Ezra 7:25
"And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not."

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand,.... Which he had a large share of from the Lord, and could readily make use of to good purpose; and this may be meant of the law of

God made with the highest wisdom, and to know and observe which is an instance of wisdom in men, Deu 4:6 , set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; such as God, in his great wisdom, directed to in his wise law to be appointed over the people, to judge righteous judgment; to inform them in all matters of controversy that might arise among them, and decide them according to it; and lead them into a greater and better knowledge of it, Deu 16:18 . Jarchi takes the word for "set" to be a comparative, and the sense to be, that the wisdom of Ezra was greater than the judges that judged the people, than them that knew the law: and teach ye them that know them not; such people that were ignorant thereof; though the above writer interprets this of ignorant judges,"the judge that knows not to judge, make him know judgment to do it.''

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (26 words)

H0607 אַנְתָּה
Definition:

29,31,37,38 etc.,Ezra 7:25.Topical LexiconLiterary Functionאַנְתָּה appears only in the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel, always as the emphatic masculine singular pronoun “you.” It functions to si 29,31,37,38 etc.,Ezra 7:25.Topical LexiconLiterary Functionאַנְתָּה appears only in the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel, always as the emphatic masculine singular pronoun “you.” It functions to si

Possible Meanings:
  • thou (semantic_range)
H5831 עֶזְרָא
Definition:

1-5) tracing an unbroken line back to Aaron. This pedigree qualified him to function as both priest and authoritative teacher of the Law, uniting cultic legitimacy with literary expertise.Historical S 1-5) tracing an unbroken line back to Aaron. This pedigree qualified him to function as both priest and authoritative teacher of the Law, uniting cultic legitimacy with literary expertise.Historical S

Possible Meanings:
  • Ezra (semantic_range)
H2452 חָכְמָה
Definition:

30+, emphaticתָכְמְתָאDaniel 2:20+, constructחָכְמַתDaniel 5:11;Ezra 7:25; —wisdom, attribute of GodDaniel 2:20; of godsDaniel 5:11; of manDaniel 2:30; of God imparted to manEzra 7:25(practical wisdom 30+, emphaticתָכְמְתָאDaniel 2:20+, constructחָכְמַתDaniel 5:11;Ezra 7:25; —wisdom, attribute of GodDaniel 2:20; of godsDaniel 5:11; of manDaniel 2:30; of God imparted to manEzra 7:25(practical wisdom

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)
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)
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)
H4483 מְנָא
Definition:

26Godhas numbered(the days of) thy kingdom (accusative; i.e. put an end to it); —מְנֵאsee belowPa`elappoint, accusative of person:Perfect3masculine singularמַנִּיDaniel 2:24(+ Infinitive),Daniel 2:49( 26Godhas numbered(the days of) thy kingdom (accusative; i.e. put an end to it); —מְנֵאsee belowPa`elappoint, accusative of person:Perfect3masculine singularמַנִּיDaniel 2:24(+ Infinitive),Daniel 2:49(

Possible Meanings:
  • maneh (semantic_range)
  • mina (semantic_range)
H8200 שְׁפַט
Definition:

25Artaxerxes commands: “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people beyond the River—all who know the laws of your 25Artaxerxes commands: “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God, which is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people beyond the River—all who know the laws of your

H1782 דַּיָּן
Definition:

25.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1782, דַּיָּן (dayyān), denotes an official “judge” or “magistrate.” While the noun appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, its single occurrence illuminates a 25.Topical LexiconOverviewStrong’s Hebrew 1782, דַּיָּן (dayyān), denotes an official “judge” or “magistrate.” While the noun appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, its single occurrence illuminates a

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)
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)
H1778 דִּין
Definition:

25records Artaxerxes’ charge to Ezra: “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people beyond the River—all who know the 25records Artaxerxes’ charge to Ezra: “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people beyond the River—all who know the

H1778 דִּין
Definition:

25records Artaxerxes’ charge to Ezra: “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people beyond the River—all who know the 25records Artaxerxes’ charge to Ezra: “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people beyond the River—all who know the

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)
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)
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)
H5675 עֲבַר
Definition:

Ezra 4:10,11,17,20;Ezra 5:3,6 (twice in verse);Ezra 6:6(twice in verse);Ezra 6:8,13;Ezra 7:21,25,נהרא׳עEzra 4:16. compare in Cilician Aramaic, Cooke346.עַדseeעדה. belowTopical LexiconMeaning and Geogr Ezra 4:10,11,17,20;Ezra 5:3,6 (twice in verse);Ezra 6:6(twice in verse);Ezra 6:8,13;Ezra 7:21,25,נהרא׳עEzra 4:16. compare in Cilician Aramaic, Cooke346.עַדseeעדה. belowTopical LexiconMeaning and Geogr

Possible Meanings:
  • region across (semantic_range)
  • beyond (semantic_range)
H5103 נְהַר
Definition:

•Ezra 4:10, 4:11, 4:16, 4:17 and 4:20: Letters from local officials warn Artaxerxes that Jerusalem’s fortification could threaten Persian control west of “the River.”•Ezra 5:3 and 5:6: Governor Tatten •Ezra 4:10, 4:11, 4:16, 4:17 and 4:20: Letters from local officials warn Artaxerxes that Jerusalem’s fortification could threaten Persian control west of “the River.”•Ezra 5:3 and 5:6: Governor Tatten

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)
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)
H1882 דָּת
Definition:

9decree, law(Syriac; Persian loan-word, see Biblical Hebrew); —׳דabsoluteDaniel 6:16;Daniel 7:25, constructEzra 7:14+; emphaticדָּתָאEzra 7:12+; suffixדָּֽתְכוֺןDaniel 2:9; —1decreeof kingDaniel 2:13, 9decree, law(Syriac; Persian loan-word, see Biblical Hebrew); —׳דabsoluteDaniel 6:16;Daniel 7:25, constructEzra 7:14+; emphaticדָּתָאEzra 7:12+; suffixדָּֽתְכוֺןDaniel 2:9; —1decreeof kingDaniel 2:13,

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)
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)
H3809 לָא
Definition:

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

Possible Meanings:
  • not (semantic_range)
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)
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)

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