Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and he told him, ‘Take these articles and go and deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem. And rebuild the house of God on its site.’ New Living Translation The king instructed him to return the cups to their place in Jerusalem and to rebuild the Temple of God there on its original site. English Standard Version and he said to him, “Take these vessels, go and put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.” Berean Standard Bible and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’ Berean Literal Bible And he said to him, ‘Lift up these articles, go, put them down in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its place.’ King James Bible And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place. New King James Version And he said to him, ‘Take these articles; go, carry them to the temple site that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its former site.’ New American Standard Bible And he said to him, “Take these utensils, go and deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem, and have the house of God rebuilt in its place.” NASB 1995 He said to him, “Take these utensils, go and deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem and let the house of God be rebuilt in its place.” NASB 1977 ‘And he said to him, “Take these utensils, go and deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt in its place.” Legacy Standard Bible He said to him, “Take these articles, go and deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt in its place.” Amplified Bible And Cyrus said to him, “Take these utensils, go and deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.” Berean Annotated Bible and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem (city of peace), and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site. Christian Standard Bible Cyrus told him, “Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Cyrus told him, “Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.” American Standard Version and he said unto him, Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in its place. English Revised Version and he said unto him, Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in its place. GOD'S WORD® Translation Cyrus told him, 'Take these utensils. Place them in the temple in Jerusalem. Rebuild God's temple on its original site.' Good News Translation The emperor told him to take them and return them to the Temple in Jerusalem, and to rebuild the Temple where it had stood before. International Standard Version "And Cyrus told him, 'Take these utensils, go to Jerusalem, and carry them to the Temple, after the Temple of God has been built in its appropriate place.' NET Bible He said to him, "Take these vessels and go deposit them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt in its proper location." New Heart English Bible and he said to him, 'Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let God's house be built in its place.' Webster's Bible Translation And said to him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be built in its place. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’ World English Bible He said to him, ‘Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let God’s house be built in its place.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand said to him, Lift up these vessels, go, put them down in the temple that [is] in Jerusalem, and the house of God is built on its place. Berean Literal Bible And he said to him, ‘Lift up these articles, go, put them down in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its place.’ Young's Literal Translation and said to him, These vessels lift up, go, put them down in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and the house of God is builded on its place. Smith's Literal Translation And he said to him, Lift up these vessels, go bring them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and the house of God shall be built upon its place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd said to him: Take these vessels, and go, and put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be built in its place. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to him: “Take these vessels, and go, and set them in the temple that is in Jerusalem. And let the house of God be built in its place.” New American Bible He commanded him: Take these vessels and deposit them in the temple of Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its former site. New Revised Standard Version He said to him, “Take these vessels; go and put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to him. Take these vessels, go carry them, and put them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the temple be rebuilt in its place. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to him: ‘Take these vessels, go, carry and put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and this house will be built in its place.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and he said unto him: Take these vessels, go, put them in the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in its place. Brenton Septuagint Translation and said to him, Take all the vessels, and go, put them in the house that is in Jerusalem in their place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Tattenai's Letter to Darius…14He also removed from the temple of Babylon the gold and silver articles belonging to the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar had taken and carried there from the temple in Jerusalem. King Cyrus gave these articles to a man named Sheshbazzar, whom he appointed governor 15and instructed, ‘Take these articles, put them in the temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site.’ 16So this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of the house of God in Jerusalem, and from that time until now it has been under construction, but it has not yet been completed.”