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His faithful love for Israel endures forever!” Then all the people gave a great shout, praising the LORD because the foundation of the LORD’s Temple had been laid. <a href="/esv/ezra/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.” And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/bsb/ezra/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. <a href="/kjv/ezra/3.htm">King James Bible</a> And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/3.htm">New King James Version</a> And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD: “For He is good, For His mercy endures forever toward Israel.” Then all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they sang, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, saying, “For He is good, for His favor is upon Israel forever.” And all the people shouted with a great shout of joy when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/nasb/ezra/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> They sang, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, saying, &#8220For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever.&#8221 And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they sang, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, saying, “For He is good, for His lovingkindness is upon Israel forever.” And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/lsb/ezra/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they sang, praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, saying, “For He is good, for His lovingkindness endures forever upon Israel.” And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised Yahweh because the foundation of the house of Yahweh was laid. <a href="/amp/ezra/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They sang [responsively], praising and giving thanks to the LORD, saying, “For He is good, for His lovingkindness (mercy) toward Israel endures forever.” And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/csb/ezra/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They sang with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For he is good; his faithful love to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD because the foundation of the LORD’s house had been laid. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They sang with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: &#8220For He is good; His faithful love to Israel endures forever.&#8221 Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD because the foundation of the LORD&#8217s house had been laid. <a href="/asv/ezra/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they sang one to another in praising and giving thanks unto Jehovah, saying, For he is good, for his lovingkindness endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Jehovah, because the foundation of the house of Jehovah was laid. <a href="/cev/ezra/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They praised the LORD and gave thanks as they took turns singing: "The LORD is good! His faithful love for Israel will last forever." Everyone started shouting and praising the LORD because work on the foundation of the temple had begun. <a href="/erv/ezra/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they sang one to another in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD, saying, For he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/gwt/ezra/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As they praised and gave thanks to the LORD, they sang antiphonally: "He is good; his mercy toward Israel endures forever." Then all the people shouted, "Praise the LORD," because the foundation for the house of the LORD had been laid. <a href="/gnt/ezra/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> They sang the LORD's praises, repeating the refrain: "The LORD is good, and his love for Israel is eternal." Everyone shouted with all their might, praising the LORD, because the work on the foundation of the Temple had been started. <a href="/isv/ezra/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> And they sang in unison to one another, giving thanks to the LORD: "He is good, and his gracious love to Israel endures forever." And all the people shouted out loudly in praise to the LORD when the foundation of the LORD's Temple was laid. <a href="/net/ezra/3.htm">NET Bible</a> With antiphonal response they sang, praising and glorifying the LORD: "For he is good; his loyal love toward Israel is forever." All the people gave a loud shout as they praised the LORD when the temple of the LORD was established. <a href="/nheb/ezra/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They sang to one another in praising and giving thanks to the LORD, "For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel." All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. <a href="/wbt/ezra/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks to the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever towards Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/ezra/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. <a href="/web/ezra/3.htm">World English Bible</a> They sang to one another in praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, “For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel.” All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Yahweh, because the foundation of Yahweh’s house had been laid. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they respond in praising and in giving thanks to YHWH, “For [He is] good, for His kindness [is] for all time over Israel!” And all the people have shouted [with] a great shout in giving praise to YHWH, because the house of YHWH has been founded. <a href="/ylt/ezra/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they respond in praising and in giving thanks to Jehovah, for good, for to the age His kindness is over Israel, and all the people have shouted -- a great shout -- in giving praise to Jehovah, because the house of Jehovah hath been founded. <a href="/slt/ezra/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will answer in praising and in confessing to Jehovah, for he is good, for his mercy forever upon Israel. And all the people shouted a great shout in praising to Jehovah, for the foundation of the house of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they sung together hymns, and praise to the Lord: because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever towards Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, praising the Lord, because the foundations of the temple of the Lord were laid. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they sung together with hymns and confession to the Lord: “For he is good. For his mercy is over Israel unto eternity.” And likewise, all the people shouted with a great clamor in praise to the Lord, because the temple of the Lord had been founded. <a href="/nabre/ezra/3.htm">New American Bible</a> They alternated in songs of praise and thanksgiving to the LORD, “for he is good, for his love for Israel endures forever”; and all the people raised a great shout of joy, praising the LORD because the foundation of the LORD’s house had been laid. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.” And all the people responded with a great shout when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they sang together in unison in praising and giving thanks to the LORD because he is good, for his mercy endures for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised the LORD because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they knelt in thanksgiving and with hymns to LORD JEHOVAH, “Because he is good and his grace over Israel is for eternity!”, and all the people shouted with great jubilation with hymns of praise to LORD JEHOVAH, because of the completion of the house of LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they sang one to another in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD: 'for He is good, for His mercy endureth for ever toward Israel.' And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. <a href="/sep/ezra/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they answered each other with praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, saying, For it is good, for his mercy to Israel endures for ever. And all the people shouted with a loud voice to praise the Lord at the laying the foundation of the house of the Lord. <a href="/parallel/ezra/3-11.