Ezra 5:8
"Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

Be it known unto the king,.... This seems to have been the usual form of beginning a letter to a king in those days, Ezr 4:12 that we went into the province of Judea; which from a kingdom was reduced to a

province, and was become a part of the Babylonian, now Persian, monarchy, see Ezr 2:1 to the house of the great God; as the Jews called the Lord their God; and even the Heathens had a notion that there was one supreme God, though they worshipped inferior ones; and some had a notion that Jehovah the God of the Jews was he: which is builded with great stones; marble stones; as Jarchi (q), stones of rolling, as it may be rendered; which, according to Aben Ezra, were so large and heavy, that they could not be carried, but were obliged to roll them: and timber is laid in the walls, cedar wood, as Aben Ezra interprets it, for beams, for flooring and raftering; or rather, is put upon the walls, for the lining and wainscoting of them, which was done with cedar wood: and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands; and, unless timely prevented, will soon be finished. (q) So David de Pomis, Tzemach David, fol. 15. 3.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (23 words)

H3046 יְדַע
Definition:

14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24 14-15– Local officials “make known” to King Artaxerxes the supposed threat of Jerusalem’s rebuilding.•Ezra 5:8, 5:10, 5:16 – Jewish leaders “make known” the progress of the temple to Darius.•Ezra 7:24

Possible Meanings:
  • cause to know (semantic_range)
  • inform (semantic_range)
H1934 הָוָא
Definition:

26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215 26+,הֲוָאDaniel 5:19+; 2 masculine singularהֲוַיְתָDaniel 2:31,34, 1singularהֲוֵיתDaniel 4:1+; 3 masculine pluralהֲווֺDaniel 2:35+;Imperfect3masculine singularלֶהֱוֵא(K§ 47, l) b) Dr§ 204 Obs.NöM 215

Possible Meanings:
  • he (semantic_range)
  • she (semantic_range)
  • it (semantic_range)
H4430 מְלַךְ
Definition:

7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget 7). It denotes the act of reigning, becoming king, or exercising royal authority. While applied to human monarchs, the verb also frames explicit declarations of God’s unrivaled kingship, weaving toget

Possible Meanings:
  • counsel (semantic_range)
  • advice (semantic_range)
H1768 דִּי
Definition:

of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced of same origin as Arabicpossessor of[compare below Biblical Hebrewזֶה]. Properly a demonstrativethat[compareזֶה; in Ethiopiczeis 'this',za'which']; but this being referred by usage to something preced

Possible Meanings:
  • who (semantic_range)
  • because (semantic_range)
H0236 אֲזַל
Definition:

23;Daniel 6:19).2. Official inspection or reporting (Ezra 5:8).3. Commissioning for sacred purposes (Ezra 5:15).4. Faith‐driven initiative in crisis (Daniel 2:17,Daniel 2:24).5. Personal anguish turne 23;Daniel 6:19).2. Official inspection or reporting (Ezra 5:8).3. Commissioning for sacred purposes (Ezra 5:15).4. Faith‐driven initiative in crisis (Daniel 2:17,Daniel 2:24).5. Personal anguish turne

Possible Meanings:
  • go (semantic_range)
  • go off (semantic_range)
H3061 יְהיּד
Definition:

13b;Ezra 5:1,8;Ezra 7:14;׳בְּנֵי גָּלוּתָא דַּי יDaniel 2:25;Daniel 5:13a;Daniel 6:14.Topical LexiconMeaning and Scopeיְהוּד (Yehud) designates the land and people of Judah in the Aramaic sections of 13b;Ezra 5:1,8;Ezra 7:14;׳בְּנֵי גָּלוּתָא דַּי יDaniel 2:25;Daniel 5:13a;Daniel 6:14.Topical LexiconMeaning and Scopeיְהוּד (Yehud) designates the land and people of Judah in the Aramaic sections of

H4083 מְדִינָה
Definition:

§ 72 c)Ezra 5:8;Ezra 6:2; constructמְדִינַתDaniel 2:48,49;Daniel 3:1,12,30;Ezra 7:16; plural absoluteמְדִנָןEzra 4:15, emphaticמְדִינָתָאDaniel 3:2,3.Topical LexiconMeaning and General SenseThe term d § 72 c)Ezra 5:8;Ezra 6:2; constructמְדִינַתDaniel 2:48,49;Daniel 3:1,12,30;Ezra 7:16; plural absoluteמְדִנָןEzra 4:15, emphaticמְדִינָתָאDaniel 3:2,3.Topical LexiconMeaning and General SenseThe term d

