Post by clarkthompson on Mar 13, 2017 16:48:09 GMT
Ezra 7:11-13 King James Version (KJV)
11 Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.
12 Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.
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.
Ezra 7:11-13 Expanded Bible (EXB)
Artaxerxes’ Letter to Ezra
11 King Artaxerxes had given a •letter [document] to Ezra, a priest and •teacher [scribe] •who taught about [learned in] the commands and laws the LORD gave Israel. This is a copy of the •letter [document]:
12 From Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, a •teacher [scribe] of the Law of the God of heaven.
•Greetings [Peace].
13 Now I •give [issue] this •order [decree]: Any Israelite in my kingdom who wishes may go with you to Jerusalem, including priests and Levites.
Expanded Bible (EXB) The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.
These are my thoughts, please share yours.
11 Ezra was very studied in the law but it took him taking time reading and studying the word for us to be experts we have to study the bible. It don’t just come without us doing our part. So he himself gets to carry this degree from the king, we as Christians are called to carry the gospel to the world a much greater honor.
12 Ezra was both a priest and studied in the word. To best serve God in the area we are called we should keep in His word. The pagan king recognizes God, this does not mean he turned to Him but does show that Ezra had a very positive influence from him doing what he was suppose to for the Lord.
13 So the Jews were now going back home, we as Christians one day will have our King come and get to go to the heavenly home.
11 Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.
12 Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.
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.
Ezra 7:11-13 Expanded Bible (EXB)
Artaxerxes’ Letter to Ezra
11 King Artaxerxes had given a •letter [document] to Ezra, a priest and •teacher [scribe] •who taught about [learned in] the commands and laws the LORD gave Israel. This is a copy of the •letter [document]:
12 From Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, a •teacher [scribe] of the Law of the God of heaven.
•Greetings [Peace].
13 Now I •give [issue] this •order [decree]: Any Israelite in my kingdom who wishes may go with you to Jerusalem, including priests and Levites.
Expanded Bible (EXB) The Expanded Bible, Copyright © 2011 Thomas Nelson Inc. All rights reserved.
These are my thoughts, please share yours.
11 Ezra was very studied in the law but it took him taking time reading and studying the word for us to be experts we have to study the bible. It don’t just come without us doing our part. So he himself gets to carry this degree from the king, we as Christians are called to carry the gospel to the world a much greater honor.
12 Ezra was both a priest and studied in the word. To best serve God in the area we are called we should keep in His word. The pagan king recognizes God, this does not mean he turned to Him but does show that Ezra had a very positive influence from him doing what he was suppose to for the Lord.
13 So the Jews were now going back home, we as Christians one day will have our King come and get to go to the heavenly home.