… Cross References ‘Take these articles, Ezra 1:8 Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. Ezra 1:7 King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. Ezra 1:11 In all, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem. put them in the temple in Jerusalem, Ezra 6:5 Furthermore, the gold and silver articles of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and carried to Babylon, must also be returned to the temple in Jerusalem and deposited in the house of God. Ezra 8:30 So 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. Ezra 7:19 You must deliver to the God of Jerusalem all the articles given to you for the service of the house of your God. and let the house of God be rebuilt Ezra 6:3 In the first year of King Cyrus, he issued a decree concerning the house of God in Jerusalem: Let the house be rebuilt as a place for offering sacrifices, and let its foundations be firmly laid. It is to be sixty cubits high and sixty cubits wide, Ezra 1:3 Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. Zechariah 1:16 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ on its original site.’ 2 Chronicles 3:1 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Ezra 3:10 When the builders had laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites (the sons of Asaph) with cymbals, took their positions to praise the LORD, as David king of Israel had prescribed. Zechariah 8:9 This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Let your hands be strong, you who now hear these words spoken by the prophets who were present when the foundations were laid to rebuild the temple, the house of the LORD of Hosts. 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Ezra 1:2-4 “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. / Whoever among you belongs to His people, may his God be with him, and may he go to Jerusalem in Judah and build the house of the LORD, the God of Israel; He is the God who is in Jerusalem. / And let every survivor, wherever he lives, be assisted by the men of that region with silver, gold, goods, and livestock, along with a freewill offering for the house of God in Jerusalem.’” Haggai 1:8 Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD. Zechariah 4:9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent me to you. Treasury of Scripture And said to him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be built in his place. let the house Ezra 1:2 Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Ezra 3:3 And they set the altar upon his bases; for fear was upon them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening. Ezra 6:3 In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits; Jump to Previous Articles Builded Built Carry Deposit House Jerusalem Lift Rebuild Rebuilt Site Temple Utensils VesselsJump to Next Articles Builded Built Carry Deposit House Jerusalem Lift Rebuild Rebuilt Site Temple Utensils VesselsEzra 5 1. Zerubbabel and Jeshua, incited by Haggai and Zechariah, set forward to building3. Tattenai and Shethar-Bozenai are not able to hinder the Jews 6. Their letter to Darius against the Jews and instructed This phrase indicates a command or directive given by a person of authority. In the context of Ezra, this refers to the decree issued by King Cyrus of Persia. The instruction highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to restore His people and their worship in Jerusalem, as prophesied by Isaiah (Isaiah 44:28) and Jeremiah (Jeremiah 29:10). ‘Take these articles put them in the temple in Jerusalem and let the house of God be rebuilt on its original site Persons / Places / Events 1. King Cyrus of PersiaThe ruler who issued the decree for the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. His actions were seen as divinely inspired, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. 2. Sheshbazzar Appointed by King Cyrus as the governor of Judah, he was responsible for taking the temple articles back to Jerusalem and initiating the rebuilding process. 3. Jerusalem The holy city where the temple was to be rebuilt. It holds significant spiritual and historical importance for the Jewish people. 4. The Temple Articles Sacred items that were taken from the original temple by Nebuchadnezzar and returned by Cyrus to be placed in the new temple. 5. The Rebuilding of the Temple A significant event symbolizing the restoration of worship and the Jewish community's return to their covenant relationship with God. Teaching Points Divine Providence and Fulfillment of ProphecyGod's plans are sovereign and will come to pass, as seen in the fulfillment of prophecies regarding Cyrus and the temple's rebuilding. Restoration and Renewal The return of the temple articles and the rebuilding of the temple symbolize spiritual renewal and the restoration of worship. Believers are called to restore and renew their relationship with God. Obedience to God's Commands Just as the Israelites were called to obey the decree to rebuild the temple, Christians are called to obey God's commands and prioritize His kingdom. The Importance of Worship The temple was central to Jewish worship, reminding us of the importance of worship in our lives. We are called to make worship a priority, both individually and corporately. God's Faithfulness The return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness in their own lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 5:15?2. How does Ezra 5:15 emphasize God's sovereignty in rebuilding the temple? 