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They gave them many valuable gifts in addition to all the voluntary offerings. <a href="/esv/ezra/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> And all who were about them aided them with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with beasts, and with costly wares, besides all that was freely offered. <a href="/bsb/ezra/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings. <a href="/kjv/ezra/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/1.htm">New King James Version</a> And all those who were around them encouraged them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And all of those around them encouraged them with articles of silver, with gold, with equipment, cattle, and with valuables, aside from everything that was given as a voluntary offering. <a href="/nasb/ezra/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> All those about them encouraged them with articles of silver, with gold, with goods, with cattle and with valuables, aside from all that was given as a freewill offering. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And all those about them encouraged them with articles of silver, with gold, with goods, with cattle, and with valuables, aside from all that was given as a freewill offering. <a href="/lsb/ezra/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> All those around them strengthened them with articles of silver, with gold, with possessions, with cattle, and with precious things, aside from all that was given as a freewill offering. <a href="/amp/ezra/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> All those who were around them encouraged them with articles of silver, with gold, with goods, with cattle, and with valuable things, in addition to all that was given as a freewill offering. <a href="/csb/ezra/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> All their neighbors supported them with silver articles, gold, goods, livestock, and valuables, in addition to all that was given as a freewill offering. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> All their neighbors supported them with silver articles, gold, goods, livestock, and valuables, in addition to all that was given as a freewill offering. <a href="/asv/ezra/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And all they that were round about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered. <a href="/cev/ezra/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The others helped by giving silver articles, gold, personal possessions, cattle, and other valuable gifts, as well as offerings for the temple. <a href="/erv/ezra/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And all they that were round about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered. <a href="/gwt/ezra/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> All their neighbors [who were remaining behind] provided them with articles made from silver and gold, supplies, livestock, and valuable gifts besides everything that was freely offered. <a href="/gnt/ezra/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> All their neighbors helped them by giving them many things: silver utensils, gold, supplies, pack animals, other valuables, and offerings for the Temple. <a href="/isv/ezra/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> So all of their neighbors equipped the travelers with silver, gold, equipment, pack animals, and valuable goods, in addition to voluntary offerings. <a href="/msb/ezra/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And all their neighbors supported them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with valuables, in addition to all their freewill offerings. <a href="/net/ezra/1.htm">NET Bible</a> All their neighbors assisted them with silver utensils, gold, equipment, animals, and expensive gifts, not to mention all the voluntary offerings. <a href="/nheb/ezra/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> All those who were around them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with animals, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered. <a href="/wbt/ezra/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered. <a href="/web/ezra/1.htm">World English Bible</a> All those who were around them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with animals, and with precious things, in addition to all that was willingly offered. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and all those around them have strengthened [them] with their hands, with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, apart from all that has been offered willingly. <a href="/ylt/ezra/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and all those round about them have strengthened them with their hands, with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, apart from all that hath been offered willingly. <a href="/slt/ezra/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And all those round about them strengthened upon their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with substance, and with cattle, and most precious things, besides all being willingly given.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And all they that were round about, helped their hands with vessels of silver, and gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with furniture, besides what they had offered on their own accord. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And all those who were all around assisted their hands with vessels of silver and gold, with goods and cattle, with equipment, in addition to whatever they had offered freely. <a href="/nabre/ezra/1.htm">New American Bible</a> All their neighbors gave them help in every way, with silver, gold, goods, livestock, and many precious gifts, besides all their voluntary offerings. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> All their neighbors aided them with silver vessels, with gold, with goods, with animals, and with valuable gifts, besides all that was freely offered.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all they that were round about gave them help with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with beasts, and with precious gifts, which they willingly offered. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And everyone who was around them held in their hands vessels of silver and gold and possessions and beasts and valuable gifts which were pleasing.