Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is a copy of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest, a teacher of the Law, a man learned in matters concerning the commands and decrees of the LORD for Israel: New Living Translation King Artaxerxes had given a copy of the following letter to Ezra, the priest and scribe who studied and taught the commands and decrees of the LORD to Israel: English Standard Version This is a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, a man learned in matters of the commandments of the LORD and his statutes for Israel: Berean Standard Bible This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in the commandments and statutes of the LORD to Israel: King James Bible 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. New King James Version This is a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave Ezra the priest, the scribe, expert in the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of His statutes to Israel: New American Standard Bible Now this is the copy of the letter which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, learned in the words of the commandments of the LORD and His statutes to Israel: NASB 1995 Now this is the copy of the decree which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, learned in the words of the commandments of the LORD and His statutes to Israel: NASB 1977 Now this is the copy of the decree which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, learned in the words of the commandments of the LORD and His statutes to Israel: Legacy Standard Bible Now this is the copy of the letter which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, learned in the words of the commandments of Yahweh and His statutes to Israel: Amplified Bible Now this is a copy of the decree that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe [who was] learned in the words of the commandments of the LORD and of His statutes to Israel: Christian Standard Bible This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in matters of the LORD’s commands and statutes for Israel: Holman Christian Standard Bible This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in matters of the LORD’s commands and statutes for Israel: American Standard Version Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even the scribe of the words of the commandments of Jehovah, and of his statutes to Israel: Contemporary English Version Ezra was a priest and an expert in the laws and commands that the LORD had given to Israel. One day King Artaxerxes gave Ezra a letter which said: English Revised Version Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even the scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave Ezra the priest and scribe, a man with a thorough knowledge of the LORD's commands and laws for Israel: Good News Translation Emperor Artaxerxes gave the following document to Ezra, the priest and scholar, who had a thorough knowledge of the laws and commands which the LORD had given to Israel: International Standard Version Here is a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra, the priest-scribe, a scholar in matters concerning the commandments of the LORD and concerning his statutes pertaining to Israel: Majority Standard Bible This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in the commandments and statutes of the LORD to Israel: NET Bible What follows is a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priestly scribe. Ezra was a scribe in matters pertaining to the commandments of the LORD and his statutes over Israel: New Heart English Bible Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artachshasta gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, even the scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel: Webster's Bible Translation Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel. World English Bible Now this is the copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, even the scribe of the words of Yahweh’s commandments, and of his statutes to Israel: Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd this [is] a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, a scribe of the words of the commands of YHWH, and of His statutes on Israel: Young's Literal Translation And this is a copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, a scribe of the words of the commands of Jehovah, and of His statutes on Israel: Smith's Literal Translation And this the copy of the epistle which king Arthasatha gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, the scribe of the words of the commands of Jehovah and of his laws upon Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd this is the copy of the letter of the edict, which king Artaxerxes gave to Esdras the priest, the scribe instructed in the words and commandments of the Lord, and his ceremonies in Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version Now this is a copy of the letter of the edict, which king Artaxerxes gave to Ezra, the priest, a scribe well-taught in the words and precepts of the Lord and in his ceremonies in Israel: New American Bible This is a copy of the rescript which King Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest-scribe, the scribe versed in matters concerning the LORD’s commandments and statutes for Israel: New Revised Standard Version This is a copy of the letter that King Artaxerxes gave to the priest Ezra, the scribe, a scholar of the text of the commandments of the LORD and his statutes for Israel: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow this is the copy of the letter which King Artakhshisht gave to Ezra the priest, the learned scribe of the words and the commandments of the LORD and of his statutes to all Israel: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And this is the copy of the letter that King Artakhshesht gave to Azra the Priest, the Scribe of the words and the commandments of LORD JEHOVAH and his laws to all Israel: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even the scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of His statutes to Israel: Brenton Septuagint Translation And this is the copy of the order which Arthasastha gave to Esdras the priest, the scribe of the book of the words of the commandments of the Lord, and of his ordinances to Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Artaxerxes' Letter for Ezra11This is the text of the letter King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest and scribe, an expert in the commandments and statutes of the LORD to Israel: 12Artaxerxes, king of kings. To Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven: Greetings.… Cross References Nehemiah 8:1-8 At that time all the people gathered together in the square before the Water Gate, and they asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded for Israel. / On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand. / So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law. ... 2 Chronicles 17:7-9 In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah, / accompanied by certain Levites—Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tob-adonijah—along with the priests Elishama and Jehoram. / They taught throughout Judah, taking with them the Book of the Law of the LORD. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people. Deuteronomy 17:18-20 When he is seated on his royal throne, he must write for himself a copy of this instruction on a scroll in the presence of the Levitical priests. / It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes. / Then his heart will not be exalted above his countrymen, and he will not turn aside from the commandment, to the right or to the left, in order that he and his sons may reign many years over his kingdom in Israel. 