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Let the governor of the Jews and the Jewish elders rebuild this house of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Do not disturb the construction of the Temple of God. Let it be rebuilt on its original site, and do not hinder the governor of Judah and the elders of the Jews in their work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let the work on this house of God alone. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leave that work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild that house of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Leave this work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Leave this work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Leave that work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild that house of God in its <i>designated</i> place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Leave the work on this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the Jewish elders rebuild this house of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leave the construction of the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leave the construction of the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let the Jewish governor and leaders rebuild it where it stood before. And stop slowing them down! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't interfere with the work on God's temple. Let the governor of the Jews and the leaders of Judah rebuild God's temple on its [original] foundation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and do not interfere with its construction. Let the governor of Judah and the Jewish leaders rebuild the Temple of God where it stood before. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Leave the work on this Temple of God alone! Let the Jewish governor and the Jewish leaders build this Temple of God on its site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Leave the work on this temple of God alone. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this temple of God in its proper place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Leave the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews, and the elders of the Jews, build this house of God in its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Leave the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />let alone the work of this house of God, let the governor of the Jews, and [the] elders of the Jews, build this house of God on its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> let alone the work of this house of God, let the governor of the Jews, and the elders of the Jews, build this house of God on its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Leave to the works of this house of God: the prefect of the Jews and the old men of the Jews, they shall build this house of God upon its place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And let that temple of God be built by the governor of the Jews, and by their ancients, that they may build that house of God in its place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and let this temple of God be released to the governor of the Jews and to their elders, so that they may build that house of God in its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let the governor and the elders of the Jews continue the work on that house of God; they are to rebuild it on its former site.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />let the work on this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let the work of the house of God alone: let the Jews and the Jewish exiles build the house of God in its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Leave the ministry of the house of God alone so that the Jews will perform it, and the captivity of the Jews of the house of God will be built on its place.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now let alone the work of the house of God: let the rulers of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build that house of God on its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/6-7.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=1354" 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/6.htm">The Decree of Darius</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>Therefore Darius decreed: To Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and your associates and officials in the region: You must stay away from that place! <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5673.htm" title="5673: la·‘ă·ḇî·ḏaṯ (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Work, service. (Aramaic) from abad; labor or business.">Leave this work</a> <a href="/hebrew/1791.htm" title="1791: ḏêḵ (Adj-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) or dak (Aramaic); prolonged from da'; this."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">on the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hā (N-msd) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7662.htm" title="7662: šə·ḇu·qū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To leave, let alone. (Aramaic) corresponding to the root of Showbeq; to quit, i.e. Allow to remain.">alone.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6347.htm" title="6347: pa·ḥaṯ (N-msc) -- A governor. (Aramaic) corresponding to pechah.">Let the governor</a> <a href="/hebrew/7868.htm" title="7868: ū·lə·śā·ḇê (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- To be hoary. (Aramaic) corresponding to siyb.">and elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3062.htm" title="3062: yə·hū·ḏā·yê (N-proper-ms) -- An inhab. of Judah. (Aramaic) patrial from Yhuwd; a Jehudaite (or Judaite), i.e. Jew."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3062.htm" title="3062: yə·hū·ḏā·yê (N-proper-ms) -- An inhab. of Judah. (Aramaic) patrial from Yhuwd; a Jehudaite (or Judaite), i.e. Jew.">of the Jews</a> <a href="/hebrew/1124.htm" title="1124: yiḇ·nō·wn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To build. (Aramaic) or bnah (Aramaic); corresponding to banah; to build.">rebuild</a> <a href="/hebrew/1791.htm" title="1791: ḏêḵ (Adj-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) or dak (Aramaic); prolonged from da'; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1005.htm" title="1005: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. (Aramaic) corresponding to bayith.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hā (N-msd) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘al- (Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/870.htm" title="870: ’aṯ·rêh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A place. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to that of 'Athariym; a place; (adverb) after.">its original site.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered.…<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="/ezra/1-3.htm">Ezra 1:3</a></span><br />Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Ezra 4:3</a></span><br />But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/5-13.htm">Ezra 5:13-15</a></span><br />In the first year of his reign, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God. / He also removed from the temple of Babylon the gold and silver articles belonging to the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken and carried there from the temple in Jerusalem. King Cyrus gave these articles to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom he appointed governor / and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a></span><br />And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a></span><br />who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-13.htm">Isaiah 45:13</a></span><br />I will raise up Cyrus in righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free, but not for payment or reward, says the LORD of Hosts.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/haggai/1-8.htm">Haggai 1:8</a></span><br />Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a></span><br />“The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">2 Chronicles 36:22-23</a></span><br />In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-26.htm">Daniel 6:26</a></span><br />I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a></span><br />So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-19.htm">Acts 15:19</a></span><br />It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-2</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a></span><br />because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-6.htm">Philippians 1:6</a></span><br />being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.</p><p class="hdg">Let the work</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38,39</a></b></br> And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Build</a> <a href="/ezra/5-9.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/ezra/6-6.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/ezra/6-5.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-18.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-14.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/ezra/5-15.htm">Rebuild</a> <a href="/ezra/5-9.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/ezra/6-6.