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:

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

12King Darius concludes his decree for the rebuilding of the Second Temple with a solemn appeal: “May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alte 12King Darius concludes his decree for the rebuilding of the Second Temple with a solemn appeal: “May God, who has caused His Name to dwell there, overthrow any king or people who lifts a hand to alte

1). Haggai and Zechariah “prophesied … in the name of the God of Israel.” The restoration work is launched not by Persian policy but by divine mandate.2. Imperial Scrutiny (Ezra 5:4, 5:10). Tattenai d 1). Haggai and Zechariah “prophesied … in the name of the God of Israel.” The restoration work is launched not by Persian policy but by divine mandate.2. Imperial Scrutiny (Ezra 5:4, 5:10). Tattenai d

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

12(of God).[מַדְבַּח] seeדבח.מִדָּהsee׳מִנ.[מְדוֺר] seeדור.Topical LexiconOccurrence and Literary SettingThe term מְגַר appears only once in the canonical Hebrew Scriptures, atEzra 6:12. By placing th 12(of God).[מַדְבַּח] seeדבח.מִדָּהsee׳מִנ.[מְדוֺר] seeדור.Topical LexiconOccurrence and Literary SettingThe term מְגַר appears only once in the canonical Hebrew Scriptures, atEzra 6:12. By placing th

“God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness, “God saw all that He had made” (Genesis 1:31). From the outset, kol proclaims that nothing lies outside the Creator’s ownership.• This theme continues: “The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

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

•Ezra 5:12; 6:12; 7:13, 16, 25•Daniel 2:44; 3:4, 7 (twice); 3:29; 4:1; 5:19; 6:25; 7:14, 27Historical Context1. Persian Period (Ezra). Cyrus’s decree (Ezra 1) and later royal correspondence were compo •Ezra 5:12; 6:12; 7:13, 16, 25•Daniel 2:44; 3:4, 7 (twice); 3:29; 4:1; 5:19; 6:25; 7:14, 27Historical Context1. Persian Period (Ezra). Cyrus’s decree (Ezra 1) and later royal correspondence were compo

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

Restoring Covenant Community1. Diplomatic Dispatches (Ezra 4:11, 4:14, 4:17, 4:18; 5:6, 5:7)Persian officials “sent” letters to Artaxerxes or Darius, attempting either to hinder or to clarify the Jews Restoring Covenant Community1. Diplomatic Dispatches (Ezra 4:11, 4:14, 4:17, 4:18; 5:6, 5:7)Persian officials “sent” letters to Artaxerxes or Darius, attempting either to hinder or to clarify the Jews

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)

Ezra 6:11-12;Daniel 3:28; 6:8, 6:15, 6:17 highlight the gravity of “altering” a decree once sealed. The Persian and Median legal systems serve as backdrops for showing the inviolability of covenant an Ezra 6:11-12;Daniel 3:28; 6:8, 6:15, 6:17 highlight the gravity of “altering” a decree once sealed. The Persian and Median legal systems serve as backdrops for showing the inviolability of covenant an

23(of lions);Imperativemasculine plural suffixחַבְּלוּהִיDaniel 4:20(suffix of tree);InfinitiveלְחַבָּלָהEzra 6:12(accusative of temple).Hithpa.be destroyed: Imperfect3feminine singularתִּתְחַבַּלDani 23(of lions);Imperativemasculine plural suffixחַבְּלוּהִיDaniel 4:20(suffix of tree);InfinitiveלְחַבָּלָהEzra 6:12(accusative of temple).Hithpa.be destroyed: Imperfect3feminine singularתִּתְחַבַּלDani

“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

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:

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,

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

2,3;Daniel 6:11;Ezra 4:8,12 20t. Ezra.Topical LexiconOverviewJerusalem (יְרוּשֶׁלֵם) designates the ancient capital chosen by God to house His name, embody His covenantal presence, and foreshadow His 2,3;Daniel 6:11;Ezra 4:8,12 20t. Ezra.Topical LexiconOverviewJerusalem (יְרוּשֶׁלֵם) designates the ancient capital chosen by God to house His name, embody His covenantal presence, and foreshadow His

8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א 8;Ezra 6:12;Ezra 7:21in common editions: seeאֲנָהbelowאֲנָהpronoun 1 singularI(= Hebrewאֲנִי, q. v.: Zenjirli, Cilician, Egyptian Aramaicאנךְ(Cooke182; 104; 208; S-Coft), Nabataeanנח. . . (Lzb221);ᵑ7א

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

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

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)

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

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