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Esdras, 7

1. tote sisinnhV o eparcoV koilhV suriaV kai foinikhV kai saqrabouzanhV kai oi sunetairoi katakolouqhsanteV toiV upo tou basilewV dareiou prostageisin

1. post hæc autem verba in regno Artarxersis regis Persarum Ezras filius Sarajæ filii Azariæ filii Helciæ

2. epestatoun twn ierwn ergwn epimelesteron sunergounteV toiV presbuteroiV twn ioudaiwn kai ierostataiV

2. filii Sellum filii Sadoc filii Achitob

3. kai euoda egineto ta iera erga profhteuontwn aggaiou kai zacariou twn profhtwn

3. filii Amariæ filii Azariæ filii Marajoth

4. kai sunetelesan tauta dia prostagmatoV tou kuriou qeou israhl

4. filii Zarajæ filii Ozi filii Bocci

5. kai meta thV gnwmhV kurou kai dareiou kai artaxerxou basilewV perswn sunetelesqh o oikoV o agioV ewV trithV kai eikadoV mhnoV adar tou ektou etouV basilewV dareiou

5. filii Abisue filii Finees filii Eleazar filii Aaron sacerdotis ab initio

6. kai epoihsan oi uioi israhl kai oi iereiV kai oi leuitai kai oi loipoi oi ek thV aicmalwsiaV oi prosteqenteV akolouqwV toiV en th mwusewV biblw

6. ipse Ezras ascendit de Babylone et ipse scriba velox in lege Mosi quam dedit Dominus Deus Israël et dedit ei rex secundum manum Domini Dei ejus super eum omnem petitionem ejus

7. kai proshnegkan eiV ton egkainismon tou ierou tou kuriou taurouV ekaton kriouV diakosiouV arnaV tetrakosiouV

7. et ascenderunt de filiis Israël et de filiis sacerdotum et de filiis Levitarum et de cantoribus et de janitoribus et de Nathinneis in Hierusalem anno septimo Artarxersis regis

8. cimarouV uper amartiaV pantoV tou israhl dwdeka proV ariqmon ek twn fularcwn tou israhl dwdeka

8. et venerunt in Hierusalem mense quinto ipse est annus septimus regis

9. kai esthsan oi iereiV kai oi leuitai estolismenoi kata fulaV epi twn ergwn tou kuriou qeou israhl akolouqwV th mwusewV biblw kai oi qurwroi ef' ekastou pulwnoV

9. quia in primo die mensis primi cœpit ascendere de Babylone et in primo mensis quinti venit in Hierusalem juxta manum Dei sui bonam super se

10. kai hgagosan oi uioi israhl twn ek thV aicmalwsiaV to pasca en th tessareskaidekath tou prwtou mhnoV oti hgnisqhsan oi iereiV kai oi leuitai ama

10. Ezras enim paravit cor suum ut investigaret legem Domini et faceret et doceret in Israël præceptum et judicium

11. kai panteV oi uioi thV aicmalwsiaV ouc hgnisqhsan oti oi leuitai ama panteV hgnisqhsan

11. hoc est autem exemplar epistulæ edicti quod dedit rex Artarxersis Ezræ sacerdoti scribæ erudito in sermonibus et præceptis Domini et cærimoniis ejus in Israël

12. kai equsan to pasca pasin toiV uioiV thV aicmalwsiaV kai toiV adelfoiV autwn toiV iereusin kai eautoiV

12. Artarxersis rex regum Ezræ sacerdoti scribæ legis Dei cæli doctissimo salutem

13. kai efagosan oi uioi israhl oi ek thV aicmalwsiaV panteV oi cwrisqenteV apo twn bdelugmatwn twn eqnwn thV ghV zhtounteV ton kurion

13. a me decretum est ut cuicumque placuerit in regno meo de populo Israël et de sacerdotibus ejus et de Levitis ire in Hierusalem tecum vadat

14. kai hgagosan thn eorthn twn azumwn epta hmeraV eufrainomenoi enanti tou kuriou

14. a facie enim regis et septem consiliatorum ejus missus es ut visites Judæam et Hierusalem in lege Dei tui quæ est in manu tua

15. oti metestreyen thn boulhn tou basilewV assuriwn ep' autouV katiscusai taV ceiraV autwn epi ta erga kuriou qeou israhl

15. et ut feras argentum et aurum quod rex et consiliatores ejus sponte obtulerunt Deo Israël cujus in Hierusalem tabernaculum est

16.

16. et omne argentum et aurum quodcumque inveneris in universa provincia Babylonis et populus offerre voluerit et de sacerdotibus qui sponte obtulerint domui Dei sui quæ est in Hierusalem

17.

17. libere accipe et studiose eme de hac pecunia vitulos arietes agnos et sacrificia et libamina eorum et offer ea super altare templi Dei vestri quod est in Hierusalem

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18. sed et si quid tibi et fratribus tuis placuerit de reliquo argento et auro ut faciatis juxta voluntatem Dei vestri facite

19.

19. vasa quoque quæ dantur tibi in ministerium domus Dei tui trade in conspectu Dei Hierusalem

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20. sed et cetera quibus opus fuerit in domo Dei tui quantumcumque necesse est ut expendas dabis de thesauro et de fisco regis

21.

21. et a me ego Artarxersis rex statui atque decrevi omnibus custodibus arcæ publicæ qui sunt trans Flumen ut quodcumque petierit a vobis Ezras sacerdos scriba legis Dei cæli absque mora detis

22.