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And all they that were round about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered. <a href="/sep/ezra/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And all that were round about strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with cattle, and with presents, besides the voluntary offerings. <a href="/parallel/ezra/1-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=76" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/ezra/1.htm">The Proclamation of Cyrus</a> …5So the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem. 6<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">And all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯê·hem (Adv:: 3mp) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">their neighbors</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: ḥiz·zə·qū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">supported</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ḇî·ḏê·hem (Prep-b:: N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3627.htm" title="3627: biḵ·lê- (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- An article, utensil, vessel. From kalah; something prepared, i.e. Any apparatus.">with articles</a> <a href="/hebrew/3701.htm" title="3701: ḵe·sep̄ (N-ms) -- Silver, money. From kacaph; silver; by implication, money.">of silver</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: baz·zā·hāḇ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">and gold,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7399.htm" title="7399: bā·rə·ḵūš (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Property, goods. Or rkush; from passive participle of rakash; property.">with goods</a> <a href="/hebrew/929.htm" title="929: ū·ḇab·bə·hê·māh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A beast, animal, cattle. From an unused root; properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal.">and livestock,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4030.htm" title="4030: ū·ḇam·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A choice or excellent thing. From the same as meged; preciousness, i.e. A gem.">and with valuables,</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: lə·ḇaḏ (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Separation, a part. ">in addition</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</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.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5068.htm" title="5068: hiṯ·nad·dêḇ (V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To incite, impel. A primitive root; to impel; hence, to volunteer, to present spontaneously.">their freewill offerings.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a> Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. <a href="/nehemiah/2-8.htm">Nehemiah 2:8</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/60-9.htm">Isaiah 60:9</a> Surely the islands will wait for Me, with the ships of Tarshish in the lead, to bring your children from afar, with their silver and gold, to the honor of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for He has glorified you. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-22.htm">2 Chronicles 36:22-23</a> 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.’” <a href="/haggai/1-14.htm">Haggai 1:14</a> So the LORD stirred the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and the spirit of Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and began the work on the house of the LORD of Hosts, their God, <a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a> Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. <a href="/isaiah/45-13.htm">Isaiah 45:13</a> 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.” <a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a> Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ... <a href="/nehemiah/11-2.htm">Nehemiah 11:2</a> And the people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. <a href="/philippians/4-15.htm">Philippians 4:15-18</a> And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving. / For even while I was in Thessalonica, you provided for my needs again and again. / Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. ... <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">1 Corinthians 16:1-3</a> Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. / Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem. <a href="/romans/15-26.htm">Romans 15:26-27</a> For Macedonia and Achaia were pleased to make a contribution for the poor among the saints in Jerusalem. / They were pleased to do it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-1.htm">2 Corinthians 8:1-5</a> Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. / In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered.strengthened their hands.<a href="/ezra/7-15.htm">Ezra 7:15,16</a> And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellers have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem, … <a href="/ezra/8-25.htm">Ezra 8:25-28,33</a> And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellers, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered: … willingly offered<a href="/ezra/1-4.htm">Ezra 1:4</a> And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem.<a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a> Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.<a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; 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It reflects a fulfillment of God's promise to move the hearts of others to assist His people (<a href="/proverbs/21.