic) corresponding to r'uwth; desire.">according to the will</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hă·ḵōm (N-msc:: 2mp) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of your God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5648.htm" title="5648: ta·‘aḇ·ḏūn (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To make, do. (Aramaic) corresponding to abad; to do, make, prepare, keep, etc."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>You must deliver to the God of Jerusalem all the articles given to you for the service of the house of your God.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a></span><br />A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-13.htm">Philippians 2:13</a></span><br />For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a></span><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-10.htm">Matthew 6:10</a></span><br />Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29</a></span><br />So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a></span><br />For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-5.htm">Romans 14:5</a></span><br />One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-5.htm">Exodus 35:5</a></span><br />Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10</a></span><br />Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And whatever shall seem good to you, and to your brothers, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God.</p><p class="hdg">whatsoever</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/12-15.htm">2 Kings 12:15</a></b></br> Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/22-7.htm">2 Kings 22:7</a></b></br> Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.</p><p class="hdg">that do</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/7-26.htm">Ezra 7:26</a></b></br> And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether <i>it be</i> unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-17.htm">Ephesians 5:17</a></b></br> Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord <i>is</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Best</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/ezra/7-9.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/ezra/6-10.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/ezra/4-14.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-13.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/ezra/1-4.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-12.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/ezra/8-27.htm">Best</a> <a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/ezra/8-18.htm">Good</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">Right</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-32.htm">Seem</a> <a href="/esther/3-11.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/ezra/7-22.htm">Silver</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra goes up to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra blesses God for this favor</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ezra/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ezra/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>You and your brothers</b><br>This phrase refers to Ezra and his fellow Israelites, particularly the priests and Levites who were returning to Jerusalem from Babylon. The mention of "brothers" emphasizes the communal and familial nature of the Jewish people, highlighting their shared responsibility in the religious and cultural restoration of Jerusalem. This reflects the broader biblical theme of community and unity among God's people, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>.<p><b>may do whatever seems best</b><br>This indicates a level of trust and autonomy given to Ezra and his companions. It suggests that they were seen as wise and capable leaders, entrusted with making decisions for the welfare of the community. This autonomy is significant in the context of the Persian Empire, where local leaders were often given authority to manage their own affairs, as long as they remained loyal to the empire. It also reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where God's people are entrusted with resources and responsibilities to manage wisely, as seen in the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).<p><b>with the rest of the silver and gold</b><br>The silver and gold mentioned here were part of the offerings and resources provided by the Persian king Artaxerxes for the temple in Jerusalem. This reflects the historical context of the Persian policy of supporting local religions to maintain peace and loyalty within the empire. The provision of these resources underscores the importance of the temple in Jewish worship and the restoration efforts. It also connects to the broader biblical theme of God's provision for His people, as seen in the Exodus narrative where the Israelites received gold and silver from the Egyptians (<a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a>).<p><b>according to the will of your God</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the centrality of God's will in the decision-making process. It reflects the biblical principle that all actions and decisions should align with God's purposes and commands. This is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, where obedience to God's will is paramount, as seen in Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (<a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a>). It also highlights the covenant relationship between God and His people, where they are called to live in accordance with His laws and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest, Ezra was a leader among the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was tasked with teaching the laws of God to the people of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/artaxerxes.htm">Artaxerxes</a></b><br>The Persian king who issued a decree allowing Ezra and other Jews to return to Jerusalem. He provided resources and authority for Ezra's mission.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_jews.htm">The Jews</a></b><br>The Jewish exiles who returned with Ezra to Jerusalem. They were tasked with rebuilding their community and religious practices according to the Law of Moses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city to which Ezra and the exiles returned. It was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Jews in Jerusalem. Ezra's mission included ensuring proper worship and adherence to the Law in the Temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a></b><br>Ezra and the Jews were entrusted with resources and given the freedom to use them wisely. This teaches us about the responsibility of stewardship and making decisions that align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_will.htm">Seeking God's Will</a></b><br>The phrase "according to the will of your God" emphasizes the importance of seeking and aligning with God's will in all decisions. This is a call for prayerful consideration and discernment in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_collaboration.htm">Community and Collaboration</a></b><br>The involvement of "you and your fellow Jews" highlights the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes. We are reminded to work together with others in our faith communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Ezra's leadership and the actions of the Jews demonstrate faith in action. We are encouraged to actively live out our faith through our decisions and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ezra_8_25-27's_wealth_match_era_data.htm">In Ezra 8:25-27, do the large amounts of silver and gold conflict with known trade or economic data from that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_a_king_aid_a_jewish_priest.htm">In Ezra 7:11-20, how could a foreign monarch have so willingly granted vast resources and freedom to a Jewish priest when such acts were uncommon in that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_temple_vessels_returned_intact.htm">If the original temple vessels in Ezra 1:7 had been melted down by the Babylonians, how could these exact items be returned intact?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_the_evidence_for_1_chr_18_7-11.htm">Where is the archaeological evidence to substantiate the extensive tributes of gold, silver, and bronze mentioned in 1 Chronicles 18:7-11?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">The rest</span> <span class= "bld">. . .</span>--This clause of large latitude would be of great importance for the general beautify. ing of the Temple (<a href="/ezra/7-27.htm" title="Blessed be the LORD God of our fathers, which has put such a thing as this in the king's heart, to beautify the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem:">Ezra 7:27</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/7-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">You and your brothers</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֜ךְ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_252.htm">Strong's 252: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may do</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמֶעְבַּ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·me‘·baḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5648.htm">Strong's 5648: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make, prepare, keep</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whatever</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4101.htm">Strong's 4101: </a> </span><span class="str2">Interrogative what?, what!, indefinitely what</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seems best</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵיטַ֗ב</span> <span class="translit">(yî·ṭaḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3191.htm">Strong's 3191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be good or pleasing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the rest</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׁאָ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(biš·’ār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7606.htm">Strong's 7606: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rest, remainder</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the silver</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּסְפָּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(kas·pā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3702.htm">Strong's 3702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Silver, money</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gold,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדַהֲבָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏa·hă·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to the will</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּרְע֥וּת</span> <span class="translit">(kir·‘ūṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7470.htm">Strong's 7470: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasure, will </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלָהֲכֹ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lā·hă·ḵōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> </span><span class="str2">God</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/7-18.htm">Ezra 7:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/7-18.htm">OT History: Ezra 7:18 Whatever shall seem good to you (Ezr. 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