New International Version Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, male lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and olive oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given them daily without fail, New Living Translation “Give the priests in Jerusalem whatever is needed in the way of young bulls, rams, and male lambs for the burnt offerings presented to the God of heaven. And without fail, provide them with as much wheat, salt, wine, and olive oil as they need each day. English Standard Version And whatever is needed—bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests at Jerusalem require—let that be given to them day by day without fail, Berean Standard Bible Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given to them daily without fail. Berean Literal Bible And what they need, whether sons of bulls, or rams, or lambs for burnt offerings to the God of the heavens, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, according to the word of the priests who are in Jerusalem, let it be given to them day by day, that is without neglect, King James Bible And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail: New King James Version And whatever they need—young bulls, rams, and lambs for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the request of the priests who are in Jerusalem—let it be given them day by day without fail, New American Standard Bible And whatever is needed, bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine, and anointing oil, as the priests in Jerusalem order, it is to be given to them daily without fail, NASB 1995 “Whatever is needed, both young bulls, rams, and lambs for a burnt offering to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine and anointing oil, as the priests in Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail, NASB 1977 “And whatever is needed, both young bulls, rams, and lambs for a burnt offering to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine, and anointing oil, as the priests in Jerusalem request, it is to be given to them daily without fail, Legacy Standard Bible Whatever is needed, both young bulls, rams, and lambs for a burnt offering to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine, and anointing oil, according to what the priests in Jerusalem say, it is to be given to them daily without negligence, Amplified Bible Whatever is needed, including young bulls, rams, and lambs for the burnt offerings to the God of heaven, and wheat, salt, wine, and anointing oil, according to the request of the priests at Jerusalem, let it all be given to them daily without fail, Berean Annotated Bible Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem (city of peace)—must be given to them daily without fail. Christian Standard Bible Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of the heavens, or wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—let it be given to them every day without fail, Holman Christian Standard Bible Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, or wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—let it be given to them every day without fail, American Standard Version And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for burnt-offerings to the God of heaven; also wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests that are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail; Contemporary English Version And don't fail to let the priests in Jerusalem have whatever they need each day so they can offer sacrifices to the God of heaven. Give them young bulls, rams, sheep, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and olive oil. English Revised Version And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail: GOD'S WORD® Translation Also, whatever the priests in Jerusalem need for burnt offerings to the God of heaven-young bulls, rams, lambs, wheat, salt, wine, and olive oil-should be provided for them each day. Make sure that nothing is omitted. Good News Translation Day by day, without fail, you are to give the priests in Jerusalem whatever they tell you they need: young bulls, sheep, or lambs to be burned as offerings to the God of Heaven, or wheat, salt, wine, or olive oil. International Standard Version And be sure that you don't fail to provide their daily needs—including young bulls, rams, and lambs for the burnt offerings of the God of Heaven, along with wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as the priests in Jerusalem tell you— NET Bible Whatever is needed--whether oxen or rams or lambs or burnt offerings for the God of heaven or wheat or salt or wine or oil, as required by the priests who are in Jerusalem--must be given to them daily without any neglect, New Heart English Bible That which they have need of, both young bulls, and rams, and lambs, for burnt offerings to the God of heaven; also wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests who are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail; Webster's Bible Translation And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt-offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests who are at Jerusalem, let it be given to them day by day without fail: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem—must be given to them daily without fail. World English Bible That which they have need of, including young bulls, rams, and lambs, for burnt offerings to the God of heaven; also wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests who are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand what they are needing—both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs for burnt-offerings to the God of the heavens, wheat, salt, wine, and oil according to the saying of the priests who [are] in Jerusalem—let be given to them day by day without fail, Berean Literal Bible And what they need, whether sons of bulls, or rams, or lambs for burnt offerings to the God of the heavens, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, according to the word of the priests who are in Jerusalem, let it be given to them day by day, that is without neglect, Young's Literal Translation and what they are needing -- both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs for burnt-offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil according to the saying of the priests who are in Jerusalem -- let be given to them day by day without fail, Smith's Literal Translation And whatever being necessary, and the young of cattle and rams and lambs, for burnt-offerings to the God of the heavens, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the saying of the priests that are in Jerusalem, to be given to them day by day, not resting: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if it shall be necessary, let calves also, and lambs, and kids, for holocausts to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the custom of the priests that are in Jerusalem, be given them day by day, that there be no complaint in any thing. Catholic Public Domain Version But if it may be necessary, let also calves, and lambs, and young goats for holocausts to the God of heaven, with grain, salt, wine, and oil, according to the rite of the priests who are in Jerusalem, be given to them for each day, so that there may be