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Then a written answer was returned concerning this matter. <a href="/nasb_/ezra/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until the report could reach Darius, and then the decree concerning it could be sent back. <a href="/nasb/ezra/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until a report could come to Darius, and then a written reply be returned concerning it. <a href="/nasb77/ezra/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until a report should come to Darius, and then a written reply be returned concerning it. <a href="/lsb/ezra/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until a report could come to Darius, and then a document be returned concerning this. <a href="/amp/ezra/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so they [Tattenai and the others] did not stop them until a report could come before Darius, and then an answer was returned by letter concerning it. <a href="/csb/ezra/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But God was watching over the Jewish elders. These men wouldn’t stop them until a report was sent to Darius, so that they could receive written instructions about this matter. <a href="/hcsb/ezra/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But God was watching over the Jewish elders. These men wouldn&#8217t stop them until a report was sent to Darius, so that they could receive written instructions about this matter. <a href="/asv/ezra/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it. <a href="/cev/ezra/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But God was looking after the Jewish leaders. So the governor and his group decided not to make the people stop working on the temple until they could report to Darius and get his advice. <a href="/erv/ezra/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it. <a href="/gwt/ezra/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But the leaders of the Jews were under God's watchful eye. They couldn't be stopped until Darius received a report and sent a reply to it. <a href="/gnt/ezra/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> But God was watching over the Jewish leaders, and the Persian officials decided to take no action until they could write to Emperor Darius and receive a reply. <a href="/isv/ezra/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> But God watched over the Jewish leaders, who could not be forced to stop working until Darius received a report and responded in reply. <a href="/msb/ezra/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned. <a href="/net/ezra/5.htm">NET Bible</a> But God was watching over the elders of Judah, and they were not stopped until a report could be dispatched to Darius and a letter could be sent back concerning this. <a href="/nheb/ezra/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, until the matter should come to Darayavush, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it. <a href="/wbt/ezra/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter. <a href="/web/ezra/5.htm">World English Bible</a> But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, and they didn’t make them cease until the matter should come to Darius, and an answer should be returned by letter concerning it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/ezra/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the eye of their God has been on [the] elders of [the] Jews, and they have not caused them to cease until [the] matter goes to Darius, and then they send back a letter concerning this thing. <a href="/ylt/ezra/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the eye of their God hath been upon the elders of the Jews, and they have not caused them to cease till the matter goeth to Darius, and then they send back a letter concerning this thing. <a href="/slt/ezra/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the eye of their God was upon the captivity of the Jews, and they caused them not to cease till the account went to Darius: and then they will return a letter concerning this.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/ezra/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the eye of their God was upon the ancients of the Jews, and they could not hinder them. And it was agreed that the matter should be referred to Darius, and then they should give satisfaction concerning that accusation. <a href="/cpdv/ezra/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the eye of their God was set over the elders of the Jews, and so they were unable to hinder them. And it was agreed that the matter should be referred to Darius, and then they would give a reply against that accusation. <a href="/nabre/ezra/5.htm">New American Bible</a> But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they were not delayed during the time a report went to Darius and a written order came back concerning this matter. <a href="/nrsvce/ezra/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not stop them until a report reached Darius and then answer was returned by letter in reply to it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/ezra/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the eye of God was upon the exiles of Judah, and they did not cease till the matter went to Darius; and then they returned an answer concerning this matter. <a href="/hpbt/ezra/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the eye of God was on the captivity of Yehuda, and they did not stop until the matter would go to Darius, and then an answer was returned about this.