Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Whoever does not obey the law of your God and the law of the king must surely be punished by death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. New Living Translation Anyone who refuses to obey the law of your God and the law of the king will be punished immediately, either by death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment.” English Standard Version Whoever will not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be strictly executed on him, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of his goods or for imprisonment.” Berean Standard Bible If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a strict judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. King James Bible And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. New King James Version Whoever will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily on him, whether it be death, or banishment, or confiscation of goods, or imprisonment. New American Standard Bible And whoever does not comply with the Law of your God and the law of the king, judgment is to be executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment, or for confiscation of property or for imprisonment.” NASB 1995 “Whoever will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods or for imprisonment.” NASB 1977 “And whoever will not observe the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him strictly, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods or for imprisonment.” Legacy Standard Bible Whoever will not do the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be done to him with all diligence, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of goods or for imprisonment.” Amplified Bible Whoever does not observe and practice the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him strictly and promptly, whether it be for death or banishment or confiscation of property or imprisonment.” Christian Standard Bible Anyone who does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let the appropriate judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. Holman Christian Standard Bible Anyone who does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a fair judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. American Standard Version And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him with all diligence, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. Contemporary English Version Everyone who fails to obey God's Law or the king's law will be punished without pity. They will either be executed or put in prison or forced to leave their country, or have all they own taken away. English Revised Version And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him with all diligence, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever will not strictly follow your God's Teachings and the king's orders should be promptly exiled, have his goods confiscated, be imprisoned or be sentenced to die. Good News Translation If any disobey the laws of your God or the laws of the empire, they are to be punished promptly: by death or by exile or by confiscation of their property or by imprisonment." International Standard Version Whoever refuses to practice the law of your God and the law of the king is to see judgment executed quickly, whether to death, banishment, confiscation of goods, or imprisonment. Majority Standard Bible If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a strict judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. NET Bible Everyone who does not observe both the law of your God and the law of the king will be completely liable to the appropriate penalty, whether it is death or banishment or confiscation of property or detainment in prison." New Heart English Bible Whoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with all diligence, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. Webster's Bible Translation And whoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. World English Bible Whoever will not do the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed on him with all diligence, whether it is to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand any who does not do the Law of your God, and the law of the king, judgment is done speedily on him, whether to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of riches, and to bonds.” Young's Literal Translation and any who doth not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, speedily is judgment done upon him, whether to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of riches, and to bonds.' Smith's Literal Translation And all not to be doing the laws of thy God, and the laws of the king, judgment to be done speedily upon him, if whether to death or to rooting him out, or to impose fines and for bonds. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king diligently, judgment shall be executed upon him, either unto death, or unto banishment, or to the confiscation of goods, or at least to prison. Catholic Public Domain Version And any one who will not diligently keep the law of your God, and the law of the king, judgment shall be upon him, either to death, or to exile, or to the confiscation of his goods, or certainly to prison.” New American Bible All who will not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon them with all diligence, whether death, or corporal punishment, or confiscation of goods, or imprisonment.” New Revised Standard Version All who will not obey the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be strictly executed on them, whether for death or for banishment or for confiscation of their goods or for imprisonment.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd whosoever will not do the law of your God and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be to death or to banishment or to confiscation of goods or to imprisonment. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And everyone who will not be doing the law of your God and the Law of the King, judgment shall be executed of him rigorously, whether for death or for life, or whether for loss of riches or for the prison house.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed upon him with all diligence, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And whosoever shall not do the law of God, and the law of the king readily, judgment shall be taken upon him, whether for death or for chastisement, or for a fine of his property, or casting into prison. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Artaxerxes' Letter for Ezra…25And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God which you possess, are to appoint magistrates and judges to judge all the people west of the Euphrates—all who know the laws of your God. And you are to teach these laws to anyone who does not know them. 26If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, let a strict judgment be executed against him, whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment. Cross References Romans 13:1-4 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. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ... Deuteronomy 17:8-13 If a case is too difficult for you to judge, whether the controversy within your gates is regarding bloodshed, lawsuits, or assaults, you must go up to the place the LORD your God will choose. / You are to go to the Levitical priests and to the judge who presides at that time. Inquire of them, and they will give you a verdict in the case. / You must abide by the verdict they give you at the place the LORD will choose. Be careful to do everything they instruct you, ... 1 Peter 2:13-14 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, / or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. Proverbs 20:8 A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes. Matthew 22:21 “Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” 2 Chronicles 19:5-10 He appointed judges in the land, in each of the fortified cities of Judah. / Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” ... Titus 3:1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, Ecclesiastes 8:2-5 Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God. / Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases. / For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?” ... Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. 