“Whatever the God of Heaven Requires”1.Ezra 4:22presents imperial officials charged to avert rebellion: “See that you do not neglect this matter. Why allow this threat to increase, to the detriment of “Whatever the God of Heaven Requires”1.Ezra 4:22presents imperial officials charged to avert rebellion: “See that you do not neglect this matter. Why allow this threat to increase, to the detriment of

16, singular Infinitive (van d. H., wrongly,׳חַשׁ).[חַשְׁחָה]noun femininething needed(Syriac; Nö in Kp. 175); — pluralחַשְׁחָןEzra 6:9.Topical LexiconScriptural Contextחֲשַׁח appears three times, eac 16, singular Infinitive (van d. H., wrongly,׳חַשׁ).[חַשְׁחָה]noun femininething needed(Syriac; Nö in Kp. 175); — pluralחַשְׁחָןEzra 6:9.Topical LexiconScriptural Contextחֲשַׁח appears three times, eac

“pray for the lives of the king and his sons” (Ezra 6:10).2. Corporate identity: “one of the exiles from Judah” (Daniel 6:13); lit. “one of the sons of the captivity,” underscoring solidarity among re “pray for the lives of the king and his sons” (Ezra 6:10).2. Corporate identity: “one of the exiles from Judah” (Daniel 6:13); lit. “one of the sons of the captivity,” underscoring solidarity among re

worship, where it is the costliest burnt offering, and royal-historical narrative, where it becomes an emblem by which God exposes and humbles human pride.Occurrences and Narrative SettingEzra 6:9,Ezr worship, where it is the costliest burnt offering, and royal-historical narrative, where it becomes an emblem by which God exposes and humbles human pride.Occurrences and Narrative SettingEzra 6:9,Ezr

9,17;Ezra 7:17.Topical LexiconOverviewThe Aramaic term translated “male” is found exclusively in the imperial correspondence preserved inEzra 6andEzra 7. Each occurrence concerns the provision of sacr 9,17;Ezra 7:17.Topical LexiconOverviewThe Aramaic term translated “male” is found exclusively in the imperial correspondence preserved inEzra 6andEzra 7. Each occurrence concerns the provision of sacr

9,17;Ezra 7:17.אִנְבֵהּseeאֵב.Topical LexiconOccurrences in EzraThe term appears three times in the Aramaic sections of Ezra (Ezra 6:9;Ezra 6:17;Ezra 7:17) and is always rendered “lambs” in English tr 9,17;Ezra 7:17.אִנְבֵהּseeאֵב.Topical LexiconOccurrences in EzraThe term appears three times in the Aramaic sections of Ezra (Ezra 6:9;Ezra 6:17;Ezra 7:17) and is always rendered “lambs” in English tr

9.Topical LexiconCanonical locationThe noun appears once, inEzra 6:9, within the Aramaic portion ofEzra 4–7that records the Persian court correspondence authorizing the rebuilding of the temple. In th 9.Topical LexiconCanonical locationThe noun appears once, inEzra 6:9, within the Aramaic portion ofEzra 4–7that records the Persian court correspondence authorizing the rebuilding of the temple. In th

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:

11.Occurrences in Scripture• Daniel: 2:18, 19, 28, 37 (LXX v. 38), 44, 45; 3:25; 4:13 (v. 10), 15 (v. 12), 17 (v. 14), 23 (v. 20), 26 (v. 23), 31 (v. 28), 34 (v. 31), 35 (v. 32); 5:21, 23; 6:27 (v. 26 11.Occurrences in Scripture• Daniel: 2:18, 19, 28, 37 (LXX v. 38), 44, 45; 3:25; 4:13 (v. 10), 15 (v. 12), 17 (v. 14), 23 (v. 20), 26 (v. 23), 31 (v. 28), 34 (v. 31), 35 (v. 32); 5:21, 23; 6:27 (v. 26

(Aramaic) corresponding tochittah; wheat -- wheat.see HEBREWchittahTopical LexiconOverviewThe Aramaic term חִנְטָא (Strong’s Hebrew 2591) denotes wheat, the chief cereal of the Ancient Near East. In E (Aramaic) corresponding tochittah; wheat -- wheat.see HEBREWchittahTopical LexiconOverviewThe Aramaic term חִנְטָא (Strong’s Hebrew 2591) denotes wheat, the chief cereal of the Ancient Near East. In E

