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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ezra/6.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/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then they will be able to offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the welfare of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />that they may offer sacrifices of sweet aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the lives of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />that they may offer acceptable sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />that they may bring sweet-smelling sacrifices near to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />so that they may offer pleasing (sweet-smelling) sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that they can offer sacrifices of pleasing aroma to the God of the heavens and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that they can offer sacrifices of pleasing aroma to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I want them to be able to offer pleasing sacrifices to God and to pray for me and my family. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savour unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then they can offer sacrifices that please the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This is to be done so that they can offer sacrifices that are acceptable to the God of Heaven and pray for his blessing on me and my sons. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />so they may approach the God of Heaven with fragrant sacrifices and pray for the life of this king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so that they may be offering incense to the God of heaven and may be praying for the good fortune of the king and his family. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savors to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />that they are bringing sweet savors near to the God of the heavens, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> that they be bringing near sweet savours to the God of heaven, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />That therefore bringing near sweet odors to the God of the heavens, praying for the life of the king and his sons.<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 them offer oblations to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And let them offer oblations to the God of heaven, and let them pray for the life of the king and for the lives of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />that they may continue to offer sacrifices of pleasing odor to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that they may offer pleasing sacrifices to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his children.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />That they may offer sacrifices to the God of heaven, and pray for the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they shall be bringing offerings to the God of Heaven and praying for the King and his children.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savour unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />that they may offer sweet savours to the God of heaven, and that they may pray for the life of the king and his sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/6-10.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=1402" 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">9</span>Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given to them daily without fail. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">Then</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: le·hĕ·wōn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">they will be able</a> <a href="/hebrew/7127.htm" title="7127: mə·haq·rə·ḇîn (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mp) -- To approach. (Aramaic) corresponding to qarab.">to offer sacrifices</a> <a href="/hebrew/5208.htm" title="5208: nî·ḥō·w·ḥîn (N-mp) -- Soothing, tranquilizing. (Aramaic) or (shorter) niychoach (Aramaic); corresponding to nichowach; pleasure.">of a sweet aroma</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: le·’ĕ·lāh (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">to the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8065.htm" title="8065: šə·may·yā (N-mpd) -- Heavens. (Aramaic) corresponding to shamayim.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/6739.htm" title="6739: ū·mə·ṣal·la·yin (Conj-w:: V-Piel-Prtcpl-mp) -- To pray. (Aramaic) probably corresponding to tsala' in the sense of bowing; pray.">and to pray</a> <a href="/hebrew/2417.htm" title="2417: lə·ḥay·yê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Living. (Aramaic) from chaya'; alive; also (as noun in plural) life.">for the lives</a> <a href="/hebrew/4430.htm" title="4430: mal·kā (N-msd) -- King. (Aramaic) corresponding to melek; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/1123.htm" title="1123: ū·ḇə·nō·w·hî (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. (Aramaic) corresponding to ben.">and his sons.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>I also decree that if any man interferes with this directive, a beam is to be torn from his house and raised up, and he is to be impaled on it. And his own house shall be made a pile of rubble for this offense.…<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="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-7</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. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">1 Peter 2:13-17</a></span><br />Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. / For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></span><br />The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a></span><br />Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/6-25.htm">Daniel 6:25-27</a></span><br />Then King Darius wrote to the people of every nation and language throughout the land: “May your prosperity abound. / 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. / He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-43.htm">1 Kings 8:43</a></span><br />then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-19.htm">1 Chronicles 29:19</a></span><br />And give my son Solomon a whole heart to keep and carry out all Your commandments, decrees, and statutes, and to build Your palace for which I have made provision.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/1-11.htm">Nehemiah 1:11</a></span><br />O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-1.htm">Psalm 72:1-2</a></span><br />Of Solomon. Endow the king with Your justice, O God, and the son of the king with Your righteousness. / May he judge Your people with righteousness and Your afflicted with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-6.htm">Psalm 122:6</a></span><br />Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></span><br />“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-25.htm">Luke 20:25</a></span><br />So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-5.htm">Acts 12:5</a></span><br />So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">That they may offer sacrifices of sweet smells to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.</p><p class="hdg">sweet savours.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a></b></br> And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart <i>is</i> evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/1-9.htm">Leviticus 1:9,13</a></b></br> But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, <i>to be</i> a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a></b></br> And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.</p><p class="hdg">pray</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/7-23.htm">Ezra 7:23</a></b></br> Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a></b></br> And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1,2</a></b></br> I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, <i>and</i> giving of thanks, be made for all men; 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The "sweet aroma" signifies the pleasing nature of these sacrifices to God, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/1-9.htm">Leviticus 1:9</a>. The context here is the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, allowing the Israelites to resume their religious practices. Sacrifices were a way to maintain a covenant relationship with God, and the temple's restoration was crucial for this purpose.<p><b>to the God of heaven</b><br>This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and supremacy over all creation, a common theme in post-exilic texts. It reflects the Jewish understanding of God as the ultimate authority, transcending earthly powers. This phrase also highlights the monotheistic belief in one true God, contrasting with the polytheistic practices of surrounding nations. The use of "God of heaven" is significant in the context of Persian influence, as it aligns with the Persian recognition of a supreme deity.