3. What role does obedience play in fulfilling God's commands in Ezra 5:15? 4. How does Ezra 5:15 connect to God's faithfulness in 2 Chronicles 36:23? 5. How can we apply the principle of stewardship from Ezra 5:15 today? 6. What does Ezra 5:15 teach about God's provision for His people's needs? 7. How does Ezra 5:15 support the historical accuracy of the Bible's narrative? 8. What archaeological evidence exists for the events described in Ezra 5:15? 9. How does Ezra 5:15 reflect God's sovereignty in the rebuilding of the temple? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 5? 11. Is Herod's temple considered the third temple? 12. What are the key themes in the Book of Ezra? 13. (Ezra 5:13-15) Why does no extrabiblical source confirm the specific decree of Cyrus authorizing the temple's rebuilding? 14. Who was Sheshbazzar in the Bible? What Does Ezra 5:15 Mean and instructedThe narrative reminds us that God uses earthly rulers to carry out His divine purposes. Cyrus’s precise directive (Ezra 1:2–4; 2 Chron 36:23) shows: • A written, authoritative command—nothing casual or symbolic. • Fulfillment of Isaiah 44:28, where God foretold that Cyrus would say, “Let it be rebuilt.” • Confirmation that the events recorded are historical facts, not moralistic legends. Take these articles • The “articles” are the gold and silver vessels Nebuchadnezzar had looted (Ezra 1:7–11; Jeremiah 27:22). • Returning them restores what was holy to its rightful use, underscoring God’s faithfulness even after judgment. • Their physical presence testifies to God’s ability to preserve what belongs to Him (John 10:28 speaks similarly of His people). put them in the temple in Jerusalem • Jerusalem is the city God chose for His Name (Deuteronomy 12:5; Psalm 132:13). • Placing the vessels there re-centers worship where God ordained, rejecting any substitute sites (compare John 4:20–22). • The location links the second temple directly to Solomon’s, reinforcing continuity in covenant worship (1 Kings 8:29). and let the house of God be rebuilt • This is more than a renovation; it is a divine mandate to re-establish public, corporate worship (Haggai 1:8; Hebrews 10:25). • Cyrus’s decree supplies governmental backing, materials, and freedom to finish the work (Ezra 6:3–5). • God’s sovereignty shines: pagan resources fund holy purposes (Proverbs 21:1; Philippians 4:19). on its original site • “Original site” anchors the project on the very foundation laid by Solomon (2 Chron 3:1). • It safeguards doctrinal purity—no new designs, no relocated shrine—just faithful restoration (Jeremiah 6:16). • By standing where the first temple stood, the new structure becomes a visible sign of God’s unbroken promises (Isaiah 58:12), pointing ahead to the living temple of Christ’s body and His people (John 2:19; 1 Peter 2:5). summary Ezra 5:15 records Cyrus’s exact command: return the sacred vessels, place them back in Jerusalem, and rebuild God’s house precisely where it once stood. Every phrase highlights God’s fidelity, the sanctity of true worship, and His power to move kings for His covenant people. The verse assures readers that God restores what He has judged, preserves what is holy, and anchors His work firmly on the foundation He Himself ordained. (15) Take these vessels, go, carry them . . . and let the house of God . . .--The three imperatives in this verse, without a copula, followed by a fourth, vividly express the feeling of the suppliants in the remembrance of the decree: thus we have another note of historical truth.Verse 15. - Let the house of God be builded in his place. i.e. upon the old holy site - the place where Abraham offered his son Isaac, in a figure (Hebrews 11:17-19), where the angel stood and stayed the pestilence in David s time (2 Samuel 24:16-18), and where "the glory of the Lord descended and filled the house" under Solomon (2 Chronicles 7:1).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and instructed,וַאֲמַר־ (wa·’ă·mar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 560: To say, tell, command ‘Take שֵׂ֚א (śē) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5376: To lift, take, carry these אֵ֚ל (’êl) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 412: These, those articles, מָֽאנַיָּ֔א (mā·nay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's 3984: Vessel, utensil put אֲחֵ֣ת (’ă·ḥêṯ) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5182: To descend, to bring away, deposit, depose them הִמּ֔וֹ (him·mōw) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1994: They in the temple בְּהֵיכְלָ֖א (bə·hê·ḵə·lā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1965: A large public building, palace, temple in Jerusalem, בִירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (ḇî·rū·šə·lem) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3390: Jerusalem -- the capital city of all Israel and let the house וּבֵ֥ית (ū·ḇêṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1005: A house of God אֱלָהָ֖א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 426: God be rebuilt יִתְבְּנֵ֥א (yiṯ·bə·nê) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1124: To build on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5922: Above, over, upon, against its original site.’ אַתְרֵֽהּ׃ (’aṯ·rêh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 870: A place, after Links Ezra 5:15 NIVEzra 5:15 NLT Ezra 5:15 ESV Ezra 5:15 NASB Ezra 5:15 KJV Ezra 5:15 BibleApps.com Ezra 5:15 Biblia Paralela Ezra 5:15 Chinese Bible Ezra 5:15 French Bible Ezra 5:15 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 5:15 And he said to him Take these (Ezr. 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