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a>). The support from neighbors can be seen as a divine orchestration, similar to the Egyptians giving the Israelites goods during the Exodus (<a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a>).with articles of silver and gold Silver and gold were valuable commodities in the ancient Near East, often used for trade, currency, and religious offerings. The provision of these precious metals signifies the wealth and resources needed for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. This mirrors the wealth given to the Israelites during the Exodus, symbolizing God's provision and blessing (<a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Exodus 3:21-22</a>).with goods and livestock Goods and livestock were essential for sustaining the returning exiles on their journey and for re-establishing their community in Jerusalem. Livestock, in particular, was crucial for agriculture and sacrifices. This provision underscores the practical needs being met by God through the generosity of others, reminiscent of the support given to the Israelites in their wilderness journey (<a href="/numbers/32.htm">Numbers 32:1</a>).and with valuables The term "valuables" encompasses a wide range of precious items, possibly including jewels, fine clothing, and other luxury goods. These items would have been used for both personal and communal purposes, including the adornment of the temple. This reflects the wealth of nations being brought to God's people, a theme echoed in prophecies about the future glory of Jerusalem (<a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Isaiah 60:5-7</a>).in addition to all their freewill offerings Freewill offerings were voluntary gifts given out of devotion and gratitude to God, beyond what was required by law. This phrase indicates the heartfelt generosity of the people, both those returning and those remaining, in supporting the temple's reconstruction. It highlights the importance of willing and joyful giving in worship, as seen in the construction of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/35-29.htm">Exodus 35:29</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The Jewish exiles who were returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, as decreed by King Cyrus of Persia. 2. <a href="/topical/n/neighbors.htm">Neighbors</a> The people living around the Israelites in exile, likely including both fellow Jews and non-Jews, who provided support for the journey and the rebuilding efforts. 3. <a href="/topical/k/king_cyrus_of_persia.htm">King Cyrus of Persia</a> The ruler who issued the decree allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, fulfilling God's prophecy. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city to which the exiles were returning, significant as the center of Jewish worship and identity. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The central place of worship for the Jewish people, which was to be rebuilt as a symbol of God's presence and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_provision_through_others.htm">God's Provision Through Others</a> God often uses people around us to provide for our needs. Just as the neighbors supported the Israelites, we should be open to receiving help and also be willing to support others in their God-given missions. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The support from the neighbors highlights the importance of community in fulfilling God's purposes. We are called to be part of a community that encourages and supports one another in faith and action. <a href="/topical/g/generosity_as_worship.htm">Generosity as Worship</a> The freewill offerings and gifts given to the Israelites were acts of worship and obedience. Our generosity should be a reflection of our gratitude and commitment to God's work. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a> The return to Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the temple were fulfillments of God's promises. We can trust that God will fulfill His promises in our lives, often in ways we do not expect.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 1</a> <a href="/q/when_was_leviticus_written.htm">What did Peter mean by lacking silver and gold?</a> <a href="/q/is_neh._7_66's_42,000_return_plausible.htm">In Nehemiah 7:66, is it historically or logistically plausible for over 42,000 people to have returned and reestablished themselves so quickly after exile? </a> <a href="/q/why_mention_exact_vessels_in_ezra_6_5.htm">Why does the text mention the precise return of gold and silver vessels in Ezra 6:5 if many of these items likely disappeared over time?</a> <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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - All they that were about them. i.e. all their neighbours. Strengthened their hands. This is the literal rendering. The margin gives the right meaning - "helped them." With precious things. Migdanoth, a rare word, only used here, in <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Genesis 24:53</a>, and in <a href="/2_chronicles/21-3.htm">2 Chronicles 21:3</a>; always connected with silver and gold: derived from meged, which means "precious. Besides all that was willingly offered (comp. ver. 4). The gold, silver, precious things, etc. previously mentioned were free gifts to individual Jews, and were additional to certain offerings which were intrusted to them for conveyance to Jerusalem. On the value attached by the Persians to offerings made in Jerusalem to Jehovah, see below, <a href="/ezra/6-10.htm">Ezra 6:10</a>, and Ezra 7:17. <a href="/commentaries/ezra/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every their neighbors סְבִיבֹֽתֵיהֶם֙ (sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯê·hem) Adverb | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> A circle, neighbour, environs, around supported חִזְּק֣וּ (ḥiz·zə·qū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer them בִֽידֵיהֶ֔ם (ḇî·ḏê·hem) Preposition-b | Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand with articles בִּכְלֵי־ (biḵ·lê-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3627.htm">Strong's 3627: </a> Something prepared, any apparatus of silver כֶ֧סֶף (ḵe·sep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3701.htm">Strong's 3701: </a> Silver, money and gold, בַּזָּהָ֛ב (baz·zā·hāḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky with goods בָּרְכ֥וּשׁ (bā·rə·ḵūš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7399.htm">Strong's 7399: </a> Property, goods and livestock, וּבַבְּהֵמָ֖ה (ū·ḇab·bə·hê·māh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_929.htm">Strong's 929: </a> A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal and with valuables, וּבַמִּגְדָּנ֑וֹת (ū·ḇam·miḡ·dā·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4030.htm">Strong's 4030: </a> A choice or excellent thing in addition לְבַ֖ד (lə·ḇaḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every their freewill offerings. הִתְנַדֵּֽב׃ (hiṯ·nad·dêḇ) Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5068.htm">Strong's 5068: </a> To impel, to volunteer, to present spontaneously <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/1-6.htm">Ezra 1:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/1-6.htm">OT History: Ezra 1:6 All those who were around them strengthened (Ezr. 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