Ezra 6:7
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 Version
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.

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 Bible
And 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 Bible
Let 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 1917
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.

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: …

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Ezra 6
1. Darius, finding the decree of Cyrus, makes a new decree for building
13. 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 the work on this house of God alone
This phrase is a directive from King Darius, emphasizing the divine protection and sovereignty over the rebuilding of the temple. The Hebrew root for "leave" (שְׁבַק, shevaq) implies a command to desist or refrain from interference. Historically, this reflects the political and spiritual climate of the time, where the Jewish exiles faced opposition from surrounding peoples. The temple, being the center of Jewish worship and identity, was crucial for the restoration of their community. This command underscores God's providence and the king's recognition of the divine mandate.

Let the governor of the Jews and the Jewish elders
The "governor of the Jews" refers to Zerubbabel, who was appointed to oversee the affairs of the Jewish people in Jerusalem. The "Jewish elders" were leaders and representatives of the community, responsible for guiding the people in accordance with the Law of Moses. This phrase highlights the importance of godly leadership and the role of community leaders in fulfilling God's purposes. It also reflects the Persian policy of allowing local governance under imperial oversight, which facilitated the Jews' return and rebuilding efforts.

rebuild this house of God
The term "rebuild" (בָּנָה, banah) signifies not just physical construction but also spiritual renewal. The "house of God" refers to the temple, a symbol of God's presence among His people. The rebuilding was not merely an architectural endeavor but a restoration of worship and covenant relationship with God. This reflects the prophetic promises found in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah, where God assures His people of restoration and renewal after exile.

on its original site
The phrase "on its original site" indicates the historical and spiritual significance of the temple's location. The original site, Mount Moriah, was where Solomon's temple once stood, and it was chosen by God as a sacred place (2 Chronicles 3:1). This continuity of location underscores the faithfulness of God to His promises and the importance of maintaining the heritage and traditions of the faith. It also serves as a reminder of the past glories and the hope for future blessings as the people return to their roots and reestablish their identity in the land God gave them.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Leave the work
לַעֲבִידַ֖ת (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


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