Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests and the Levites and the family heads of Israel.” New Living Translation Guard these treasures well until you present them to the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of Israel, who will weigh them at the storerooms of the LORD’s Temple in Jerusalem.” English Standard Version Guard them and keep them until you weigh them before the chief priests and the Levites and the heads of fathers’ houses in Israel at Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Berean Standard Bible Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.” King James Bible Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. New King James Version Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leaders of the priests and the Levites and heads of the fathers’ houses of Israel in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” New American Standard Bible Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests, the Levites, and the leaders of the fathers’ households of Israel in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” NASB 1995 “Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests, the Levites and the heads of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” NASB 1977 “Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests, the Levites, and the heads of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Legacy Standard Bible Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the officials of the priests, the Levites and the officials of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Yahweh.” Amplified Bible Guard and keep them until you weigh them before the leading priests and the Levites and the leaders of the fathers’ households of Israel in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Christian Standard Bible Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the LORD’s house before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families in Jerusalem.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the LORD’s house before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families in Jerusalem.” American Standard Version Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers' houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Be sure to guard them and keep them safe until you reach Jerusalem. Then weigh them inside God's temple in the presence of the chief priests, the Levites, and the heads of the Israelite families. English Revised Version Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers' houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Guard them carefully. In Jerusalem, inside the storerooms of the LORD's temple, weigh these items. Do this in front of the chief priests, Levites, and the leaders of Israel's families." Good News Translation Guard them carefully until you reach the Temple. There in the priests' rooms weigh them and turn them over to the leaders of the priests and of the Levites, and to the leaders of the people of Israel in Jerusalem." International Standard Version Guard and protect them until you disperse them to the chief priests, the descendants of Levi, and to the family leaders of Israel at Jerusalem in the chambers of the Temple of the LORD." Majority Standard Bible Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.? NET Bible Be careful with them and protect them, until you weigh them out before the leading priests and the Levites and the family leaders of Israel in Jerusalem, in the storerooms of the temple of the LORD." New Heart English Bible Watch, and keep them, until you weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the leaders of the ancestral houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the rooms of the house of the LORD." Webster's Bible Translation Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them, before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. World English Bible Watch and keep them until you weigh them before the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and the princes of the fathers’ households of Israel at Jerusalem, in the rooms of Yahweh’s house.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwatch, and keep, until you weigh before the heads of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation watch, and keep, till ye weigh before the heads of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the fathers of Israel, in Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation Watch and guard till ye shall weigh before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the chiefs of the fathers to Israel in Jerusalem in the cells of the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWatch ye and keep them, till you deliver them by weight before the chief of the priests, and of the Levites, and the heads of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, into the treasure of the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Watch and guard them, until you weigh them out before the leaders of the priests and the Levites, and the rulers of the families of Israel in Jerusalem, into the treasury of the house of the Lord.” New American Bible Watch over them carefully until you weigh them out in Jerusalem in the presence of the chief priests and Levites and the leaders of ancestral houses of Israel, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.” New Revised Standard Version Guard them and keep them until you weigh them before the chief priests and the Levites and the heads of families in Israel at Jerusalem, within the chambers of the house of the LORD.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTake heed and keep them until you deliver them in the presence of the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and the chiefs of the fathers of Israel at Jerusalem in the chambers of the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Be alert and on guard until you deliver it before the Chief of the Priests and the Levites and the Chiefs of the fathers of Israel in Jerusalem, in the temple of the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chiefs of the priests and the Levites, and the princes of the fathers' houses of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Be watchful and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief priests and the Levites, and the chiefs of families in Jerusalem, at the chambers of the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Priests to Guard the Offerings…28Then I told them, “You are holy to the LORD, and these articles are holy. The silver and gold are a freewill offering to the LORD, the God of your fathers. 