Possible Meanings:
  • district (semantic_range)
  • province (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)
H0426 אַלָהּ
Definition:

28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7: 28+, constructDaniel 2:18+; emphaticאֱלָהָאDaniel 2:20+; suffixאֱלָהִיDaniel 6:23,הָךְ-Ezra 9:14+,הֵהּ-Daniel 6:6+,הֲהֹם-Ezra 5:5;Ezra 7:16,הֲהוֺן-Daniel 3:28(twice in verse);Daniel 3:29,הֲכֹם-Ezra 7:

Possible Meanings:
  • these (semantic_range)
H7229 רַב
Definition:

31+, constructDaniel 2:14+; emphatic masculineרַבָּאEzra 4:10+; feminineרַבְּתָאDaniel 4:27; masculine plural redupl.רַבְרְבִין(K§ 59, 4)Daniel 3:33, feminine pluralבָן-Daniel 2:48+, emphaticָ֯ תָאDan 31+, constructDaniel 2:14+; emphatic masculineרַבָּאEzra 4:10+; feminineרַבְּתָאDaniel 4:27; masculine plural redupl.רַבְרְבִין(K§ 59, 4)Daniel 3:33, feminine pluralבָן-Daniel 2:48+, emphaticָ֯ תָאDan

Possible Meanings:
  • great (semantic_range)
H1932 הוּא
Definition:

21וְהוּא מְהַשְׁנֵא ֗֗֗andhe willchange, etc.,Daniel 2:22;Daniel 2:44;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 7:7,24;Ezra 5:8;Daniel 2:32הוּא צַלְמָאthatimage (nom. pend. ['hanging' noun clause]);Daniel 4:19אַנְתָּה הוּאth 21וְהוּא מְהַשְׁנֵא ֗֗֗andhe willchange, etc.,Daniel 2:22;Daniel 2:44;Daniel 6:5;Daniel 7:7,24;Ezra 5:8;Daniel 2:32הוּא צַלְמָאthatimage (nom. pend. ['hanging' noun clause]);Daniel 4:19אַנְתָּה הוּאth

Possible Meanings:
  • she (semantic_range)
  • it (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

H0069 אֶבֶן
Definition:

8the provincial officials testify, “The house of the great God is being rebuilt with large stones and timber is being set in the walls”.Ezra 6:4preserves Cyrus’ original decree, specifying that the sa 8the provincial officials testify, “The house of the great God is being rebuilt with large stones and timber is being set in the walls”.Ezra 6:4preserves Cyrus’ original decree, specifying that the sa

Possible Meanings:
  • wheel (semantic_range)
  • disc (semantic_range)
  • wheel (semantic_range)
  • bearing-stool (semantic_range)
  • midwife’s stool (semantic_range)
H1560 גְּלָל
Definition:

8;Ezra 6:4stones of rolling, too heavy for carrying.Topical LexiconBiblical SettingStrong’s Hebrew 1560 גְּלָל (gelal) appears twice, both in the Aramaic sections of Ezra (Ezra 5:8;Ezra 6:4). In each 8;Ezra 6:4stones of rolling, too heavy for carrying.Topical LexiconBiblical SettingStrong’s Hebrew 1560 גְּלָל (gelal) appears twice, both in the Aramaic sections of Ezra (Ezra 5:8;Ezra 6:4). In each

H0636 אָע
Definition:

8wood(soᵑ7, forעָע; Egyptian AramaicעקS-CH5; Biblical Hebrewעֵץ, √ II.עצה); —1absolute׳אtimber, for buildingEzra 5:8;Ezra 6:4;beamEzra 6:11.2emphaticאָעָאwood, material of idolsDaniel 5:4,23.Topical L 8wood(soᵑ7, forעָע; Egyptian AramaicעקS-CH5; Biblical Hebrewעֵץ, √ II.עצה); —1absolute׳אtimber, for buildingEzra 5:8;Ezra 6:4;beamEzra 6:11.2emphaticאָעָאwood, material of idolsDaniel 5:4,23.Topical L