no complaint in anything. New American Bible Whatever else is required—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the requirements of the priests who are in Jerusalem—let that be delivered to them day by day without fail, New Revised Standard Version Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, or sheep for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, or oil, as the priests in Jerusalem require—let that be given to them day by day without fail, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd whatever they wish to have, give it to them, and do not fail them anything, both young bullocks and rams and lambs for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the ordinance of the priests who are at Jerusalem; let it be brought to them day by day without fail, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And anything that they need, give to them, and you shall not deprive them of male offspring of bulls, or rams or lambs for burnt offering to the God of Heaven. They shall be bringing them wheat and salt, wine and oil, just as the Priests command in Jerusalem, every day by day, and they shall not deviate. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for burnt-offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests that are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail; Brenton Septuagint Translation And whatever need there may be, ye shall give both the young of bulls and rams, and lambs for whole-burnt-offerings to the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, oil: - let it be given them according to the word of the priests that are in Jerusalem, day by day whatsoever they shall ask; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Decree of Darius…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. 9Whatever is needed— young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, as requested by the priests in Jerusalem— must be given to them daily without fail. 10Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.… Cross References Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, Numbers 7:12-17 On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering. / His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; / one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; … Leviticus 1:3-9 If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, so it can be accepted on his behalf to make atonement for him. / And he shall slaughter the young bull before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to present the blood and splatter it on all sides of the altar at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. … as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, 2 Chronicles 2:10 I will pay your servants, the woodcutters, 20,000 cors of ground wheat, 20,000 cors of barley, 20,000 baths of wine, and 20,000 baths of olive oil.” Numbers 18:12 I give you all the freshest olive oil and all the finest new wine and grain that the Israelites give to the LORD as their firstfruits. Leviticus 2:13 And you shall season each of your grain offerings with salt. You must not leave the salt of the covenant of your God out of your grain offering; you are to add salt to each of your offerings. as requested by the priests in Jerusalem— Ezra 7:20-23 And if anything else is needed for the house of your God that you may have occasion to supply, you may pay for it from the royal treasury. / I, King Artaxerxes, decree to all the treasurers west of the Euphrates: Whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, may require of you, it must be provided promptly, / up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred cors of wheat, a hundred baths of wine, a hundred baths of olive oil, and salt without limit. … 2 Chronicles 31:4-5 Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD. / As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. must be given to them daily without fail. Numbers 28:3-8 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, / along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives. … Exodus 29:38-42 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. … Leviticus 6:12-13 The fire on the altar shall be kept burning; it must not be extinguished. Every morning the priest is to add wood to the fire, arrange the burnt offering on it, and burn the fat portions of the peace offerings on it. / The fire shall be kept burning on the altar continually; it must not be extinguished. Leviticus 1:10-13 If, however, one’s offering is a burnt offering from the flock—from the sheep or goats—he is to present an unblemished male. / He shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before the LORD, and Aaron’s sons the priests are to splatter its blood against the altar on all sides. / He is to cut the animal into pieces, and the priest shall arrange them, including the head and fat, atop the burning wood that is on the altar. … Numbers 15:8-10 When you prepare a young bull as a burnt offering or sacrifice to fulfill a vow or as a peace offering to the LORD, / present with the bull a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with half a hin of olive oil. / Also present half a hin of wine as a drink offering. It is a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD. Deuteronomy 12:5-7 Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 2:4 Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever. 2 Chronicles 31:3 The king contributed from his own possessions for the regular morning and evening burnt offerings and for the burnt offerings on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts, as written in the Law of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail: young bullocks Leviticus 1:3-5,10 If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD… Leviticus 9:2 And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD. Psalm 50:9-13 I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds… lambs Exodus 29:38-42 Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually… Numbers 28:1-29:40 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … wheat Leviticus 2:1 And when any will offer a meat offering unto the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour; and he shall pour oil upon it, and put frankincense thereon: Numbers 15:4 Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the LORD bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of oil. 1 Chronicles 9:29 Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instruments of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the frankincense, and the spices. salt Leviticus 2:13 And every oblation of thy meat offering shalt thou season with salt; neither shalt thou suffer the salt of the covenant of thy God to be lacking from thy meat offering: with all thine offerings thou shalt offer salt. Mark 9:49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. let it be given Isaiah 49:23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me. Jump to Previous Appointment Bulls Burnt Fail Heaven Jerusalem Lambs Need Offerings Oil Priests Rams Salt Wheat Wine Word YoungJump to Next Appointment Bulls Burnt Fail Heaven Jerusalem Lambs Need Offerings Oil Priests Rams Salt Wheat Wine Word YoungEzra 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 Whatever is needed—young bulls, rams, and lambs for burnt offerings to the God of heaven, Darius ordered that the restored temple receive the animals required for its sacrificial worship. Burnt offerings expressed Israel’s devotion to the one true God, whom the decree identifies as the God of heaven. Num 7:12-17 On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab… as well as wheat, salt, wine, and oil, The king also supplied the materials needed for the accompanying grain and drink offerings. These provisions enabled the priests to maintain the full pattern of worship required at the temple. 