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All the weight was written down at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>A notation was made</i> for everything by number and weight, and all the weight was recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Everything was numbered and weighed, and all the weight was recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Everything <i>was</i> numbered and weighed, and all the weight was recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Everything <i>was</i> numbered <i>and</i> weighed, and all the weight was written down at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Every piece was counted and weighed, and all the weight was recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everything was counted, weighed, and recorded. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everything was counted and weighed, and the entire weight was recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everything was counted and weighed, and a complete record was made at the same time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Distribution was according to inventory and weight, with all weights being recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Everything was verified by number and by weight, and the total weight was written down at that time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Everything was counted and weighed; and all the weight was written at that time. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />by number, by weight of everyone, and all the weight is written at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> by number, by weight of every one, and all the weight is written at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In number, in weight to all: and all the weight shall be written in that time.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />According to the number and weight of every thing: and all the weight was written at that time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />This was done according to the number and weight of everything; and every weight was written down at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Everything was in order as to number and weight, and the total weight was registered. At that same time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The total was counted and weighed, and the weight of everything was recorded.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />By number and by weight of everything; and all the weight of everything was written down at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />In number by weight for everything, and all the weight was written at that time.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the whole by number and by weight; and all the weight was written at that time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />All things <i>were reckoned</i> by number and weight, and the whole weight was written <i>down</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/8-34.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=2242" 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/8.htm">Arrival in Jerusalem</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lak·kōl (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">Everything</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: bə·mis·pār (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">was verified by number</a> <a href="/hebrew/4948.htm" title="4948: bə·miš·qāl (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Weight. From shaqal; weight; hence, weighing.">and weight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and the total</a> <a href="/hebrew/4948.htm" title="4948: ham·miš·qāl (Art:: N-ms) -- Weight. From shaqal; weight; hence, weighing.">weight</a> <a href="/hebrew/3789.htm" title="3789: way·yik·kā·ṯêḇ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To write. A primitive root; to grave, by implication, to write.">was recorded</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: ha·hî (Art:: Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">at that</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: bā·‘êṯ (Prep-b, Art:: N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">time.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>Then the exiles who had returned from captivity sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel: 12 bulls for all Israel, 96 rams, 77 lambs, and a sin offering of 12 male goats. All this was a burnt offering to the LORD.…<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_chronicles/24-11.htm">2 Chronicles 24:11</a></span><br />Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-10.htm">2 Kings 12:10-12</a></span><br />Whenever they saw that there was a large amount of money in the chest, the royal scribe and the high priest would go up, count the money brought into the house of the LORD, and tie it up in bags. / Then they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders, / masons, and stonecutters. They also purchased timber and dressed stone to repair the damage to the house of the LORD, and they paid the other expenses of the temple repairs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-20.htm">1 Chronicles 26:20-28</a></span><br />Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12-19</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-38.htm">Nehemiah 10:38-39</a></span><br />A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-4.htm">2 Kings 22:4-7</a></span><br />“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a></span><br />So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1</a></span><br />So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-44.htm">Nehemiah 12:44</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a></span><br />For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-12.htm">Luke 19:12-27</a></span><br />So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. / Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. / But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a></span><br />Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20-21</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-12.htm">2 Corinthians 9:12-13</a></span><br />For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/9-20.htm">Accounted</a> <a href="/ezra/1-8.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/ezra/4-5.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/ezra/5-12.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/ezra/2-65.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/ezra/6-2.htm">Record</a> <a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/ezra/7-12.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/ezra/8-30.htm">Weight</a> <a href="/ezra/7-16.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/ezra/6-18.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Accounted</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-13.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/job/16-7.htm">Entire</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-24.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-66.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-5.htm">Record</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/ezra/10-13.htm">Time</a> <a href="/job/6-2.htm">Weighed</a> <a href="/job/6-3.htm">Weight</a> <a href="/ezra/10-12.