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/ezra/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, and they did not make them cease, till the matter should come to Darius, and then answer should be returned by letter concerning it. <a href="/sep/ezra/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> But the eyes of God were upon the captivity of Juda, and they did not cause them to cease till the decree was brought to Darius; and then was sent by the tribute-gatherer concerning this <a href="/parallel/ezra/5-5.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=1113" 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/5.htm">Temple Rebuilding Resumes</a> …4They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” 5<a href="/hebrew/5870.htm" title="5870: wə·‘ên (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- An eye. (Aramaic) corresponding to ayin; an eye.">But the eye</a> <a href="/hebrew/426.htm" title="426: ’ĕ·lā·hă·hōm (N-msc:: 3mp) -- God, god. (Aramaic) corresponding to 'elowahh; God.">of their God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1934.htm" title="1934: hă·wāṯ (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To become, come to pass, be. ">was</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘al- (Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7868.htm" title="7868: śā·ḇê (N-mpc) -- To be hoary. (Aramaic) corresponding to siyb.">the elders</a> <a href="/hebrew/3062.htm" title="3062: yə·hū·ḏā·yê (N-proper-ms) -- An inhab. of Judah. (Aramaic) patrial from Yhuwd; a Jehudaite (or Judaite), i.e. Jew.">of the Jews,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3809.htm" title="3809: wə·lā- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. (Aramaic) or lah (Aramaic) (Dan. 4:32); corresponding to lo'.">so that they were not</a> <a href="/hebrew/989.htm" title="989: ḇaṭ·ṭi·lū (V-Piel-Perf-3mp) -- To cease. (Aramaic) corresponding to batel; to stop.">stopped</a> <a href="/hebrew/1994.htm" title="1994: him·mōw (Pro-3mp) -- They. (Aramaic) or (prolonged) himmown (Aramaic); corresponding to hem; they."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5705.htm" title="5705: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- Even to, until. (Aramaic) corresponding to ad; X and, at, for, (hither-)to, on till, (un-)to, until, within.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/2941.htm" title="2941: ṭa‘·mā (N-msd) -- (Aramaic) from t'am; properly, a taste, i.e. (as in ta'am) a judicial sentence.">a report</a> <a href="/hebrew/1946.htm" title="1946: yə·hāḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- Bring again, come, go up. (Aramaic) corresponding to halak; to go; causatively, to bring.">was sent</a> <a href="/hebrew/1868.htm" title="1868: lə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- Two Pers. kings. (Aramaic) corresponding to Dar'yavesh.">to Darius</a> <a href="/hebrew/116.htm" title="116: we·’ĕ·ḏa·yin (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Then, thereupon. (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; then (of time).">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/5407.htm" title="5407: niš·tə·wā·nā (N-msd) -- A letter. (Aramaic) corresponding to nishtvan.">written instructions</a> <a href="/hebrew/5922.htm" title="5922: ‘al- (Prep) -- Upon, over, above. (Aramaic) corresponding to al.">about</a> <a href="/hebrew/1836.htm" title="1836: də·nāh (Pro-ms) -- This. (Aramaic) an orthographical variation of dek; this.">this matter</a> <a href="/hebrew/8421.htm" title="8421: yə·ṯî·ḇūn (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To return. (Aramaic) corresponding to shuwb, to come back; specifically (transitive and ellip.) To reply.">were returned.</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="/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="/haggai/1-12.htm">Haggai 1:12-14</a> Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, as well as all the remnant of the people, obeyed the voice of the LORD their God and the words of the prophet Haggai, because the LORD their God had sent him. So the people feared the LORD. / Haggai, the messenger of the LORD, delivered the message of the LORD to the people: “I am with you,” declares the LORD. / 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="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6-10</a> So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts. / What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” / Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, ... <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="/ezra/1-1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</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 his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. ... <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a> who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” <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="/daniel/6-26.htm">Daniel 6:26-28</a> I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. / He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” / So Daniel prospered during the reign of Darius and the reign of Cyrus the Persian. <a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Acts 5:38-39</a> So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19-20</a> But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” <a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a> One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” <a href="/acts/23-11.htm">Acts 23:11</a> The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> 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="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/1_corinthians/3-9.htm">1 Corinthians 3:9</a> For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.But the eye<a href="/ezra/7-6.htm">Ezra 7:6,28</a> This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him… <a href="/ezra/8-22.htm">Ezra 8:22</a> For I was ashamed to require of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way: because we had spoken unto the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all them for good that seek him; but his power and his wrath is against all them that forsake him.