Ezra 5:3
"At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?"

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and their companions,.... These were new governors and officers under the king of Persia in those parts, the

old ones, Rehum, Shimshai, &c. being either dead, or removed upon this new king coming to the throne: these came to the Jews: and said thus unto them, who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall? for it seems by this time they had raised up the walls of the temple from its foundation to some height; for of these it must be understood, see Ezr 4:8 for it can hardly be thought they were as yet enclosing it with a wall round about it; now they asked them by what authority they did this? who set them to work? and what were their names? for that this question was asked, though not here expressed, is clear from Ezr 4:10 and to which an answer is given in the next verse.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (21 words)

H2166 זְמָן
Definition:

7time(probably loan-word from Old Persianzrvan, zarvâna,time,age, NöM 152Scheft45; compare Biblical Hebrew (late); and (on change ofν[b] tom) FräZA iii. 52; Nabataeanזמן, Palmyrene (Nabataean)זבןLzb26 7time(probably loan-word from Old Persianzrvan, zarvâna,time,age, NöM 152Scheft45; compare Biblical Hebrew (late); and (on change ofν[b] tom) FräZA iii. 52; Nabataeanזמן, Palmyrene (Nabataean)זבןLzb26

Possible Meanings:
  • agree together (semantic_range)
H0858 אָתָה
Definition:

3;Daniel 7:22;אָ֯Ezra 5:16; 3masculine pluralאֲתוֺEzra 4:12;Imperativemasculine plural(וֶ)אֱתוֺDaniel 3:26;Infinitiveלְמֵתֵא(K§ 41 c))Daniel 3:2;ParticipleאָתֵהDaniel 7:13; —come, withעַלpersonEzra 4: 3;Daniel 7:22;אָ֯Ezra 5:16; 3masculine pluralאֲתוֺEzra 4:12;Imperativemasculine plural(וֶ)אֱתוֺDaniel 3:26;Infinitiveלְמֵתֵא(K§ 41 c))Daniel 3:2;ParticipleאָתֵהDaniel 7:13; —come, withעַלpersonEzra 4:

Possible Meanings:
  • bring (semantic_range)
  • be brought (semantic_range)
H5922 עַל
Definition:

126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr 126t. Daniel;Ezra 7:18; 3masculine singularעֲלוֺהִי(so Nabataean, Palmyrene; Egyptian AramaicעלויS-CA 6+)Daniel 3:28+,עֲלֹהִיEzra 6:11; 3feminine singularעליהKt (so Egyptian Aramaic, S-CD 24),עֲלַהּQr

Possible Meanings:
  • upon (semantic_range)
  • over (semantic_range)
  • on account of (semantic_range)
  • above (semantic_range)
  • to (semantic_range)
H8674 תַּתְּנַי
Definition:

3,6;Ezra 6:6,13;Θανθανας, AΘαθθαναι;ᵐ5LΤανθαναιος,Σισιννης; also 3 Esdr 6:3; 7:26 JosAnt. xi.12,89, etc. (LagPsalt. Hieron.162 n.; AS§135 n.; MeyEntst. J. 32assumes Old Persian *Thithnaya, or *Thathna 3,6;Ezra 6:6,13;Θανθανας, AΘαθθαναι;ᵐ5LΤανθαναιος,Σισιννης; also 3 Esdr 6:3; 7:26 JosAnt. xi.12,89, etc. (LagPsalt. Hieron.162 n.; AS§135 n.; MeyEntst. J. 32assumes Old Persian *Thithnaya, or *Thathna

H6347 פֶחָה
Definition:

14; constructמַּחַתEzra 5:3,6;Ezra 6:6,7,13; plural emphaticמַּחֲוָתָאDaniel 3:2,3,27;Daniel 6:1.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe word designates a provincial governor or prefect, a civil offici 14; constructמַּחַתEzra 5:3,6;Ezra 6:6,7,13; plural emphaticמַּחֲוָתָאDaniel 3:2,3,27;Daniel 6:1.Topical LexiconDefinition and ScopeThe word designates a provincial governor or prefect, a civil offici

H5675 עֲבַר
Definition:

Ezra 4:10,11,17,20;Ezra 5:3,6 (twice in verse);Ezra 6:6(twice in verse);Ezra 6:8,13;Ezra 7:21,25,נהרא׳עEzra 4:16. compare in Cilician Aramaic, Cooke346.עַדseeעדה. belowTopical LexiconMeaning and Geogr Ezra 4:10,11,17,20;Ezra 5:3,6 (twice in verse);Ezra 6:6(twice in verse);Ezra 6:8,13;Ezra 7:21,25,נהרא׳עEzra 4:16. compare in Cilician Aramaic, Cooke346.עַדseeעדה. belowTopical LexiconMeaning and Geogr

