Ezra 6:1
"Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon."

Commentary

Matthew Henry Concise

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Summary

When God's time is come for fulfilling his gracious purposes concerning his church, he will raise up instruments to do it, from whom such good service was not expected. While

our thoughts are directed to this event, we are led by Zechariah to fix our regard on a nobler, a spiritual building.

Reflection

He shall bring forth the head-stone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. WHBC 470.2

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When God's time is come for fulfilling his gracious purposes concerning his church, he will raise up instruments to do it, from whom such good service was not expected. While

our thoughts are directed to this event, we are led by Zechariah to fix our regard on a nobler, a spiritual building. The Lord Jesus Christ continues to lay one stone upon another: let us assist the great design. Difficulties delay the progress of this sacred edifice. Yet let not opposition discourage us, for in due season it will be completed to his abundant praise. He shall bring forth the head-stone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it. WHBC 470.2

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Hebrew Word Studies (13 words)

H0116 אֲדַיִן
Definition:

the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare the usually Aramaic forms areהֵידֵין, Mandeanהאידין(NöM 207); from [אֱדַי] = Biblical Hebrewאֲזַי(seeאָז) + determ. affixn(as inדִּכֵּן,תַּמָּן; in Sabean = post-positive article; HomChr. § 57:compare

Possible Meanings:
  • then (semantic_range)
  • thereupon (semantic_range)
H1868 דֱּרְיָוֵשׁ
Definition:

Darius the Mede, who received the kingdom following Belshazzar’s fall (Daniel 5:31), and Darius I, son of Hystaspes, who reigned over the Achaemenid Empire from 522–486 BC and is featured in Ezra. Bot Darius the Mede, who received the kingdom following Belshazzar’s fall (Daniel 5:31), and Darius I, son of Hystaspes, who reigned over the Achaemenid Empire from 522–486 BC and is featured in Ezra. Bot

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)
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)
H1240 בְּקַר
Definition:

19;Daniel 6:1;Imperfect3masculine singularיְבַקַּרDaniel 4:15;InfinitiveלְבַקָּרָהDaniel 7:14; —1inquire, withעַל(of thing)concerningDaniel 7:14; with subject indefinite, = passive,Daniel 4:19search w 19;Daniel 6:1;Imperfect3masculine singularיְבַקַּרDaniel 4:15;InfinitiveלְבַקָּרָהDaniel 7:14; —1inquire, withעַל(of thing)concerningDaniel 7:14; with subject indefinite, = passive,Daniel 4:19search w

Possible Meanings:
  • seek (semantic_range)
  • let search be made (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)
H5609 סְפַר
Definition:

10book(see Biblical Hebrewסֵ֫פֶר); — constructדָּכְרָנַיָּא׳סEzra 4:15(twice in verse),משֶׁה׳סEzra 6:18; plural absoluteסִפְרִיןDaniel 7:10books(of records, see Dr); emphaticבֵּית סִפְרַיָּאEzra 6:1ho 10book(see Biblical Hebrewסֵ֫פֶר); — constructדָּכְרָנַיָּא׳סEzra 4:15(twice in verse),משֶׁה׳סEzra 6:18; plural absoluteסִפְרִיןDaniel 7:10books(of records, see Dr); emphaticבֵּית סִפְרַיָּאEzra 6:1ho

Possible Meanings:
  • secretary (semantic_range)
  • scribe (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)
H1596 גְּנַז
Definition:

17records Governor Tattenai’s respectful request that King Darius “search the royal archives there in Babylon” to verify Cyrus’ decree authorizing the rebuilding of the temple.2.Ezra 6:1notes Darius’ 17records Governor Tattenai’s respectful request that King Darius “search the royal archives there in Babylon” to verify Cyrus’ decree authorizing the rebuilding of the temple.2.Ezra 6:1notes Darius’

Possible Meanings:
  • treasure (semantic_range)
H5182 נְחַת
Definition:

15; 6:1; 6:5 – post-exilic Jerusalem and the temple vessels2.Daniel 4:13; 4:23 – the watcher’s descent in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream3.Daniel 5:20– the downfall of Babylon’s first great kingThese six refer 15; 6:1; 6:5 – post-exilic Jerusalem and the temple vessels2.Daniel 4:13; 4:23 – the watcher’s descent in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream3.Daniel 5:20– the downfall of Babylon’s first great kingThese six refer

Possible Meanings:
  • descend (semantic_range)
  • deposited (semantic_range)
  • be deposed (semantic_range)
H8536 תָּם
Definition:

17;Ezra 6:1,12;׳מִןתֿthenceEzra 6:6.Topical LexiconMeaning and Literary Roleתָּם functions as a logical connector in the Aramaic sections of Ezra, signaling a consequential step, a “therefore” or “the 17;Ezra 6:1,12;׳מִןתֿthenceEzra 6:6.Topical LexiconMeaning and Literary Roleתָּם functions as a logical connector in the Aramaic sections of Ezra, signaling a consequential step, a “therefore” or “the

Possible Meanings:
  • complete (semantic_range)
  • complete (semantic_range)
  • perfect (semantic_range)
  • sound (semantic_range)
  • wholesome (semantic_range)
H0895 בַּבֶל
Definition:

9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting 9) to its role as the capital of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, Babylon stands as a divinely chosen backdrop against which God manifests His sovereignty over nations, idols, and kings.Geographical Setting

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