2Ch 2:10 I will pay your servants, the woodcutters,… as requested by the priests in Jerusalem— The Jerusalem priests determined what was necessary for the daily service, showing that the temple ministry was being reestablished under the Law after the exile. Ezr 7:20-23 And if anything else is needed for the house of your God… must be given to them daily without fail. The supplies were to be delivered regularly so that the temple offerings would not cease. Darius’s command gave official Persian support to the continuing worship of God in Jerusalem. Num 28:3-8 And tell them that this is the food offering… Persons / Places / Events 1. Darius the KingThe Persian king who issued the decree to support the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. 2. Priests in Jerusalem The religious leaders responsible for conducting sacrifices and maintaining the temple worship. 3. The Temple in Jerusalem The central place of worship for the Jewish people, which was being rebuilt after the Babylonian exile. 4. Burnt Offerings Sacrifices made to God, symbolizing atonement and dedication. 5. Supplies (Wheat, Salt, Wine, Oil) Essential items for the offerings and daily temple rituals. Teaching Points God's Provision for WorshipGod ensures that His people have what they need to worship Him properly. This reflects His care and provision for our spiritual needs. The Importance of Obedience The decree by King Darius shows the importance of following God's commands and supporting His work. We are called to obey and support God's mission today. Daily Commitment to God The daily provision for offerings reminds us of the need for a consistent, daily commitment to God in our lives. Community Support in Worship The community's role in providing for the temple worship highlights the importance of supporting one another in our faith journeys. Symbolism of Sacrifices The sacrifices point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, encouraging us to live lives of gratitude and dedication. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 6:9?2. How does Ezra 6:9 demonstrate God's provision for His people's needs? 3. What does the provision of "young bulls, rams, and lambs" signify in worship? 4. How can we ensure our resources align with God's purposes, as in Ezra 6:9? 5. In what ways does Ezra 6:9 connect to God's faithfulness in Philippians 4:19? 6. How can we apply the principle of divine provision in our daily lives? 7. How does Ezra 6:9 reflect God's provision for temple worship? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezra 6:9? 9. Why were specific offerings detailed in Ezra 6:9 necessary for worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6? (9) Both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs.--An accurate account of the provision required for the sacrifices and meat-offerings of the daily service of the Temple: how accurate will be seen by consulting Exodus 29 and Leviticus 2. Appointment here is simply the word: that is, of direction. Verse 9. - Both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs. These were the chief sacrificial animals of the Jews - a lamb being required every morning and evening, two more on the sabbath, seven at each of the great feasts and at the beginning of each mouth, and fourteen on every day during the feast of tabernacles, altogether more than a thousand in the course of the year; and rams and bullocks being joined with the lambs on the more solemn occasions. The only other ordinary sacrificial animal was "a kid of the goats." Wheat, salt, wine, and oil were needed for the "meat offerings" by which every burnt offering was accompanied (Exodus 29:40, 41; Leviticus 2:13, etc.). Let it be given them day by day. Since sacrifice was offered every day. Ezra 6:9 records a royal command that every resource—animals, grain, seasonings, wine, and oil—be supplied daily to Judaean priests so that sacrifices might proceed without interruption. The verse testifies to God’s sovereign ability to finance His work through unexpected channels, affirms the centrality of wholehearted worship, and foreshadows Christ’s complete, once-for-all offering. Continuous, God-provided supply invites His people to live in constant devotion and confident trust.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Whateverוּמָ֣ה (ū·māh) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4101: Interrogative what?, what!, indefinitely what is needed— חַשְׁחָ֡ן (ḥaš·ḥān) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2818: To be necessary, to need young וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1123: A son bulls, תוֹרִ֣ין (ṯō·w·rîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8450: A bullock rams, וְדִכְרִ֣ין (wə·ḏiḵ·rîn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1798: A male, of sheep and lambs וְאִמְּרִ֣ין ׀ (wə·’im·mə·rîn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 563: A lamb for burnt offerings לַעֲלָוָ֣ן ׀ (la·‘ă·lā·wān) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5928: A burnt offering to the God לֶאֱלָ֪הּ (le·’ĕ·lāh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 426: God of heaven, שְׁמַיָּ֟א (šə·may·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 8065: The sky as well as wheat, חִנְטִ֞ין (ḥin·ṭîn) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2591: Wheat salt, מְלַ֣ח ׀ (mə·laḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4416: Salt wine, חֲמַ֣ר (ḥă·mar) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2562: Wine and oil, וּמְשַׁ֗ח (ū·mə·šaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4887: Oil as requested כְּמֵאמַ֨ר (kə·mê·mar) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3983: Something, said, an edict by the priests כָּהֲנַיָּ֤א (kā·hă·nay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 3549: Priest in Jerusalem— בִירֽוּשְׁלֶם֙ (ḇî·rū·šə·lem) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3390: Jerusalem -- the capital city of all Israel must be לֶהֱוֵ֨א (le·hĕ·wê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1934: To become, come to pass, be given מִתְיְהֵ֥ב (miṯ·yə·hêḇ) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3052: To give, to put, imperatively, come to them לְהֹ֛ם (lə·hōm) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew day י֥וֹם ׀ (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3118: A day by day בְּי֖וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3118: A day without לָ֥א (lā) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no fail. שָׁלֽוּ׃ (šā·lū) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7960: Neglect, remissness Additonal Resources Ezra 6:9 Blue Letter BibleEzra 6:9 Bible Gateway Ezra 6:9 Bible.com Ezra 6:9 NIV |
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