<p><b>and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons</b><br>This reflects the practice of intercessory prayer, where the Israelites were encouraged to pray for their leaders. It demonstrates a recognition of the king's authority and a desire for peace and prosperity under his rule. This practice aligns with <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm">Jeremiah 29:7</a>, where the exiles are instructed to seek the welfare of the city where they live. Praying for the king and his sons also acknowledges the role of the Persian Empire in allowing the rebuilding of the temple, showing gratitude and seeking divine favor for the ruling dynasty.<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 the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem. He played a crucial role in the spiritual and religious restoration of the Jewish people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_god_of_heaven.htm">The God of Heaven</a></b><br>A title used for God, emphasizing His sovereignty and authority over all creation. This title is often used in the context of acknowledging God's supreme power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sacrifices_of_pleasing_aroma.htm">Sacrifices of Pleasing Aroma</a></b><br>Refers to the offerings made to God, which were meant to be a fragrant and acceptable act of worship. This practice was central to the Jewish faith and worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_king_and_his_sons.htm">The King and His Sons</a></b><br>Refers to the Persian king, likely Darius, and his descendants. The Jews were instructed to pray for the king's well-being, reflecting a relationship of respect and intercession.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebuilding_of_the_temple.htm">Rebuilding of the Temple</a></b><br>The context of this verse is the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem, a significant event for the Jewish people as it symbolized the restoration of their worship and covenant relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>The sacrifices offered were a central part of worship, reminding us of the importance of dedicating our lives to God in worship and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intercession_for_leaders.htm">Intercession for Leaders</a></b><br>Praying for those in authority is a biblical mandate. It reflects our trust in God's sovereignty and our desire for His will to be done through earthly leaders.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_renewal.htm">Restoration and Renewal</a></b><br>The rebuilding of the Temple signifies God's faithfulness in restoring His people. We can trust God to restore and renew our lives when we turn to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacrificial_living.htm">Sacrificial Living</a></b><br>Just as the sacrifices were a pleasing aroma to God, our lives should be lived in a way that is pleasing to Him, marked by holiness and dedication.<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/should_ezra_abandon_foreign_families.htm">Should Ezra have ordered abandoning foreign wives and children?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_ezra_and_nehemiah_teach.htm">What lessons do Ezra and Nehemiah's stories teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_want_sacrifices.htm">Does God desire sacrifices? (Hosea 6:6 vs. Exodus 29:18)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">That they may offer sacrifices . . . and pray for the life of the king.</span>--Two ends are to be answered: the God of heaven is to be honoured, and the dynasty of Darius interceded for by the Jews. (Comp. <a href="/jeremiah/29-7.htm" title="And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray to the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall you have peace.">Jeremiah 29:7</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Of sweet savours.</span>--The word occurs again only in <a href="/daniel/2-46.htm" title="Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell on his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odors to him.">Daniel 2:46</a>, and there is translated "sweet odours," meaning incense. The connection of this with the prayer following justifies the same translation here, and, moreover, indicates under what good instruction the decree was drawn up.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours.</span> Either incense, as in <a href="/daniel/2-46.htm">Daniel 2:46</a>, or "sacrifices that are pleasing and acceptable" (see <a href="/genesis/8-21.htm">Genesis 8:21</a>; <a href="/numbers/28-2.htm">Numbers 28:2</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And pray for the life of the king</span>. The Jews have always maintained the practice of praying for the civil ruler of any country in which they have had their abode. Jeremiah s exhortation to "seek the peace" of Babylon (<a href="/numbers/29-7.htm">Numbers 29:7</a>) was understood in this way, and the tradition has been handed down even to the present day. Under monarchs so favour-able to them as the Achaemenian Persians the duty would certainly not have been neglected. <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">of his sons.</span> In Persia "the royal house" was the special object of regard. Individual kings must die, but the house would go on (see the speech of Artemisia to Xerxes in 'Herod.,' 8:102; and compare the references to the "gods of the royal house" in the Inscriptions). Kings took special care of their sons. Thus Cyrus sent Cambyses back to Persia when he was about to attack the Massagetae ('Herod.,' 1:208), and Xerxes gave several of his sons into the charge of Artemisia, to convey them by ship to Asia, while he himself took the long and perilous journey by land (<span class="accented">ibid.</span> 8:103). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/6-10.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">Then</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(dî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, that, because</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they will be able</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶהֱוֺ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(le·hĕ·wōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1934.htm">Strong's 1934: </a> </span><span class="str2">To become, come to pass, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to offer sacrifices</span><br /><span class="heb">מְהַקְרְבִ֛ין</span> <span class="translit">(mə·haq·rə·ḇîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7127.htm">Strong's 7127: </a> </span><span class="str2">To approach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a sweet aroma</span><br /><span class="heb">נִיחוֹחִ֖ין</span> <span class="translit">(nî·ḥō·w·ḥîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5208.htm">Strong's 5208: </a> </span><span class="str2">Soothing, tranquilizing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the God</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶאֱלָ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(le·’ĕ·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<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">of heaven</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַיָּ֑א</span> <span class="translit">(šə·may·yā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8065.htm">Strong's 8065: </a> </span><span class="str2">The sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and to pray</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמְצַלַּ֕יִן</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mə·ṣal·la·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6739.htm">Strong's 6739: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pray</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the lives</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחַיֵּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥay·yê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2417.htm">Strong's 2417: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the king</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְכָּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(mal·kā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular determinate<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4430.htm">Strong's 4430: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his sons.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנֽוֹהִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nō·w·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1123.htm">Strong's 1123: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/6-10.htm">OT History: Ezra 6:10 That they may offer sacrifices of pleasant (Ezr. 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