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=734" 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/3.htm">Temple Restoration Begins</a> …10When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. 11<a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: way·ya·‘ă·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To answer, respond.">And they sang responsively</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: bə·hal·lêl (Prep-b:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To shine.">with praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: ū·ḇə·hō·w·ḏōṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To throw, cast. ">and thanksgiving</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD:</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“For</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">He is good;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">His loving devotion</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/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-fs) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">endures forever.”</a> <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.">Then all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">gave a great</a> <a href="/hebrew/7321.htm" title="7321: hê·rî·‘ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To raise a shout, give a blast. A primitive root; to mar; figuratively, to split the ears, i.e. Shout.">shout</a> <a href="/hebrew/8643.htm" title="8643: ṯə·rū·ʿå̄h (N-fs) -- From ruwa'; clamor, i.e. Acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: ḇə·hal·lêl (Prep-b:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To shine.">of praise</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</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.">because the foundation</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3245.htm" title="3245: hū·saḏ (V-Hofal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to set; intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. Settle, consult.">had been laid.</a> 12But many of the older priests, Levites, and family heads who had seen the first temple wept loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple. Still, many others shouted joyfully.…<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="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a> The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud <a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a> Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Psalm 107:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34</a> Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-3.htm">2 Chronicles 7:3</a> When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” <a href="/jeremiah/33-11.htm">Jeremiah 33:11</a> the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD. <a href="/psalms/100-4.htm">Psalm 100:4-5</a> Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. / For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. <a href="/psalms/145-7.htm">Psalm 145:7</a> They will extol the fame of Your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of Your righteousness. <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a> Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! <a href="/isaiah/12-4.htm">Isaiah 12:4-6</a> and on that day you will say: “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the peoples; declare that His name is exalted. / Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. / Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.” <a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a> Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Ephesians 5:19-20</a> Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a> Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks to the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endures for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.they sang<a href="/exodus/15-21.htm">Exodus 15:21</a> And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.<a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Nehemiah 12:24,40</a> And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward… <a href="/psalms/24-7.htm">Psalm 24:7-10</a> Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in… because<a href="/1_chronicles/16-34.htm">1 Chronicles 16:34,41</a> O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever… <a href="/2_chronicles/7-3.htm">2 Chronicles 7:3</a> And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.<a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a> But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;shouted<a href="/joshua/6-5.htm">Joshua 6:5,10,16</a> And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him… <a href="/psalms/47-1.htm">Psalm 47:1,5</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph… <a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.because<a href="/psalms/102-13.htm">Psalm 102:13,14</a> Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come… <a href="/revelation/21-10.htm">Revelation 21:10-14</a> And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/21-19.htm">Course</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/33-7.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-26.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/1-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/3-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-25.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-21.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-19.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-8.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-12.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-30.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-15.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-18.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/ezra/3-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-14.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/6-4.htm">Course</a> <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/ezra/3-12.htm">Foundation</a> <a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/3-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/ezra/3-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/ezra/4-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-13.htm">Praised</a> <a href="/psalms/79-13.htm">Praising</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-42.htm">Sang</a> <a href="/ezra/3-13.htm">Shout</a> <a href="/ezra/3-12.htm">Shouted</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-24.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/ezra/4-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-26.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 3</div>1. <a href="/ezra/3-1.htm">The altar is set up</a> 4. <a href="/ezra/3-4.htm">Offerings renewed</a> 7. <a href="/ezra/3-7.htm">Workmen employed in preparing materials</a> 8. <a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">The foundations of the temple are laid in great joy and mourning</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: This phrase highlights the communal and participatory nature of worship in ancient Israel. Responsive singing was a common practice, as seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>). This method of worship emphasizes unity and collective expression of faith. The act of praising and giving thanks to the LORD reflects the Israelites' acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and faithfulness, especially significant as they return from exile and begin rebuilding the temple.