22. usque ad argenti talenta centum et usque ad frumenti choros centum et usque ad vini batos centum et usque ad batos olei centum sal vero absque mensura

23.

23. omne quod ad ritum Dei cæli pertinet tribuatur diligenter in domo Dei cæli ne forte irascatur contra regnum regis et filiorum ejus

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24. vobisque notum facimus de universis sacerdotibus et Levitis cantoribus janitoribus Nathinneis et ministris domus Dei hujus ut vectigal et tributum et annonas non habeatis potestatem inponendi super eos

25.

25. tu autem Ezras secundum sapientiam Dei tui quæ est in manu tua constitue judices et præsides ut judicent omni populo qui est trans Flumen his videlicet qui noverunt legem Dei tui sed et inperitos docete libere

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26. et omnis qui non fecerit legem Dei tui et legem regis diligenter judicium erit de eo sive in mortem sive in exilium sive in condemnationem substantiæ ejus vel certe in carcerem

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27. benedictus Dominus Deus patrum nostrorum qui dedit hoc in corde regis ut glorificaret domum Domini quæ est in Hierusalem

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28. et in me inclinavit misericordiam coram rege et consiliatoribus ejus et universis principibus regis potentibus et ego confortatus manu Domini Dei mei quæ erat in me congregavi de Israël principes qui ascenderent mecum



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Footnotes:

7:1-6 - Ezra, a priest and scribe, receives permission from King Artaxerxes to return to Jerusalem and teach God's Law. His devotion to the Word reveals the crucial role of spiritual leaders in the restoration of God's people (see also Nehemiah 8:1-3 and 2 Timothy 2:15).

7:7-10 - Ezra leads a group of exiles back to Jerusalem, with God's favor upon them. His determination to study, practice, and teach God's Law serves as an example of faithful leadership (see also Psalm 119:9-11 and James 1:22).

7:11-12 - King Artaxerxes writes a letter granting Ezra authority to appoint judges and teach God's Law. God's hand moves even the hearts of kings to accomplish His purpose (see also Proverbs 21:1 and Isaiah 45:1-3).

7:13-20 - Artaxerxes' decree secures financial and material resources for temple worship. God not only moves the authorities to support His people, but also provides abundantly for the accomplishment of His work (see also 2 Corinthians 9:8-9 and Psalm 50:10-11).

7:27-28 - Ezra praises God for His royal favor and for the hand extended to him. The recognition that everything comes from God is a central element in the believer's life of gratitude and worship (see also 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and Psalm 136:1).

Verses related to Esdras, 7:

Ezra chapter 7 introduces Ezra himself. What crucial role does this scribe play? The text presents Ezra, his priestly lineage and his mission to teach the Law in Jerusalem. The chapter emphasizes the importance of knowledge and obedience to the Word of God for the spiritual restoration of the people. Ezra 7 also highlights the divine favor manifested through Artaxerxes' decree. This chapter lays the foundation for the spiritual reformation led by Ezra. Ponder with us five biblical passages that elucidate the themes of spiritual leadership and divine knowledge present in this foundational chapter.

Psalms 119:97: "How I love your law! I meditate on it all day." - This verse reflects Ezra's devotion to God's law, as described in Ezra 7:10.

Nehemiah 8:1-3: "All the people gathered as one man in the square before the Water Gate. They asked the scribe Ezra to bring the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded Israel. So on the first day of the seventh month, the priest Ezra brought the Law to the assembly, which was made up of men and women and everyone who could understand. He read the Book aloud from sunrise until noon, facing the square in front of the Water Gate, in the presence of men, women and others who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the reading of the Book of the Law." - This passage shows Ezra fulfilling his role as scribe and teacher of the Law as described in Ezra 7.

Proverbs 21:1: "The king's heart is like a river controlled by the Lord; he directs it wherever he wants." - This proverb reflects how God influenced King Artaxerxes to favor Ezra, as seen in Ezra 7.

Jeremiah 31:33: "This is the covenant that I will make with the community of Israel after those days', declares the Lord: 'I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.'" - This verse relates to Ezra's purpose of teaching God's law to the people, as mentioned in Ezra 7:10.

Malachi 2:7: "The lips of the priest must guard knowledge, and from his mouth the people must seek instruction, because he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts." - This verse describes the role of the priest as teacher of the law, reflecting Ezra's mission described in Ezra 7.

FAQ:

Who was Ezra and what was his mission in Jerusalem?

Ezra was a scribe and priest sent by King Artaxerxes to teach God's Law and organize worship in Jerusalem. (Ezra 7:1-10)

What did King Artaxerxes grant Ezra for his mission?

King Artaxerxes granted Ezra resources, authority to govern, and a charter allowing him to bring offerings to the temple. (Ezra 7:11-26)

How did Ezra react when he learned of the difficulties his people faced?

Ezra mourned over the people’s transgressions and sought God’s guidance in prayer and fasting. (Ezra 7:27-28)

What role did Ezra's prayer play in his mission?

Ezra's prayer was a cry for forgiveness and divine help to restore the people to obedience to God's Law. (Ezra 7:27-28)

How was Ezra welcomed in Jerusalem?

Ezra was well received in Jerusalem, with the support of the people and local leaders, due to the support of King Artaxerxes. (Ezra 7:27-28)


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