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)
H3797 כְּתַל
Definition:

8) and Daniel’s account of Belshazzar’s feast (Daniel 5:5). While linguistically brief, the term anchors two pivotal moments: the restoration of true worship in Jerusalem and the imminent fall of prou 8) and Daniel’s account of Belshazzar’s feast (Daniel 5:5). While linguistically brief, the term anchors two pivotal moments: the restoration of true worship in Jerusalem and the imminent fall of prou

Possible Meanings:
  • wall (semantic_range)
H5673 עֲבִידָה
Definition:

24; 5:8; 6:7) or administration of a pagan empire (Daniel 2:49; 3:12), each passage portrays work as a sphere where covenant faithfulness is tested and displayed. InEzra 6:18the same word widens to pr 24; 5:8; 6:7) or administration of a pagan empire (Daniel 2:49; 3:12), each passage portrays work as a sphere where covenant faithfulness is tested and displayed. InEzra 6:18the same word widens to pr

Possible Meanings:
  • service (semantic_range)
H1791 דֵּךְ
Definition:

361B S-CPap.(feminineדכא,דכיib.F 6, 9), LzbEph. i. 67);ᵑ7דֵּיכֵי, feminineדָּח; Arabic; EthiopicFromזֶה,דָּא(feminine), with the affixך(WCG 110), thus literally = Germandieser da.The plural isאִלֵּח, 361B S-CPap.(feminineדכא,דכיib.F 6, 9), LzbEph. i. 67);ᵑ7דֵּיכֵי, feminineדָּח; Arabic; EthiopicFromזֶה,דָּא(feminine), with the affixך(WCG 110), thus literally = Germandieser da.The plural isאִלֵּח,

Possible Meanings:
  • this (semantic_range)
H0629 אָסְפַּרְנָא
Definition:

8׳אמִתְעַבְדָא,Ezra 6:8,12,13;Ezra 7:17,21,26 (compare Old Aramaicאספרן, on a weight,complete, correct:Lab223, Cooke193).Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 629 designates a single Aramaic term fou 8׳אמִתְעַבְדָא,Ezra 6:8,12,13;Ezra 7:17,21,26 (compare Old Aramaicאספרן, on a weight,complete, correct:Lab223, Cooke193).Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 629 designates a single Aramaic term fou

Possible Meanings:
  • thoroughly (semantic_range)
  • with (semantic_range)
  • diligence (semantic_range)
H5648 עֲבַד
Definition:

1+, 2 masculine singularעֲבַ֑דְתְּ(K§ 13, 2)Daniel 4:32; 1singularעַבְדֵֿתDaniel 3:15;Daniel 6:23, 3masculine pluralעֲבַ֫דוּEzra 6:13+;Imperfect2masculine pluralתַּעְבְּדוּן(Baer K§ 38. 1. b);תַּעַבְד 1+, 2 masculine singularעֲבַ֑דְתְּ(K§ 13, 2)Daniel 4:32; 1singularעַבְדֵֿתDaniel 3:15;Daniel 6:23, 3masculine pluralעֲבַ֫דוּEzra 6:13+;Imperfect2masculine pluralתַּעְבְּדוּן(Baer K§ 38. 1. b);תַּעַבְד

Possible Meanings:
  • slave (semantic_range)
  • servant (semantic_range)
H6744 צְלַח
Definition:

8– Persian officials report that the temple project “is being built with large stones… This work is being done diligently and progressing in their hands.”2.Ezra 6:14– “The Jewish elders continued to b 8– Persian officials report that the temple project “is being built with large stones… This work is being done diligently and progressing in their hands.”2.Ezra 6:14– “The Jewish elders continued to b

Possible Meanings:
  • prosper (semantic_range)
H3028 יַד
Definition:

12; 6:12; 7:14, 25). Daniel (12 occurrences) places the term in royal courts and prophetic visions, contrasting tyrannical human hands with the invincible hand of God that writes on walls (Daniel 5:5) 12; 6:12; 7:14, 25). Daniel (12 occurrences) places the term in royal courts and prophetic visions, contrasting tyrannical human hands with the invincible hand of God that writes on walls (Daniel 5:5)

Possible Meanings:
  • power (semantic_range)

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