<a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">2 Chronicles 16:9</a> For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.that they<a href="/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2-5</a> Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me… then they returned<a href="/ezra/6-6.htm">Ezra 6:6-12</a> Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shetharboznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/4-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-18.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/ezra/4-24.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-29.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-20.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/ezra/4-23.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/ezra/4-22.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-3.htm">Question</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-8.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/35-11.htm">Received</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-6.htm">Report</a> <a href="/ezra/4-21.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-27.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-10.htm">Working</a> <a href="/ezra/4-8.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezra/10-7.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Cease</a> <a href="/ezra/8-24.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/ezra/5-6.htm">Darius</a> <a href="/ezra/5-9.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/job/7-7.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/ezra/6-7.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/ezra/5-6.htm">Letter</a> <a href="/ezra/5-17.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/job/8-8.htm">Question</a> <a href="/job/3-22.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/ezra/8-30.htm">Received</a> <a href="/ezra/5-7.htm">Report</a> <a href="/nehemiah/4-11.htm">Stop</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-19.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-7.htm">Working</a> <a href="/ezra/5-7.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 5</div>1. <a href="/ezra/5-1.htm">Zerubbabel and Jeshua, incited by Haggai and Zechariah, set forward to building</a> 3. <a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai are not able to hinder the Jews</a> 6. <a href="/ezra/5-6.htm">Their letter to Darius against the Jews</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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews This phrase emphasizes divine oversight and protection. The "eye of their God" suggests God's watchful care and providence over His people, a theme consistent throughout Scripture (e.g., <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a>, <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a>). The "elders of the Jews" refers to the leaders responsible for guiding the community in rebuilding the temple. This divine oversight reassures the faithful that God is actively involved in their endeavors, echoing His promises to Israel in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/11-12.htm">Deuteronomy 11:12</a>.so that they were not stopped Despite opposition from local adversaries, the rebuilding efforts continued. This phrase highlights God's intervention in ensuring the work progressed. Historically, the Jews faced significant resistance from surrounding peoples who were threatened by the re-establishment of Jerusalem (<a href="/ezra/4.htm">Ezra 4:1-5</a>). The continuation of the work despite these challenges underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and protection.until a report was sent to Darius Darius I, the Persian king, reigned from 522-486 BC. The report sent to him was a formal complaint by the adversaries of the Jews, seeking to halt the construction. This reflects the bureaucratic processes of the Persian Empire, where local disputes were often escalated to the central authority. The mention of Darius connects this narrative to the broader historical context of the Persian period, during which the Jews were allowed to return and rebuild their temple (<a href="/ezra/1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</a>).and written instructions about this matter were returned The return of written instructions signifies the importance of royal decrees in the Persian administration. The Jews awaited a response that would determine the legality of their actions. This reflects the reliance on written documentation for governance and legal matters in the ancient Near East. The eventual favorable response from Darius (<a href="/ezra/6.htm">Ezra 6:1-12</a>) can be seen as a fulfillment of God's promise to support His people, aligning with prophecies of restoration found in Isaiah and Jeremiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_eye_of_god.htm">The Eye of God</a> This phrase signifies God's watchful care and protection over His people. In Hebrew, "eye" ('ayin) often symbolizes oversight and providence. 2. <a href="/topical/e/elders_of_the_jews.htm">Elders of the Jews</a> These were the leaders among the Jewish exiles who had returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. They were responsible for guiding the community in the restoration efforts. 3. <a href="/topical/d/darius.htm">Darius</a> Referring to Darius I, the Persian king who ruled from 522-486 BC. His reign was marked by administrative efficiency and support for the restoration of the Jewish temple. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_report.htm">The Report</a> This was a formal communication sent to King Darius regarding the rebuilding efforts, seeking his decision on whether the work should continue. 