Possible Meanings:
  • region across (semantic_range)
  • beyond (semantic_range)
H5103 נְהַר
Definition:

•Ezra 4:10, 4:11, 4:16, 4:17 and 4:20: Letters from local officials warn Artaxerxes that Jerusalem’s fortification could threaten Persian control west of “the River.”•Ezra 5:3 and 5:6: Governor Tatten •Ezra 4:10, 4:11, 4:16, 4:17 and 4:20: Letters from local officials warn Artaxerxes that Jerusalem’s fortification could threaten Persian control west of “the River.”•Ezra 5:3 and 5:6: Governor Tatten

H8370 שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי
Definition:

3,6;Ezra 6:6,13;Σαθαρβουζανα(αι,ε,ης);ᵐ5LΣαθραβωζαης(AndrM 87 *proposes׳מתרב, GreekΜιθροβουζάνης, = Old Iranian *Mithrabauzana,Mithra is delieverer(or the like), MeyEntst, J.32; Scheft92f.Old IranianŠ 3,6;Ezra 6:6,13;Σαθαρβουζανα(αι,ε,ης);ᵐ5LΣαθραβωζαης(AndrM 87 *proposes׳מתרב, GreekΜιθροβουζάνης, = Old Iranian *Mithrabauzana,Mithra is delieverer(or the like), MeyEntst, J.32; Scheft92f.Old IranianŠ

H8370 שְׁתַר בּוֹזְנַי
Definition:

3,6;Ezra 6:6,13;Σαθαρβουζανα(αι,ε,ης);ᵐ5LΣαθραβωζαης(AndrM 87 *proposes׳מתרב, GreekΜιθροβουζάνης, = Old Iranian *Mithrabauzana,Mithra is delieverer(or the like), MeyEntst, J.32; Scheft92f.Old IranianŠ 3,6;Ezra 6:6,13;Σαθαρβουζανα(αι,ε,ης);ᵐ5LΣαθραβωζαης(AndrM 87 *proposes׳מתרב, GreekΜιθροβουζάνης, = Old Iranian *Mithrabauzana,Mithra is delieverer(or the like), MeyEntst, J.32; Scheft92f.Old IranianŠ

H3675 כְּנָת
Definition:

6,תְהוֺן-Ezra 4:9,17,23;Ezra 5:3;Ezra 6:6,13.Topical LexiconOccurrences in Ezraכְּנָת appears seven times, each within the Aramaic section of Ezra (Ezra 4:9; 4:17; 4:23; 5:3; 5:6; 6:6; 6:13). In every 6,תְהוֺן-Ezra 4:9,17,23;Ezra 5:3;Ezra 6:6,13.Topical LexiconOccurrences in Ezraכְּנָת appears seven times, each within the Aramaic section of Ezra (Ezra 4:9; 4:17; 4:23; 5:3; 5:6; 6:6; 6:13). In every

Possible Meanings:
  • associate (semantic_range)
H3652 כֵּן
Definition:

Ken (כֵּן, Aramaic “thus,” “so,” “in this manner”)Linguistic and Canonical PlacementKen occurs only eight times, all within the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel (Ezra 5:3;Ezra 6:2;Daniel 2:24;Danie Ken (כֵּן, Aramaic “thus,” “so,” “in this manner”)Linguistic and Canonical PlacementKen occurs only eight times, all within the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel (Ezra 5:3;Ezra 6:2;Daniel 2:24;Danie

Possible Meanings:
  • as follows (semantic_range)
H0560 אֲמַר
Definition:

12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul 12+,אֲמַ֑רDaniel 7:1; 3feminine singularאֲמֶ֫רֶרDaniel 5:10(K§ 38, 1 a); 1 singularאַמְרֵתDaniel 4:5; 1pluralאֲאַ֫רְנָאDaniel 5:4,9, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיֵאמַר(K§ 41)Daniel 2:7+; 2 mascul

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H4479 מָן
Definition:

see onDaniel 3:6),interrogative pronounwho?(Old Aramaic, Nabataean, PalmyreneמןLzb312Cooke188),ᵑ7מן, Syriac, EthiopicArabicWCG 123:Biblical Hebrewמִי); —1who?Ezra 5:3,9; strengthened byהוּא,Daniel 3:1 see onDaniel 3:6),interrogative pronounwho?(Old Aramaic, Nabataean, PalmyreneמןLzb312Cooke188),ᵑ7מן, Syriac, EthiopicArabicWCG 123:Biblical Hebrewמִי); —1who?Ezra 5:3,9; strengthened byהוּא,Daniel 3:1