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/ezra/5-15.htm">Site</a> <a href="/ezra/6-5.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/5-8.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/6-3.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Build</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Governor</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">House</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-2.htm">Jewish</a> <a href="/ezra/6-8.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Leave</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-5.htm">Rebuild</a> <a href="/ezra/8-16.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/nahum/1-8.htm">Site</a> <a href="/ezra/6-15.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/ezra/6-22.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-1.htm">Darius, finding the decree of Cyrus, makes a new decree for building</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-13.htm">By the help of Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai the temple is finished</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">The feast of the dedication is kept</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/6-19.htm">and the Passover</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/6.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/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Leave this work on the house of God alone.</b><br>This command comes from King Darius in response to the opposition faced by the Jews during the rebuilding of the temple. The decree emphasizes the sovereignty of God over earthly rulers and the divine mandate to restore the temple. Historically, this reflects the Persian policy of allowing subjugated peoples to practice their religions, which was a strategic move to maintain peace in the empire. Theologically, it underscores the idea that God's plans cannot be thwarted by human opposition, echoing themes found in <a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27</a>.<p><b>Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God</b><br>The governor referred to is likely Zerubbabel, who was appointed to oversee the reconstruction. The elders represent the leadership of the Jewish community, emphasizing the importance of communal effort in fulfilling God's commands. This phrase highlights the restoration of Jewish leadership and governance after the Babylonian exile, aligning with the prophetic promises of restoration found in <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Jeremiah 29:10-14</a>. It also prefigures the New Testament concept of the church as a community of believers working together to build the spiritual house of God (<a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a>).<p><b>on its original site.</b><br>The temple's original site is Mount Moriah in Jerusalem, where Solomon's temple once stood. This location is significant as it is traditionally believed to be the site where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22), symbolizing faith and obedience. The rebuilding on the original site signifies continuity with the past and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. It also foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence with His people through Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating that true worship is centered in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/darius_the_king.htm">Darius the King</a></b><br>The Persian king who issued the decree allowing the Jews to continue rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_governor_of_the_jews.htm">The Governor of the Jews</a></b><br>Likely referring to Zerubbabel, who was appointed as the governor of Judah and played a key role in the rebuilding efforts.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_elders.htm">Jewish Elders</a></b><br>Leaders among the Jewish people who were responsible for overseeing the reconstruction of the temple.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_god.htm">The House of God</a></b><br>Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was being rebuilt after the Babylonian exile.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple was located, central to Jewish worship and identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_and_human_responsibility.htm">Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility</a></b><br>God's sovereignty is evident in the decree of a pagan king, yet the responsibility to act falls on the Jewish leaders. We must recognize God's hand in our circumstances and respond with obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>The temple was central to Jewish worship, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Today, we must prioritize our relationship with God and the communal worship of Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_the_face_of_opposition.htm">Perseverance in the Face of Opposition</a></b><br>The rebuilding faced opposition, yet the decree to "leave the work alone" shows God's protection. We should persevere in our God-given tasks, trusting in His provision and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the temple signifies a renewal of faith and community. In our lives, God desires to restore and renew us, calling us back to Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_historical_proof_of_ezra_6's_temple.htm">Is there any external historical evidence supporting the swift completion of the Temple described in Ezra 6:13-15?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/resolve_ezra_5_17_vs._persian_timeline.htm">(Ezra 5:17) How do we resolve apparent inconsistencies between this passage's account of Persian rule and known Persian chronology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/pahrath-moab_children_freed__2,812_or_2,818.htm">How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_6_50-53_alter_names.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 6:50-53 omit or alter certain names compared to other lists (compare Ezra 7:1-5), and what does this suggest about its trustworthiness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/6-7.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">Leave the work</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲבִידַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·ḇî·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5673.htm">Strong's 5673: </a> </span><span class="str2">Labor, business</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the</span><br /><span class="heb">דֵ֑ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ḏêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1791.htm">Strong's 1791: </a> </span><span class="str2">This</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלָהָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lā·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> </span><span class="str2">God</span><br /><br /><span class="word">alone.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבֻ֕קוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇu·qū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7662.htm">Strong's 7662: </a> </span><span class="str2">To quit, allow to remain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Let the governor</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּחַ֤ת</span> <span class="translit">(pa·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6347.htm">Strong's 6347: </a> </span><span class="str2">A governor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and elders</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְשָׂבֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·śā·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7868.htm">Strong's 7868: </a> </span><span class="str2">To become aged, to grow gray</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Jews</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוּדָיֵא֙</span> <span class="translit">(yə·hū·ḏā·yê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jews -- inhabitants of Judah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rebuild</span><br /><span class="heb">יִבְנ֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(yiḇ·nō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> </span><span class="str2">To build</span><br /><br /><span class="word">this</span><br /><span class="heb">דֵ֖ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ḏêḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1791.htm">Strong's 1791: </a> </span><span class="str2">This</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּית־</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלָהָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lā·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> </span><span class="str2">God</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its original site.</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתְרֵֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’aṯ·rêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_870.htm">Strong's 870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A place, after</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/6-7.htm">Ezra 6:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/6-7.htm">OT History: Ezra 6:7 Let the work of this house (Ezr. 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