Ezra 7:13
"I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

I make a decree,.... Which, according to the laws of the Medes and Persians, when signed, might not be changed, Dan 6:8 , that all they of the people of

Israel, and of his priests and Levites, in my realm; who remained there, and took not the benefit of the edict of Cyrus, which gave them leave to go; but neglecting the opportunity, it seems as if they could not now go out of the realm without a fresh grant, which is hereby given: which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee; this decree did not oblige them to go whether they would or not; for they might, notwithstanding this, continue if they pleased; it only gave them leave to make use of the present opportunity of going along with Ezra, if they chose it.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (16 words)

H4481 מִן
Definition:

5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co 5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co

Possible Meanings:
  • from (semantic_range)
  • out of (semantic_range)
  • by (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)
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)
H3606 כֹּל
Definition:

“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,

Possible Meanings:
  • the whole (semantic_range)
H5069 נְדַב
Definition:

15;InfinitiveהִתְנַדָּבוּתEzra 7:16;ParticipleEzra 7:13; pluralמִתְנַדַּבEzra 7:13; pluralדְּבִין-Ezra 7:16; —1volunteer, followed by infinitive,Ezra 7:13.2give, oroffer freely,Ezra 7:15, accusative o 15;InfinitiveהִתְנַדָּבוּתEzra 7:16;ParticipleEzra 7:13; pluralמִתְנַדַּבEzra 7:13; pluralדְּבִין-Ezra 7:16; —1volunteer, followed by infinitive,Ezra 7:13.2give, oroffer freely,Ezra 7:15, accusative o

H4437 מַלְכוּ
Definition:

39+; constructמַלְכוּתEzra 4:24+; emphaticתָא-Daniel 2:37+,תָה-Daniel 2:44; suffixתִי-Daniel 4:15+,הֵתּ-Daniel 3:33+,תָךְ-Daniel 4:23+; plural constructמַלְכְוָתDaniel 7:27; emphaticוָתָא-Daniel 2:44; 39+; constructמַלְכוּתEzra 4:24+; emphaticתָא-Daniel 2:37+,תָה-Daniel 2:44; suffixתִי-Daniel 4:15+,הֵתּ-Daniel 3:33+,תָךְ-Daniel 4:23+; plural constructמַלְכְוָתDaniel 7:27; emphaticוָתָא-Daniel 2:44;

Possible Meanings:
  • royalty (semantic_range)
  • reign (semantic_range)
  • kingdom (semantic_range)
H4481 מִן
Definition:

5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co 5מִצַּד,Ezra 5:11;Ezra 6:14; suffixמִנִּי,מִנָּךְ3masculineמִנֵּהּ, feminineמִנַּהּDaniel 2:42;Daniel 7:24; 3masculine pluralמִנְּהוֺן(so Palmyrene Tariff ii. a 34; Nabataean, Egyptian Aramaicמנהם, Co

Possible Meanings:
  • from (semantic_range)
  • out of (semantic_range)
  • by (semantic_range)
  • by reason of (semantic_range)
H5972 עַם
Definition:

•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

Possible Meanings:
  • with (semantic_range)
H3479 יִשְׂרָאֵל
Definition:

28). From that moment the term embraces both national and spiritual dimensions: a chosen nation (Exodus 19:5-6) and a gathered assembly for worship (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Even after exile, Scripture con 28). From that moment the term embraces both national and spiritual dimensions: a chosen nation (Exodus 19:5-6) and a gathered assembly for worship (Deuteronomy 6:4-5). Even after exile, Scripture con

Possible Meanings:
  • Israel (semantic_range)
H3549 כָּהֵן
Definition:

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

H3879 לֵוִי
Definition:

34). His descendants formed the tribe set apart for sacred service. By Ezra’s day the term “the Levites” had ceased to be merely genealogical; it denoted a recognized order of ministers attached to th 34). His descendants formed the tribe set apart for sacred service. By Ezra’s day the term “the Levites” had ceased to be merely genealogical; it denoted a recognized order of ministers attached to th

H1946 הוּךְ
Definition:

(Aramaic) corresponding tohalak; to go; causatively, to bring -- bring again, come, go (up).see HEBREWhalakNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Origin(Aramaic) the same ashalak, q.v.Brown-Driver-Briggs[הֲלַ (Aramaic) corresponding tohalak; to go; causatively, to bring -- bring again, come, go (up).see HEBREWhalakNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Origin(Aramaic) the same ashalak, q.v.Brown-Driver-Briggs[הֲלַ

H3390 יְרוּשֶׁלֵם
Definition:

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

H5974 עִם
Definition:

2records that “the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.” The rebuilding of the temple was not a solitary act but a cooperative venture under prophetic encouragement. The preposition shows 2records that “the prophets of God were with them, supporting them.” The rebuilding of the temple was not a solitary act but a cooperative venture under prophetic encouragement. The preposition shows

H1946 הוּךְ
Definition:

(Aramaic) corresponding tohalak; to go; causatively, to bring -- bring again, come, go (up).see HEBREWhalakNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Origin(Aramaic) the same ashalak, q.v.Brown-Driver-Briggs[הֲלַ (Aramaic) corresponding tohalak; to go; causatively, to bring -- bring again, come, go (up).see HEBREWhalakNAS Exhaustive ConcordanceWord Origin(Aramaic) the same ashalak, q.v.Brown-Driver-Briggs[הֲלַ

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