9;Ezra 7:22(both for sacrifices), constructEzra 4:14.Topical LexiconDefinition and Scopeמְלַח (melach) in Ezra is an Aramaic term for common table salt, but in Scripture the concept of “salt” consiste 9;Ezra 7:22(both for sacrifices), constructEzra 4:14.Topical LexiconDefinition and Scopeמְלַח (melach) in Ezra is an Aramaic term for common table salt, but in Scripture the concept of “salt” consiste

the rebuilding of the Second Temple (Ezra 6:9; 7:22) and the sacrilegious feast of Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1-4, 23). In both contexts the word denotes ordinary fermented grape wine, yet its usage reveals the rebuilding of the Second Temple (Ezra 6:9; 7:22) and the sacrilegious feast of Belshazzar (Daniel 5:1-4, 23). In both contexts the word denotes ordinary fermented grape wine, yet its usage reveals

9– King Darius orders that “wheat, salt, wine, and oil” be granted “daily without fail” for the burnt offerings.•Ezra 7:22– Artaxerxes extends the same provision, permitting “up to … a hundred baths o 9– King Darius orders that “wheat, salt, wine, and oil” be granted “daily without fail” for the burnt offerings.•Ezra 7:22– Artaxerxes extends the same provision, permitting “up to … a hundred baths o

14;Ezra 6:9.Topical LexiconSemantic Range and Conceptual Nuanceמֵאמַר (meʾamar) identifies a spoken or written word invested with binding authority—a formal statement that establishes what must come t 14;Ezra 6:9.Topical LexiconSemantic Range and Conceptual Nuanceמֵאמַר (meʾamar) identifies a spoken or written word invested with binding authority—a formal statement that establishes what must come t

9– Imperial treasurers must supply animals and provisions “as requested by the priests in Jerusalem” so that sacrifices continue “daily without fail.”•Ezra 6:16– “The Israelites, including the priests 9– Imperial treasurers must supply animals and provisions “as requested by the priests in Jerusalem” so that sacrifices continue “daily without fail.”•Ezra 6:16– “The Israelites, including the priests

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

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

1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini 1.Ezra 4:13, 15, 20; 6:8; 7:24—human governments receiving or withholding tribute, tax, and custom.2.Daniel 2:21, 37-38; 4:17, 25, 32; 5:18, 28; 7:4, 6, 12, 14, 27—God “gives” wisdom, kingdoms, domini

15day(see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute׳יEzra 6:9(twice in verse);Ezra 6:15, emphaticיוֺמָאDaniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14; plural absoluteיוֺמִיןDaniel 6:8+, emphaticיוֺמַיָּאDaniel 2:28+; constructיוֺמֵיDani 15day(see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute׳יEzra 6:9(twice in verse);Ezra 6:15, emphaticיוֺמָאDaniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14; plural absoluteיוֺמִיןDaniel 6:8+, emphaticיוֺמַיָּאDaniel 2:28+; constructיוֺמֵיDani

15day(see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute׳יEzra 6:9(twice in verse);Ezra 6:15, emphaticיוֺמָאDaniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14; plural absoluteיוֺמִיןDaniel 6:8+, emphaticיוֺמַיָּאDaniel 2:28+; constructיוֺמֵיDani 15day(see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute׳יEzra 6:9(twice in verse);Ezra 6:15, emphaticיוֺמָאDaniel 6:11;Daniel 6:14; plural absoluteיוֺמִיןDaniel 6:8+, emphaticיוֺמַיָּאDaniel 2:28+; constructיוֺמֵיDani

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

38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ 38); so Nabataean and Egyptian AramaicלהןCooke217, 219, 241S-CPap. C 6, 7+;lâinnî, howeverSocArab. Dial.see Marokko 44, Anm. 103;ᵑ7אִילָּהֵיןGenesis 32:28;Genesis 43:3and elsewhere); —1after a negativ

Ezra 4:22;Ezra 6:8–9;Daniel 6:4. Each setting involves affairs of state and the welfare of God’s people within pagan empires, giving the word a distinctly political and covenantal flavor.Historical Se Ezra 4:22;Ezra 6:8–9;Daniel 6:4. Each setting involves affairs of state and the welfare of God’s people within pagan empires, giving the word a distinctly political and covenantal flavor.Historical Se