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-1.htm">The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-21.htm">He keeps a fast</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-31.htm">From Ahava they come to Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-33.htm">The treasure is weighed in the temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/8-36.htm">The commission is delivered</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'; 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The verification process underscores the importance of integrity and accountability in the stewardship of resources dedicated to God. This practice reflects the broader biblical principle of honesty and transparency, as seen in passages like <a href="/2_corinthians/8-20.htm">2 Corinthians 8:20-21</a>, where Paul emphasizes the importance of avoiding any suspicion in the administration of church funds. The careful accounting also mirrors the detailed instructions given for the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus, where every material was accounted for and used according to God's specifications.<p><b>and the total weight was recorded at that time</b><br>Recording the total weight signifies the importance of documentation and record-keeping in ancient times, especially concerning sacred offerings. This practice ensured that the offerings were used appropriately and served as a historical record for future generations. The act of recording can be seen as a precursor to the genealogies and records found throughout the Bible, such as in the books of Chronicles, which serve to preserve the history and faithfulness of God's people. This meticulous recording also points to the prophetic fulfillment of God's promises, as the return from exile and the restoration of the temple were significant events in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, foreshadowing the ultimate restoration through Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest who led a group of exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in the spiritual and physical restoration of the Jewish community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylon.htm">Babylon</a></b><br>The place from which the Jewish exiles, including Ezra, returned to Jerusalem. It represents a place of captivity and exile for the Israelites.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The destination of Ezra and the exiles, where they aimed to restore the temple and reestablish the worship of God according to the Law.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exiles.htm">The Exiles</a></b><br>The group of Israelites returning with Ezra, tasked with carrying valuable offerings and temple articles back to Jerusalem.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_articles.htm">The Temple Articles</a></b><br>Sacred items that were carried back to Jerusalem, which needed to be accounted for accurately to ensure their proper use in worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_stewardship.htm">Integrity in Stewardship</a></b><br>The careful verification of the temple articles by number and weight underscores the importance of integrity and accountability in handling resources, especially those dedicated to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_things.htm">Faithfulness in Small Things</a></b><br>The detailed recording of weights and numbers teaches us that faithfulness in small tasks is crucial. God values our attention to detail and our commitment to honesty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The collective effort of the exiles in ensuring the safe return and accurate accounting of the temple articles highlights the importance of community responsibility in achieving God’s purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_leadership.htm">Trust in Leadership</a></b><br>Ezra’s leadership and the trust placed in him by the community demonstrate the importance of trustworthy leaders who are committed to God’s work.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_blame.htm">Why did the Millerites' prophecy fail in 1844?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_ezra_8_2-14_genealogies.htm">In Ezra 8:2-14, how can these genealogies be accurately verified given the long exile gap and sparse extrabiblical records?</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/is_shaharaim's_moab_claim_verifiable.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:8, how historically or archaeologically verifiable is the claim that Shaharaim fathered children in Moab?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(34) <span class= "bld">By number</span> <span class= "bld">and by weight.</span>--The number of the vessels and the weight of the ingots were recorded and laid up for security.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">By number and by</span> <span class="cmt_word">weight.</span> The gold and the silver were weighed; the vessels were both counted and weighed; the object being to see that what was delivered to Meremoth corresponded exactly with what Ezra had given in charge to Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and others at Ahava (see above, vers. 24-27). <span class="cmt_word">All</span> <span class="cmt_word">the weight was written at that time</span>. Not only were the vessels counted and weighed, but an inventory of them was made by the priests in charge of the temple, and the weight of every vessel noted. Such was the care taken to prevent any embezzlement of the temple property by its custodians. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/8-34.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">Everything</span><br /><span class="heb">לַכֹּ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(lak·kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was verified by number</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִסְפָּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·mis·pār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> </span><span class="str2">A number, definite, indefinite, narration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and weight,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁקָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·qāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4948.htm">Strong's 4948: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, weighing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the total</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">weight</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁקָ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·qāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4948.htm">Strong's 4948: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, weighing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was recorded</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּכָּתֵ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yik·kā·ṯêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3789.htm">Strong's 3789: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grave, to write</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at that</span><br /><span class="heb">הַהִֽיא׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">time.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעֵ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/8-34.htm">Ezra 8:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/8-34.htm">OT History: Ezra 8:34 The whole by number and by weight: (Ezr. 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