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And you are to teach any who do not know them. <a href="/nlt/ezra/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> “And you, Ezra, are to use the wisdom your God has given you to appoint magistrates and judges who know your God’s laws to govern all the people in the province west of the Euphrates River. Teach the law to anyone who does not know it. <a href="/esv/ezra/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people in the province Beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God. And those who do not know them, you shall teach. <a href="/bsb/ezra/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them. <a href="/kjv/ezra/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not. <a href="/nkjv/ezra/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And you, Ezra, according to your God-given wisdom, set magistrates and judges who may judge all the people who are in the region beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God; and teach those who do not know them. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges so that they may judge all the people who are in the province beyond the Euphrates River, that is, all those who know the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who is ignorant of them. <a href="/nasb/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges that they may judge all the people who are in the province beyond the River, even all those who know the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who is ignorant of them. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges that they may judge all the people who are in the province beyond the River, even all those who know the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who is ignorant of them. <a href="/lsb/ezra/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges that they may judge all the people who are in the province beyond the River, even all those who know the laws of your God; and to anyone who does not know the laws, you shall make them known. <a href="/amp/ezra/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “You, Ezra, are to appoint magistrates and judges in accordance with the wisdom and instruction of your God which is in your hand, so that they may judge all the people who are in the province west of the [Euphrates] River; appoint those who know the laws of your God; and you may teach anyone who does not know them. <a href="/csb/ezra/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And you, Ezra, according to God’s wisdom that you possess, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people in the region west of the Euphrates who know the laws of your God and to teach anyone who does not know them. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And you, Ezra, according to God&#8217s wisdom that you possess, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people in the region west of the Euphrates who know the laws of your God and to teach anyone who does not know them. <a href="/asv/ezra/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God that is in thy hand, appoint magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people that are beyond the River, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye him that knoweth them not. <a href="/cev/ezra/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ezra, use the wisdom God has given you and choose officials and leaders to govern the people of Western Province. These leaders should know God's laws and have them taught to anyone who doesn't know them. <a href="/erv/ezra/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God that is in thine hand, appoint magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye him that knoweth them not. <a href="/gwt/ezra/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You, Ezra, using your God's wisdom-the Teachings you hold in your hands-will appoint judges and administrators for all the people who know your God's Teachings and live [in the province] west of the Euphrates River. In addition, you will teach anyone who doesn't know the Teachings. <a href="/gnt/ezra/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> "You, Ezra, using the wisdom which your God has given you, are to appoint administrators and judges to govern all the people in West-of-Euphrates who live by the Law of your God. You must teach that Law to anyone who does not know it. <a href="/isv/ezra/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> And you, Ezra, in accordance with the wisdom given to you by your God, are to appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people beyond the Euphrates River. All of them are to know the laws of your God, and you are to instruct those who do not know them. <a href="/msb/ezra/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates?all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them. <a href="/net/ezra/7.htm">NET Bible</a> "Now you, Ezra, in keeping with the wisdom of your God which you possess, appoint judges and court officials who can arbitrate cases on behalf of all the people who are in Trans-Euphrates who know the laws of your God. Those who do not know this law should be taught. <a href="/nheb/ezra/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God who is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people who are beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God; and teach him who doesn't know them. <a href="/wbt/ezra/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thy hand, set magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not. <a href="/web/ezra/7.htm">World English Bible</a> You, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people who are beyond the River, who all know the laws of your God; and teach him who doesn’t know them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, that [is] in your hand, appoint magistrates—even judges who may be judging—judging all the people who are beyond the river, to all knowing the Law of your God, and he who has not known, you cause to know; <a href="/ylt/ezra/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And thou, Ezra, according to the wisdom of thy God, that is in thy hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may be judges to all the people who are beyond the river, to all knowing the law of thy God, and he who hath not known ye cause to know; <a href="/slt/ezra/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou Ezra, according to the wisdom of thy God that is in thy hand, appoint judges and tribunals to be judging for all the people that are beyond the river, to all knowing the laws of thy God; and those not knowing ye shall cause to know.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thou Esdras according to the wisdom of thy God, which is in thy hand, appoint judges and magistrates, that may judge all the people, that is beyond the river, that is, for them who know the law of thy God, yea and the ignorant teach ye freely. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But as for you, Ezra, in accord with the wisdom of your God, which is in your hand, appoint judges and magistrates, so that they may judge the entire people, which is beyond the river, especially so that they may know the law of your God, but also so as to teach the ignorant freely. <a href="/nabre/ezra/7.htm">New American Bible</a> “As for you, Ezra, in accordance with the wisdom of your God which is in your possession, appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people in West-of-Euphrates, to all, that is, who know the laws of your God. Instruct those who do not know these laws. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “And you, Ezra, according to the God-given wisdom you possess, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people in the province Beyond the River who know the laws of your God; and you shall teach those who do not know them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you, Ezra, according to your wisdom which your God has given you, appoint governors and judges, who may judge all the people that are beyond the River, all such as know the law of your God; and him who does not know it, you shall teach. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And you, Azra the Scribe, according to the wisdom that your God gave to you, make Princes and Judges that they will be judging all the people at the Crossing of the River, all who know the law of your God. He who does not know, teach him.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God that is in thy hand, appoint magistrates and judges, who may judge all the people that are beyond the River, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye him that knoweth them not. <a href="/sep/ezra/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And thou, Esdras, as the wisdom of God is in thy hand, appoint scribes and judges, that they may judge for all the people beyond the river, all that know the law of the Lord thy God; and ye shall make it known to him that knows not. <a href="/parallel/ezra/7-25.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=1828" 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/7.htm">Artaxerxes' Letter for Ezra</a> …24And be advised that you have no authority to impose tribute, duty, or toll on any of the priests, Levites, singers, doorkeepers, temple servants, or other servants of this house of God. 25<a href="/hebrew/607.htm" title="607: wə·’ant (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (sing.). (Aramaic) corresponding to 'attah; thou.">And you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5831.htm" title="5831: ‘ez·rā (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite (Aramaic) corresponding to Ezra'; Ezra, an Israelite.">Ezra,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2452.htm" title="2452: kə·ḥā·ḵə·maṯ (Prep-k:: N-fsc) -- Wisdom. (Aramaic) corresponding to chokmah; wisdom.">according to the wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hāḵ (N-msc:: 2ms) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">which you possess,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3028.htm" title="3028: ḇî·ḏāḵ (Prep-b:: N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Hand. (Aramaic) corresponding to yad."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4483.htm" title="4483: men·nî (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To number, reckon. (Aramaic) or mnah (Aramaic); corresponding to manah; to count, appoint.">are to appoint</a> <a href="/hebrew/8200.htm" title="8200: šā·p̄ə·ṭîn (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To judge. (Aramaic) corresponding to shaphat; to judge.">magistrates</a> <a href="/hebrew/1782.htm" title="1782: wə·ḏay·yā·nîn (Conj-w:: N-mp) -- A judge. (Aramaic) corresp. To dayan.">and judges</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: le·hĕ·wōn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To become, come to pass, be. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1778.htm" title="1778: då̄·ʾă·nīn (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To judge. (Aramaic) corresp. To diyn; to judge.">to judge</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5972.htm" title="5972: ‘am·māh (N-msd) -- People. (Aramaic) corresponding to am.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: dî (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5675.htm" title="5675: ba·‘ă·ḇar (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Region across or beyond. (Aramaic) corresponding to eber.">west</a> <a href="/hebrew/5103.htm" title="5103: na·hă·rāh (N-msd) -- A river. (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to nahar; a river, especially the Euphrates.">of the Euphrates—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3606.htm" title="3606: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. (Aramaic) corresponding to kol.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: yā·ḏə·‘ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">who know</a> <a href="/hebrew/1882.htm" title="1882: dā·ṯê (N-fpc) -- Decree, law. (Aramaic) corresponding to dath; decree, law.">the laws</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hāḵ (N-msc:: 2ms) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of your God.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: yā·ḏa‘ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">And you are to teach these laws</a> <a href="/hebrew/1768.htm" title="1768: wə·ḏî (Conj-w:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that, because. ">to anyone who</a> <a href="/hebrew/3809.htm" title="3809: lā (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. (Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32); corresponding to lo'.">does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3046.htm" title="3046: tə·hō·wḏ·‘ūn (V-Hifil-Imperf-2mp) -- To know. (Aramaic) corresponding to yada'.">know them.</a> 26If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a strict judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment.…<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="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Nehemiah 8:8</a> So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. <a href="/deuteronomy/1-13.htm">Deuteronomy 1:13-15</a> Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.” / And you answered me and said, “What you propose to do is good.” / So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes. <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a> Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ... <a href="/2_chronicles/19-5.htm">2 Chronicles 19:5-10</a> He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. / Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” ... <a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a> For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. <a href="/daniel/1-17.htm">Daniel 1:17</a> To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams. <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21-22</a> Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you. <a href="/psalms/119-99.htm">Psalm 119:99-100</a> I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. / I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a> The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/3-15.htm">Jeremiah 3:15</a> Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/acts/6-3.htm">Acts 6:3</a> Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will assign this responsibility to them <a href="/romans/12-7.htm">Romans 12:7</a> if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. <a href="/2_timothy/2-2.htm">2 Timothy 2:2</a> And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you, Ezra, after the wisdom of your God, that is in your hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of your God; and teach you them that know them not.the wisdom<a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Ezra 7:14</a> Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellers, to inquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand;<a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a> And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.<a href="/1_chronicles/22-12.htm">1 Chronicles 22:12</a> Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concerning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God.set magistrates<a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21-25</a> Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens: … <a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Deuteronomy 16:18</a> Judges and officers shalt thou make thee in all thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, throughout thy tribes: and they shall judge the people with just judgment.<a href="/1_chronicles/23-4.htm">1 Chronicles 23:4</a> Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house of the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges:<a href="/ezra/6-6.htm">Ezra 6:6</a> Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:teach ye<a href="/ezra/7-10.htm">Ezra 7:10</a> For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.<a href="/2_chronicles/17-7.htm">2 Chronicles 17:7-9</a> Also in the third year of his reign he sent to his princes, even to Benhail, and to Obadiah, and to Zechariah, and to Nethaneel, and to Michaiah, to teach in the cities of Judah… <a href="/nehemiah/8-1.htm">Nehemiah 8:1-3,7,8</a> And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/17-22.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/ezra/7-21.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/ezra/7-14.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_john/2-21.htm">Ignorant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/ezra/4-9.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/17-4.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Magistrates</a> <a href="/ezra/7-21.htm">River</a> <a href="/ezra/7-10.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-23.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/4-9.htm">Appoint</a> <a href="/ezra/10-1.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/ezra/7-28.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/psalms/73-22.htm">Ignorant</a> <a href="/job/9-15.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/ezra/10-14.htm">Judges</a> <a href="/ezra/9-10.htm">Laws</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Magistrates</a> <a href="/ezra/8-15.htm">River</a> <a href="/job/6-24.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/job/4-21.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 7</div>1. <a href="/ezra/7-1.htm">Ezra goes up to Jerusalem</a> 11. <a href="/ezra/7-11.htm">The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra</a> 27. <a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Ezra blesses God for this favor</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'; 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This wisdom is not merely intellectual but spiritual, aligning with the biblical theme that true wisdom comes from God (<a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>). Ezra's role as a scribe and priest emphasizes his dedication to studying and applying God's law, reflecting the importance of spiritual leadership grounded in divine wisdom.are to appoint magistrates and judges Ezra is given the authority to establish a judicial system, highlighting the importance of governance based on God's laws. This mirrors the structure established by Moses in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21-22</a>, where capable men were appointed to judge the people. It underscores the biblical principle of justice and order within a community, ensuring that leaders are chosen based on their ability to uphold God's statutes.to judge all the people west of the Euphrates The geographical reference to the region west of the Euphrates indicates the Persian Empire's administrative division, known as "Beyond the River." This area included territories such as Judah, emphasizing the widespread influence of Ezra's mission. It reflects the historical context of the Persian Empire's governance, where local leaders were often appointed to maintain order and implement imperial policies.all who know the laws of your God This phrase highlights the expectation that those familiar with God's laws are to be judged by them, emphasizing accountability and the covenant relationship between God and His people. It reflects the continuity of the Mosaic Law and its application to the Jewish community, reinforcing the idea that knowledge of God's law brings responsibility.And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them Ezra's mission includes educating those unfamiliar with God's laws, underscoring the importance of teaching and discipleship. This aligns with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>, where Jesus instructs His followers to teach all nations. It highlights the transformative power of God's Word and the responsibility of spiritual leaders to ensure its dissemination and understanding among the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a> A scribe and priest, Ezra was a leader among the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was known for his dedication to the Law of God and played a crucial role in the spiritual and social restoration of the Jewish community. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_province_beyond_the_river.htm">The Province Beyond the River</a> This refers to the region west of the Euphrates River, including Judah. It was under Persian control during Ezra's time. 3. <a href="/topical/m/magistrates_and_judges.htm">Magistrates and Judges</a> These were officials appointed to administer justice and ensure adherence to the laws of God among the people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_laws_of_god.htm">The Laws of God</a> Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain the laws given by God to the Israelites. 5. <a href="/topical/t/teaching.htm">Teaching</a> Ezra was tasked with educating those who were not familiar with God's laws, emphasizing the importance of understanding and living by these divine statutes.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_wisdom.htm">The Importance of Godly Wisdom</a> Ezra's leadership was grounded in the wisdom of God. As believers, we should seek divine wisdom in our decision-making and leadership roles. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_law_in_society.htm">The Role of Law in Society</a> The appointment of judges and magistrates underscores the necessity of law and order in maintaining a just society. Christians are called to uphold justice and righteousness in their communities. <a href="/topical/t/teaching_and_discipleship.htm">Teaching and Discipleship</a> Ezra's mission to teach those unfamiliar with God's laws highlights the importance of discipleship and education in the faith. We are called to share our knowledge of God's Word with others. <a href="/topical/r/responsibility_of_leadership.htm">Responsibility of Leadership</a> Ezra's task was not just to lead but to ensure that others were equipped to lead as well. Christian leaders should focus on empowering others to grow in their faith and understanding. <a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_spiritual_restoration.htm">Cultural and Spiritual Restoration</a> Ezra's work was part of a larger effort to restore the Jewish community both culturally and spiritually. Believers today are called to be agents of restoration in their own contexts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 7</a> <a href="/q/are_there_sources_confirming_ezra's_authority.htm">In Ezra 7:25–26, are there extra-biblical sources supporting Ezra’s power to set up a judicial system in Judah, or might these verses reflect exaggerated claims?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_publication_date_of_ezra.htm">What is the publication date of Ezra?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_artaxerxes_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Artaxerxes in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_a_king_aid_a_jewish_priest.htm">In Ezra 7:11–20, how could a foreign monarch have so willingly granted vast resources and freedom to a Jewish priest when such acts were uncommon in that era? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) All such as know.--The firman, or king's commission, returning directly to Ezra, makes him supreme in the province over the Jewish population.And teach ye them that know them not.--That is, those Jews who had comparatively forsaken the law. Here he has absolute authority in religion.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - And thou, Ezra. This conclusion would be by itself sufficient to remove the document out of the ordinary category of "decrees" or "edicts," and to render it, what it is called in ver. 11, nish-tevan, "a letter." After the wisdom of thy God, that is in thy hand. i.e. "that is in thy possession." Set magistrates and judges. Both the words used are derived from roots signifying "to judge," and it is difficult to draw any distinction between them. The one translated "magistrates" is that which gives its title to the Book of "Judges." Which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God. The latter clause is probably intended to be limitative of the former, and to consign to Ezra's government only the Jewish portion of the population, in which, however, are to be reckoned the proselytes (see comment on Ezra 6:21). And teach ye them that know them not. As the other inhabitants of Syria were not Zoroastrians, but idolaters, Ezra was given free permission to spread his religion among them. <a href="/commentaries/ezra/7-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And you, וְאַ֣נְתְּ (wə·’ant) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_607.htm">Strong's 607: </a> You Ezra, עֶזְרָ֗א (‘ez·rā) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5831.htm">Strong's 5831: </a> Ezra -- an Israelite according to the wisdom כְּחָכְמַ֨ת (kə·ḥā·ḵə·maṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2452.htm">Strong's 2452: </a> Wisdom of your God אֱלָהָ֤ךְ (’ĕ·lā·hāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God which you possess, דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because are to appoint מֶ֣נִּי (men·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4483.htm">Strong's 4483: </a> To count, appoint magistrates שָׁפְטִ֞ין (šā·p̄ə·ṭîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8200.htm">Strong's 8200: </a> To judge and judges וְדַיָּנִ֗ין (wə·ḏay·yā·nîn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1782.htm">Strong's 1782: </a> A judge, advocate to judge דָּאיְנִין֙ (dā·yə·nîn) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1778.htm">Strong's 1778: </a> To judge all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people עַמָּה֙ (‘am·māh) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5972.htm">Strong's 5972: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock west בַּעֲבַ֣ר (ba·‘ă·ḇar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5675.htm">Strong's 5675: </a> A region across, on the opposite side of the Euphrates— נַהֲרָ֔ה (na·hă·rāh) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5103.htm">Strong's 5103: </a> A river, the Euphrates all לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3606.htm">Strong's 3606: </a> The whole, all, any, every who know יָדְעֵ֖י (yā·ḏə·‘ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> To know the laws דָּתֵ֣י (dā·ṯê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1882.htm">Strong's 1882: </a> A royal edict, statute of your God. אֱלָהָ֑ךְ (’ĕ·lā·hāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God And וְדִ֧י (wə·ḏî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because you are to teach [these laws] יָדַ֖ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> To know to anyone who דִּי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1768.htm">Strong's 1768: </a> Who, which, that, because does not לָ֦א (lā) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> Not, no know them. תְּהוֹדְעֽוּן׃ (tə·hō·wḏ·‘ūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3046.htm">Strong's 3046: </a> To know <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/7-25.htm">Ezra 7:25 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/7-25.htm">OT History: Ezra 7:25 You Ezra after the wisdom of your (Ezr. 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