1 Timothy 1:8-10 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately. / We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers, / for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching Exodus 18:21-22 Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you. Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. Proverbs 24:21-22 My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious. / For they will bring sudden destruction. Who knows what ruin they can bring? Luke 20:25 So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” 1 Corinthians 6:1-6 If any of you has a grievance against another, how dare he go to law before the unrighteous instead of before the saints! / Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? / Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life! ... Treasury of Scripture And whoever will not do the law of your God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily on him, whether it be to death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. whosoever Ezra 6:11 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this. Daniel 3:28,29 Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God… Daniel 6:26 I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. the law of thy God 2 Chronicles 30:12 Also in Judah the hand of God was to give them one heart to do the commandment of the king and of the princes, by the word of the LORD. whether it be Exodus 21:1-22:31 Now these are the judgments which thou shalt set before them… Leviticus 20:1-27 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, … Deuteronomy 13:1-18 If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, … banishment. Psalm 52:5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah. Jump to Previous Banishment Bonds Care Confiscation Country Death Diligence Driving Executed Goods Imprisonment Judgment Law Obey Observe Property Punished Punishment Putting Riches Speedily Strictly Surely WhetherJump to Next Banishment Bonds Care Confiscation Country Death Diligence Driving Executed Goods Imprisonment Judgment Law Obey Observe Property Punished Punishment Putting Riches Speedily Strictly Surely WhetherEzra 7 1. Ezra goes up to Jerusalem11. The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra 27. Ezra blesses God for this favor If anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king This phrase highlights the dual authority recognized in the Persian Empire, where both religious and royal laws were to be observed. The "law of your God" refers to the Mosaic Law, which was central to Jewish life and worship. The "law of the king" refers to the decrees of the Persian king, Artaxerxes, who ruled over the Jewish people at this time. This duality reflects the historical context of the Jewish return from Babylonian exile, where they were allowed to practice their religion under the oversight of Persian authority. The cooperation between religious and secular laws underscores the importance of maintaining order and respect for both divine and earthly governance. let a strict judgment be executed against him whether death, banishment, confiscation of property, or imprisonment Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest, Ezra was a leader among the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was tasked with teaching and enforcing the Law of God. 2. Artaxerxes The Persian king who issued a decree allowing Ezra to return to Jerusalem and enforce the laws of God and the king. 3. Jerusalem The city to which Ezra and the exiles returned, where the temple had been rebuilt, and where Ezra was to teach and enforce the law. 4. The Law of God Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Bible, which contain the commandments and instructions given by God to the Israelites. 5. The Law of the King The civil laws established by King Artaxerxes, which were to be upheld alongside the Law of God. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceEzra 7:26 underscores the necessity of obeying both divine and civil laws. As Christians, we are called to respect and adhere to the laws of our land, provided they do not contradict God's commandments. The Role of Leadership Ezra's role as a leader highlights the responsibility of those in authority to enforce laws justly and to ensure that God's commandments are upheld in society. Consequences of Disobedience The verse outlines severe consequences for disobedience, reminding us of the seriousness with which God views adherence to His laws and the laws of the land. Integration of Faith and Governance The passage illustrates the integration of faith into governance, encouraging believers to seek leaders who respect and uphold godly principles. Justice and Mercy While the verse speaks of strict judgment, it also calls us to consider the balance of justice and mercy in our own lives and communities.(26) Let judgment be executed speedily upon him.--Hence civil authority is added to religious. All these powers were usually entrusted to the provincial administrators, with more or less of reservation, by the Persians. But it is obvious that their combination in the one person of this servant of Tehovah demanded express statement.Verse 26. - Finally, to Ezra is intrusted distinctly the civil government of the Jewish people, with power to fine, imprison, banish, or put to death offenders, as he may think right. These powers were always intrusted by the Persians to the civil administrators of provinces, who were autocrats within their respective territories, and responsible to the king alone for the exercise of their authority. EZRA'S THANKSGIVING ON RECEIPT OF ARTAXERXES' LETTER (Ezra 7:27, 28). With an abruptness that may appear strange, but which has many parallels in the works of Oriental writers, Ezra passes without a word of explanation from Artaxerxes' letter to his own thanksgiving upon the receipt of it. Compare the interjectional prayers of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 4:4; Nehemiah 5:19; Nehemiah 6:9, 14, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew If anyoneוְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3606: The whole, all, any, every does not לָא֩ (lā) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3809: Not, no keep עָבֵ֜ד (‘ā·ḇêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5648: To do, make, prepare, keep the law דָּתָ֣א (dā·ṯā) Noun - feminine singular determinate Strong's 1882: A royal edict, statute of דִֽי־ (ḏî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because your God אֱלָהָ֗ךְ (’ĕ·lā·hāḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 426: God and the law וְדָתָא֙ (wə·ḏā·ṯā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular determinate Strong's 1882: A royal edict, statute of דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's 1768: Who, which, that, because the king, מַלְכָּ֔א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 4430: A king let a strict אָסְפַּ֕רְנָא (’ā·sə·par·nā) Adverb Strong's 629: Thoroughly, with (all) diligence judgment דִּינָ֕ה (dî·nāh) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1780: Judgement, strife be לֶהֱוֵ֨א (le·hĕ·wê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1934: To become, come to pass, be executed מִתְעֲבֵ֖ד (miṯ·‘ă·ḇêḏ) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5648: To do, make, prepare, keep against him, מִנֵּ֑הּ (min·nêh) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4481: From, out of, by, by reason of, at, more than whether הֵ֤ן (hên) Conjunction Strong's 2006: Lo!, there, less, whether, but, if death, לְמוֹת֙ (lə·mō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4193: Death banishment, לִשְׁרֹשִׁ֔י (liš·rō·šî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8332: Uprooting, banishment confiscation לַעֲנָ֥שׁ (la·‘ă·nāš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6065: Amercing, confiscation of property, נִכְסִ֖ין (niḵ·sîn) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5232: Riches, property or imprisonment. וְלֶאֱסוּרִֽין׃ (wə·le·’ĕ·sū·rîn) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 613: A band, bond Links Ezra 7:26 NIVEzra 7:26 NLT Ezra 7:26 ESV Ezra 7:26 NASB Ezra 7:26 KJV Ezra 7:26 BibleApps.com Ezra 7:26 Biblia Paralela Ezra 7:26 Chinese Bible Ezra 7:26 French Bible Ezra 7:26 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 7:26 Whoever will not do the law (Ezr. 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