Possible Meanings:
  • from (semantic_range)
  • out of (semantic_range)
  • by reason of (semantic_range)
H7761 שׂוּם
Definition:

51records that Solomon “put” (שׂוּם) the dedicated silver and gold into the treasuries of the house of the LORD, underscoring careful stewardship of holy things. InExodus 30:6Moses must “put” the gold 51records that Solomon “put” (שׂוּם) the dedicated silver and gold into the treasuries of the house of the LORD, underscoring careful stewardship of holy things. InExodus 30:6Moses must “put” the gold

Possible Meanings:
  • set (semantic_range)
  • make (semantic_range)
  • make (semantic_range)
  • make (semantic_range)
  • appoint (semantic_range)
H2942 טְעֵם
Definition:

21taste, judgement, command(Biblical Hebrewטַ֫עַס(late sense)); — absolute׳טDaniel 3:10+, construct׳טDaniel 5:2;Ezra 6:14,טַ֫עַס(of God, mere scribal distinction NöLCB 1896, 305Str§ 8 cKAramaismen 40) 21taste, judgement, command(Biblical Hebrewטַ֫עַס(late sense)); — absolute׳טDaniel 3:10+, construct׳טDaniel 5:2;Ezra 6:14,טַ֫עַס(of God, mere scribal distinction NöLCB 1896, 305Str§ 8 cKAramaismen 40)

Possible Meanings:
  • judgment (semantic_range)
H1005 בּיִת
Definition:

“Enter the ark, you and all your household” (Genesis 7:1). Deliverance involved an entire בּיִת, underscoring that salvation in Scripture regularly addresses families, not only individuals. InGenesis “Enter the ark, you and all your household” (Genesis 7:1). Deliverance involved an entire בּיִת, underscoring that salvation in Scripture regularly addresses families, not only individuals. InGenesis

Possible Meanings:
  • lodge (semantic_range)
  • pass the night (semantic_range)
H1836 דֵּן
Definition:

27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108 27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108

Possible Meanings:
  • judge (semantic_range)
H1124 בְּנָא
Definition:

11; 1singular suffixבֶּנַיְתַהּDaniel 4:27;Imperfect3masculine pluralיִבְנוֺןEzra 6:7;InfinitiveלְמִבְנֵאEzra 5:2+,לְמִבְבְיָהEzra 5:9(readלְמִבְנֵאM§ 64 uor <לְמִבְנֵה, so S-CA 8. 64),לִבְּנֵא(readלְ 11; 1singular suffixבֶּנַיְתַהּDaniel 4:27;Imperfect3masculine pluralיִבְנוֺןEzra 6:7;InfinitiveלְמִבְנֵאEzra 5:2+,לְמִבְבְיָהEzra 5:9(readלְמִבְנֵאM§ 64 uor <לְמִבְנֵה, so S-CA 8. 64),לִבְּנֵא(readלְ

H0846 אֻשַּׁרְנָא
Definition:

3,8; mostwall(ᵑ6ᵑ9walls); M55*compare Assyrianašurrû,wall, but?; Hpt in GuEzr:pp. 34. 63thinks = [aširânâ] from Assyrianašru,sanctuary; pointed by Masoretes as if =אֻשַּׁיָא(Ezra 4:12; 5:16); other co 3,8; mostwall(ᵑ6ᵑ9walls); M55*compare Assyrianašurrû,wall, but?; Hpt in GuEzr:pp. 34. 63thinks = [aširânâ] from Assyrianašru,sanctuary; pointed by Masoretes as if =אֻשַּׁיָא(Ezra 4:12; 5:16); other co

H1836 דֵּן
Definition:

27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108 27) and (withהָ, i.e.הָא,ecce)הָדֵתן; Aramaic of Têmaהא זא(Cooke195. 198); Syriac(contracted forהָֽדְנָא); Mandeanהאזין; Sabean(HomChrest. 13); Ethiopicall from [דֶּה,]זה, + demonstrativenoun(WCG 108

Possible Meanings:
  • judge (semantic_range)
H3635 כְּלַל
Definition:

12, 13– Adversaries report that the city “has restored its walls” and warn that if the work “is rebuilt and its walls are restored, no tribute, custom, or toll will be paid.”•Ezra 4:16– They heighten 12, 13– Adversaries report that the city “has restored its walls” and warn that if the work “is rebuilt and its walls are restored, no tribute, custom, or toll will be paid.”•Ezra 4:16– They heighten

Possible Meanings:
  • complete (semantic_range)
  • he finished it (semantic_range)
  • be completed (semantic_range)

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