Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Do not interfere with the work on this temple of God. Let the governor of the Jews and the Jewish elders rebuild this house of God on its site. New Living Translation Do not disturb the construction of the Temple of God. Let it be rebuilt on its original site, and do not hinder the governor of Judah and the elders of the Jews in their work. English Standard Version Let the work on this house of God alone. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. Berean Standard Bible Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. King James Bible Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. New King James Version Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God on its site. New American Standard Bible Leave that work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild that house of God on its site. NASB 1995 “Leave this work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. NASB 1977 “Leave this work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. Legacy Standard Bible Leave that work on the house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild that house of God in its designated place. Amplified Bible Leave the work on this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the Jewish elders rebuild this house of God on its site. Christian Standard Bible Leave the construction of the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. Holman Christian Standard Bible Leave the construction of the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. American Standard Version let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place. Contemporary English Version Let the Jewish governor and leaders rebuild it where it stood before. And stop slowing them down! English Revised Version let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place. GOD'S WORD® Translation Don't interfere with the work on God's temple. Let the governor of the Jews and the leaders of Judah rebuild God's temple on its [original] foundation. Good News Translation and do not interfere with its construction. Let the governor of Judah and the Jewish leaders rebuild the Temple of God where it stood before. International Standard Version Leave the work on this Temple of God alone! Let the Jewish governor and the Jewish leaders build this Temple of God on its site. Majority Standard Bible Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. NET Bible Leave the work on this temple of God alone. Let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this temple of God in its proper place. New Heart English Bible Leave the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place. Webster's Bible Translation Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews, and the elders of the Jews, build this house of God in its place. World English Bible Leave the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionlet alone the work of this house of God, let the governor of the Jews, and [the] elders of the Jews, build this house of God on its place. Young's Literal Translation let alone the work of this house of God, let the governor of the Jews, and the elders of the Jews, build this house of God on its place. Smith's Literal Translation Leave to the works of this house of God: the prefect of the Jews and the old men of the Jews, they shall build this house of God upon its place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd let that temple of God be built by the governor of the Jews, and by their ancients, that they may build that house of God in its place. Catholic Public Domain Version and let this temple of God be released to the governor of the Jews and to their elders, so that they may build that house of God in its place. New American Bible Let the governor and the elders of the Jews continue the work on that house of God; they are to rebuild it on its former site. New Revised Standard Version let the work on this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its site. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the work of the house of God alone: let the Jews and the Jewish exiles build the house of God in its place. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Leave the ministry of the house of God alone so that the Jews will perform it, and the captivity of the Jews of the house of God will be built on its place. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now let alone the work of the house of God: let the rulers of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build that house of God on its place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Decree of Darius…6Therefore Darius decreed: To Tattenai governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and your associates and officials in the region: You must stay away from that place! 7Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. 8I hereby decree what you must do for these elders of the Jews who are rebuilding this house of God: The cost is to be paid in full to these men from the royal treasury out of the taxes of the provinces west of the Euphrates, so that the work will not be hindered.… Cross References Ezra 1:3 Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. Ezra 4:3 But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other heads of the families of Israel replied, “You have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for the LORD, the God of Israel, as Cyrus king of Persia has commanded us.” Ezra 5:13-15 In the first year of his reign, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God. / He also removed from the temple of Babylon the gold and silver articles belonging to the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken and carried there from the temple in Jerusalem. King Cyrus gave these articles to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom he appointed governor / and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’ Nehemiah 2:8 And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the king’s forest, so that he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel to the temple, for the city wall, and for the house I will occupy.” And because the gracious hand of my God was upon me, the king granted my requests. Isaiah 44:28 who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’” Isaiah 45:13 I will raise up Cyrus in righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free, but not for payment or reward, says the LORD of Hosts.” Haggai 1:8 Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD. Zechariah 4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Daniel 6:26 I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end. Acts 5:38-39 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail. / But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.” Acts 15:19 It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not cause trouble for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Romans 13:1-2 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 1 Corinthians 16:9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Treasury of Scripture Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place. Let the work Acts 5:38,39 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: … Jump to Previous Alone Build Elders Governor House Jewish Jews Leave Rebuild Responsible Ruler Site Temple WorkJump to Next Alone Build Elders Governor House Jewish Jews Leave Rebuild Responsible Ruler Site Temple WorkEzra 6 1. Darius, finding the decree of Cyrus, makes a new decree for building13. By the help of Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai the temple is finished 16. The feast of the dedication is kept 19. and the Passover Leave this work on the house of God alone. This command comes from King Darius in response to the opposition faced by the Jews during the rebuilding of the temple. The decree emphasizes the sovereignty of God over earthly rulers and the divine mandate to restore the temple. Historically, this reflects the Persian policy of allowing subjugated peoples to practice their religions, which was a strategic move to maintain peace in the empire. Theologically, it underscores the idea that God's plans cannot be thwarted by human opposition, echoing themes found in Isaiah 14:27. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. Persons / Places / Events 1. Darius the KingThe Persian king who issued the decree allowing the Jews to continue rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem. 2. The Governor of the Jews Likely referring to Zerubbabel, who was appointed as the governor of Judah and played a key role in the rebuilding efforts. 3. Jewish Elders Leaders among the Jewish people who were responsible for overseeing the reconstruction of the temple. 4. The House of God Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was being rebuilt after the Babylonian exile. 5. Jerusalem The city where the temple was located, central to Jewish worship and identity. Teaching Points Divine Sovereignty and Human ResponsibilityGod's sovereignty is evident in the decree of a pagan king, yet the responsibility to act falls on the Jewish leaders. We must recognize God's hand in our circumstances and respond with obedience. The Importance of Worship The temple was central to Jewish worship, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Today, we must prioritize our relationship with God and the communal worship of Him. Perseverance in the Face of Opposition The rebuilding faced opposition, yet the decree to "leave the work alone" shows God's protection. We should persevere in our God-given tasks, trusting in His provision and protection. Restoration and Renewal The rebuilding of the temple signifies a renewal of faith and community. In our lives, God desires to restore and renew us, calling us back to Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Leave the workלַעֲבִידַ֖ת (la·‘ă·ḇî·ḏaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5673: Labor, business on the דֵ֑ךְ (ḏêḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1791: This house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1005: A house of God אֱלָהָ֣א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God alone. שְׁבֻ֕קוּ (šə·ḇu·qū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 7662: To quit, allow to remain Let the governor פַּחַ֤ת (pa·ḥaṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6347: A governor and elders וּלְשָׂבֵ֣י (ū·lə·śā·ḇê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7868: To become aged, to grow gray of the Jews יְהוּדָיֵא֙ (yə·hū·ḏā·yê) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3062: Jews -- inhabitants of Judah rebuild יִבְנ֥וֹן (yiḇ·nō·wn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1124: To build this דֵ֖ךְ (ḏêḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 1791: This house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1005: A house of God אֱלָהָ֥א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5922: Above, over, upon, against its original site. אַתְרֵֽהּ׃ (’aṯ·rêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 870: A place, after Links Ezra 6:7 NIVEzra 6:7 NLT Ezra 6:7 ESV Ezra 6:7 NASB Ezra 6:7 KJV Ezra 6:7 BibleApps.com Ezra 6:7 Biblia Paralela Ezra 6:7 Chinese Bible Ezra 6:7 French Bible Ezra 6:7 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 6:7 Let the work of this house (Ezr. 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