2 Kings 22:8-13 Then Hilkiah the high priest said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan, who read it. / And Shaphan the scribe went to the king and reported, “Your servants have paid out the money that was found in the temple and have put it into the hands of the workers and supervisors of the house of the LORD.” / Moreover, Shaphan the scribe told the king, “Hilkiah the priest has given me a book.” And Shaphan read it in the presence of the king. ... Nehemiah 8:13-18 On the second day of the month, the heads of all the families, along with the priests and Levites, gathered around Ezra the scribe to study the words of the Law. / And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, / and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.” ... 2 Chronicles 34:14-21 While they were bringing out the money that had been taken into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law of the LORD given by Moses. / And Hilkiah said to Shaphan the scribe, “I have found the Book of the Law in the house of the LORD!” And he gave it to Shaphan. / Then Shaphan brought the book to the king and reported, “Your servants are doing all that has been placed in their hands. ... Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 23:2-3 “The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. / So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. Acts 15:21 For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” 2 Timothy 3:15-17 From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. / All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Nehemiah 9:3 While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God. 1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 31:4 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. Matthew 13:52 Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. Treasury of Scripture Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave to Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel. the copy Ezra 4:11 This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time. Ezra 5:6 The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shetharboznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king: a scribe Ezra 7:6 This Ezra went up from Babylon; and he was a ready scribe in the law of Moses, which the LORD God of Israel had given: and the king granted him all his request, according to the hand of the LORD his God upon him. Matthew 23:2,13 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: … Mark 7:1-13 Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem… Jump to Previous Artaxerxes Ar-Ta-Xerx'es Commandments Commands Copy Decree Decrees Ezra Israel Letter Matters Orders Priest Scribe Statutes Teacher Words WritingJump to Next Artaxerxes Ar-Ta-Xerx'es Commandments Commands Copy Decree Decrees Ezra Israel Letter Matters Orders Priest Scribe Statutes Teacher Words WritingEzra 7 1. Ezra goes up to Jerusalem11. The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra 27. Ezra blesses God for this favor This is the text of the letter This phrase introduces a formal document, indicating the importance and authority of the content that follows. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, letters from kings were considered binding and carried significant weight. Such documents were often preserved and read publicly to ensure compliance and transparency. King Artaxerxes had given to Ezra the priest and scribe an expert in the commandments and statutes of the LORD to Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA priest and scribe, Ezra was a learned man in the Law of Moses. He played a crucial role in the spiritual and religious restoration of Israel after the Babylonian exile. 2. King Artaxerxes The Persian king who reigned during Ezra's time. He issued a decree allowing Ezra to return to Jerusalem and provided him with the authority and resources to teach and enforce the Law of God. 3. The Letter A royal decree from King Artaxerxes granting Ezra the authority to lead a group of Israelites back to Jerusalem and to teach and enforce the Law of God. 4. The Law of the LORD Refers to the commandments and statutes given by God to Israel, primarily through Moses. Ezra was tasked with teaching and implementing these laws. 5. Israel The nation of God's chosen people, who were returning from exile in Babylon to rebuild their community and religious practices in Jerusalem. Teaching Points The Importance of ScriptureEzra's dedication to the Law underscores the importance of knowing and understanding God's Word. Believers are encouraged to study the Bible diligently. God's Sovereignty in Leadership The involvement of King Artaxerxes shows how God can use secular authorities to accomplish His purposes. Trust in God's sovereignty over all leaders and nations. Role of Spiritual Leaders Ezra's example as a priest and scribe highlights the responsibility of spiritual leaders to teach and guide others in the truth of God's Word. Revival through the Word The return to Jerusalem and the teaching of the Law led to a spiritual revival. Personal and communal renewal often begins with a return to Scripture. Obedience to God's Commands Ezra's mission was to ensure that the Israelites lived according to God's statutes. Believers are called to live in obedience to God's Word.(11-26) Credentials and commission of Ezra. After the general statement the particulars are given, beginning with the letter of authorisation, in which we discern throughout the hand of Ezra. (11) Even a scribe.--In the case of Ezra the function of scribe was more important than that of priest. The word scribe originally meant the writer or copier of the law; but now it meant the expositor of its general moral commandments and of its special ceremonial statutes. It is with the latter more especially that the commission of Ezra had to do. Verse 11. - The copy of the letter that the king... gave to Ezra. This decree, as already observed, was a private firman, one copy of which only was made, which was presented to Ezra, and was his authority for doing certain things himself, and for requiring certain acts of others. The priest. This is implied in the genealogy (vers. 1-5), but not directly stated elsewhere by Ezra himself. Nehemiah, however, designates him similarly (Ezra 8:2, 9). His most usual title is the "scribe." A scribe of the words of the commandments of the Lord. Not so much a writer as an expounder (see above, ver. 10).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Thisוְזֶ֣ה ׀ (wə·zeh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that is the text פַּרְשֶׁ֣גֶן (par·še·ḡen) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6572: A transcript of the letter הַֽנִּשְׁתְּוָ֗ן (han·niš·tə·wān) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5406: An epistle King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Artaxerxes אַרְתַּחְשַׁ֔סְתְּא (’ar·taḥ·šast) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 783: Artaxerxes -- a son and successor of Xerxes, king of Persia had given נָתַן֙ (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to Ezra לְעֶזְרָ֥א (lə·‘ez·rā) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5830: Ezra -- 'help', three Israelites the priest הַכֹּהֵ֖ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest and scribe, הַסֹּפֵ֑ר (has·sō·p̄êr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate a man learned סֹפֵ֞ר (sō·p̄êr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5608: To count, recount, relate in the commandments מִצְוֺת־ (miṣ·wōṯ-) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4687: Commandment and statutes וְחֻקָּ֖יו (wə·ḥuq·qāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2706: Something prescribed or owed, a statute of the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Israel: יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links Ezra 7:11 NIVEzra 7:11 NLT Ezra 7:11 ESV Ezra 7:11 NASB Ezra 7:11 KJV Ezra 7:11 BibleApps.com Ezra 7:11 Biblia Paralela Ezra 7:11 Chinese Bible Ezra 7:11 French Bible Ezra 7:11 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 7:11 Now this is the copy (Ezr. 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