29Guard them carefully until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, Levites, and heads of the Israelite families.” 30So the priests and Levites took charge of the silver and gold and sacred articles that had been weighed out to be taken to the house of our God in Jerusalem.… Cross References Nehemiah 13:13 I appointed as treasurers over the storerooms Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and Pedaiah of the Levites, with Hanan son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah, to assist them, because they were considered trustworthy. They were responsible for distributing the supplies to their fellow Levites. 1 Chronicles 26:20-28 Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ... 2 Kings 12:15 No accounting was required from the men who received the money to pay the workmen, because they acted with integrity. 2 Kings 22:7 But they need not account for the money put into their hands, since they work with integrity.” 1 Corinthians 4:2 Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 2 Corinthians 8:20-21 We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men. 2 Corinthians 8:19 More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help. 2 Corinthians 8:24 In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you. 1 Timothy 6:20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 1 Chronicles 9:26-27 But the four chief gatekeepers, who were Levites, were entrusted with the rooms and the treasuries of the house of God. / They would spend the night stationed around the house of God, because they were responsible for guarding it and opening it every morning. 2 Chronicles 31:12-13 And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. 2 Chronicles 34:9 So they went to Hilkiah the high priest and gave him the money that had been brought into the house of God, which the Levites who guarded the doors had collected from the people of Manasseh and Ephraim, from all the remnant of Israel, from all Judah and Benjamin, and from the people of Jerusalem. 2 Chronicles 35:3 To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Treasury of Scripture Watch you, and keep them, until you weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD. Watch ye 1 Chronicles 26:20-26 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and over the treasures of the dedicated things… Mark 13:34,35 For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch… Acts 20:31 Therefore watch, and remember, that by the space of three years I ceased not to warn every one night and day with tears. until ye weigh them before Ezra 8:33,34 Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites; … Jump to Previous Care Carefully Chambers Chief Chiefs Families Family Fathers Guard Heads House Households Houses Israel Jerusalem Levites Priests Princes Rooms Scales Watch Weigh WithinJump to Next Care Carefully Chambers Chief Chiefs Families Family Fathers Guard Heads House Households Houses Israel Jerusalem Levites Priests Princes Rooms Scales Watch Weigh WithinEzra 8 1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple 21. He keeps a fast 24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests 31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem 33. The treasure is weighed in the temple 36. The commission is delivered Guard them carefully This phrase emphasizes the importance of vigilance and responsibility. The Hebrew root for "guard" is "שָׁמַר" (shamar), which means to keep, watch, or preserve. In the context of ancient Israel, guarding sacred items was a solemn duty, reflecting the reverence and dedication required in serving God. The careful guarding of these items symbolizes the spiritual vigilance believers must maintain in their own lives, ensuring that what is holy is protected and honored. until you weigh them out in the chambers of the house of the LORD in Jerusalem before the leading priests, the Levites, and the heads of the Israelite families Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Guardשִׁקְד֣וּ (šiq·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8245: To be alert, sleepless, to be on the lookout them carefully וְשִׁמְר֗וּ (wə·šim·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to until עַֽד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while you weigh them out תִּשְׁקְל֡וּ (tiš·qə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 8254: To suspend, poise in the chambers הַלִּשְׁכ֖וֹת (hal·liš·ḵō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3957: Room, chamber, hall, cell of the house בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel in Jerusalem בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (bî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel before לִפְנֵי֩ (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the leading שָׂרֵ֨י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince priests, הַכֹּהֲנִ֧ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Levites, וְהַלְוִיִּ֛ם (wə·hal·wî·yim) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi and heads וְשָׂרֵֽי־ (wə·śā·rê-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the Israelite לְיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc families.” הָאָב֥וֹת (hā·’ā·ḇō·wṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1: Father Links Ezra 8:29 NIVEzra 8:29 NLT Ezra 8:29 ESV Ezra 8:29 NASB Ezra 8:29 KJV Ezra 8:29 BibleApps.com Ezra 8:29 Biblia Paralela Ezra 8:29 Chinese Bible Ezra 8:29 French Bible Ezra 8:29 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 8:29 Watch you and keep them until you (Ezr. 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