5. <a href="/topical/w/written_instructions.htm">Written Instructions</a> The awaited response from King Darius, which would determine the continuation of the temple reconstruction.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_providential_care.htm">God's Providential Care</a> Just as God's eye was upon the elders of the Jews, He watches over His people today. Believers can trust in His protection and guidance in their endeavors. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> The elders took on the responsibility of leading the rebuilding efforts. Christian leaders today are called to guide their communities with faithfulness and integrity. <a href="/topical/p/patience_in_uncertainty.htm">Patience in Uncertainty</a> The Jews continued their work while awaiting Darius's response. This teaches us to remain faithful and patient, trusting in God's timing and provision. <a href="/topical/d/divine_approval_over_human_authority.htm">Divine Approval Over Human Authority</a> The Jews did not cease their work until they received a directive from Darius, showing respect for authority while ultimately relying on God's approval. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The continuation of the work despite opposition demonstrates the importance of faith in action. Believers are encouraged to persevere in their God-given missions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 5</a> <a href="/q/how_to_verify_divine_protection_claim.htm">(Ezra 5:5) How can we verify or disprove the claim that a divine power protected the Jewish elders from interference? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_'eye_for_eye'_with_'turn_cheek'.htm">How can the 'eye for an eye' principle (Leviticus 24:19-20) be reconciled with New Testament teachings like 'turn the other cheek' (Matthew 5:38-39)?</a> <a href="/q/resolve_ezra_5_17_vs._persian_timeline.htm">(Ezra 5:17) How do we resolve apparent inconsistencies between this passage's account of Persian rule and known Persian chronology?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_haggai_and_zechariah_fit_persia's_era.htm">(Ezra 5:1) How can we reconcile the prophetic claims of Haggai and Zechariah with the broader historical timeline of Persian dominance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ezra/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) And then they returned answer.--And [till] they should receive answer. It is implied that "the eye of their God" was with special vigilance fixed on the work, and it will appear that His influence was upon the officials of Persia as well as upon the rulers of the Jews. The letter that follows shows this.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 5. - The eye of their God was upon the elders. "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous" (<a href="/psalms/34-15.htm">Psalm 34:15</a>) with a jealous watchfulness, which never for a moment slackens. "He withdraweth not his eyes from them" (<a href="/job/36-7.htm">Job 36:7</a>). Nothing happens to them that he does not know and allow. At this time the elders, who pre-aided over the workmen employed in the restoration, were a special subject of God's watchful care, so that those who would fain have hindered them could not. The work of rebuilding went on uninterruptedly during the whole time that the messengers were away. <a href="/commentaries/ezra/5-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But the eye וְעֵ֣ין (wə·‘ên) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5870.htm">Strong's 5870: </a> An eye of their God אֱלָהֲהֹ֗ם (’ĕ·lā·hă·hōm) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_426.htm">Strong's 426: </a> God was הֲוָת֙ (hă·wāṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1934.htm">Strong's 1934: </a> To become, come to pass, be on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> Above, over, upon, against the elders שָׂבֵ֣י (śā·ḇê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7868.htm">Strong's 7868: </a> To become aged, to grow gray of the Jews, יְהוּדָיֵ֔א (yə·hū·ḏā·yê) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3062.htm">Strong's 3062: </a> Jews -- inhabitants of Judah so that they were not וְלָא־ (wə·lā-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3809.htm">Strong's 3809: </a> Not, no stopped בַטִּ֣לוּ (ḇaṭ·ṭi·lū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_989.htm">Strong's 989: </a> To cease until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5705.htm">Strong's 5705: </a> Even to, until a report טַעְמָ֖א (ṭa‘·mā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2941.htm">Strong's 2941: </a> Account, to be commanded, commandment, matter was sent יְהָ֑ךְ (yə·hāḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1946.htm">Strong's 1946: </a> Bring again, come, go up to Darius לְדָרְיָ֣וֶשׁ (lə·ḏā·rə·yā·weš) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> Darius -- two person kings and וֶאֱדַ֛יִן (we·’ĕ·ḏa·yin) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_116.htm">Strong's 116: </a> Then, thereupon written instructions נִשְׁתְּוָנָ֖א (niš·tə·wā·nā) Noun - masculine singular determinate <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5407.htm">Strong's 5407: </a> An epistle about עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5922.htm">Strong's 5922: </a> Above, over, upon, against this matter דְּנָֽה׃ (də·nāh) Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1836.htm">Strong's 1836: </a> This were returned. יְתִיב֥וּן (yə·ṯî·ḇūn) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8421.htm">Strong's 8421: </a> To return <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/ezra/5-5.htm">Ezra 5:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/ezra/5-5.htm">OT History: Ezra 5:5 But the eye of their God was (Ezr. 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