“For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” This declaration is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, notably in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/100-5.htm">Psalm 100:5</a>, <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136:1</a>). It underscores God's unchanging nature and His covenantal faithfulness to Israel. The phrase "loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word "chesed," which conveys steadfast love, mercy, and loyalty. This assurance of God's enduring love was crucial for the Israelites as they faced the daunting task of rebuilding their nation and religious life after the Babylonian exile.Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, The collective shout signifies a spontaneous and overwhelming expression of joy and gratitude. This moment mirrors other biblical instances where God's people respond with a loud shout, such as the fall of Jericho (<a href="/joshua/6-20.htm">Joshua 6:20</a>). It symbolizes victory, divine intervention, and the fulfillment of God's promises. The communal aspect of this shout also reflects the unity and shared purpose among the Israelites during this pivotal moment in their history.because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid. Laying the foundation of the temple was a significant milestone for the returning exiles, marking the restoration of their religious and cultural identity. The temple was central to Israelite worship and symbolized God's presence among His people. This event fulfilled prophecies about the return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a>, <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Haggai 2:9</a>). It also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, who referred to Himself as the true temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>), indicating the ultimate fulfillment of God's presence with His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a> The people of Israel who returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_foundation_of_the_temple.htm">The Foundation of the Temple</a> The initial stage of rebuilding the temple, marking a significant moment of renewal and hope for the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is praised for His goodness and enduring love. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the temple was being rebuilt, central to Jewish worship and identity. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_priests_and_levites.htm">The Priests and Levites</a> Religious leaders who led the people in worship and thanksgiving.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship_in_community.htm">The Importance of Worship in Community</a> The Israelites sang responsively, indicating the communal nature of worship. In our churches today, worship should be a shared experience that unites believers in praise. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_enduring_love.htm">Recognizing God's Enduring Love</a> The phrase "His loving devotion to Israel endures forever" reminds us to acknowledge and trust in God's unchanging love, even in times of rebuilding and renewal. <a href="/topical/c/celebrating_milestones_in_faith.htm">Celebrating Milestones in Faith</a> Just as the Israelites celebrated the laying of the temple's foundation, we should celebrate spiritual milestones in our lives, recognizing God's hand in our progress. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leaders_in_worship.htm">The Role of Leaders in Worship</a> The priests and Levites led the people in worship, highlighting the importance of spiritual leadership in guiding and inspiring communal praise. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_god's_goodness_with_praise.htm">Responding to God's Goodness with Praise</a> The great shout of praise from the people serves as a model for us to respond to God's goodness with heartfelt worship and gratitude.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 3</a> <a href="/q/how_does_hosea_show_god's_love_and_israel's_sin.htm">What is the mechanism behind prayer's effectiveness?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_1_chr_16_7-36_echo_ps_105,_96.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 reuse lines from Psalm 105 and Psalm 96 if David was the original composer?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_ten_horns_of_the_beast.htm">How does one walk, leap, and praise God simultaneously?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) They sang together.--They answered each other in chorus, or antiphonally.Shouted.--As afterwards in religious acclamation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - They sang together by course. Literally, "They replied (to each other)," or sang antiphonically; the burthen of their song being, that God was good, and his mercy towards Israel everlasting (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/7-3.htm">2 Chronicles 7:3</a>, where the Levites of Solomon's time are reported to have praised God similarly). All the people shouted with a great shout. Shouting on occasions of secular joy and triumph has been practised by most nations, both in ancient and modern times. But religious shouting is less common. Still we hear of such shouting when the ark of the covenant was taken into the Israelite camp near Aphek (<a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">1 Samuel 4:5</a>), and again when David solemnly brought it up from Kirjathjearim to Jerusalem (<a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">2 Samuel 6:15</a>). Shouting appears also in the Psalms (<a href="/psalms/47-5.htm">Psalm 47:5</a>) and in Zechariah (<a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Zechariah 4:7</a>) in connection with religion. It is always indicative of religious joy. <a href="/commentaries/ezra/3-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And they sang responsively וַֽ֠יַּעֲנוּ (way·ya·‘ă·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> To answer, respond with praise בְּהַלֵּ֨ל (bə·hal·lêl) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> To shine and thanksgiving וּבְהוֹדֹ֤ת (ū·ḇə·hō·w·ḏōṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to the LORD: לַֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction He is good; ט֔וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction His loving devotion חַסְדּ֖וֹ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc endures forever.” לְעוֹלָ֥ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Then 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 the people הָעָ֡ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock gave a great גְדוֹלָ֤ה (ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> Great, older, insolent shout הֵרִיעוּ֩ (hê·rî·‘ū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7321.htm">Strong's 7321: </a> To mar, to split the ears, shout of praise בְהַלֵּל֙ (ḇə·hal·lêl) Preposition-b | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> To shine to the LORD, לַֽיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel because {the foundation} עַ֖ל (‘al) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against of the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel had been laid. הוּסַ֥ד (hū·saḏ) Verb - Hofal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3245.htm">Strong's 3245: </a> To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/3-11.htm">Ezra 3:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/3-11.htm">OT History: Ezra 3:11 They sang one to another in praising (Ezr. 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