Parallel Verses New International Version Whatever the God of heaven has prescribed, let it be done with diligence for the temple of the God of heaven. Why should his wrath fall on the realm of the king and of his sons? King James Bible Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? Darby Bible Translation Whatever is commanded by the God of the heavens, let it be carefully done for the house of the God of the heavens; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? World English Bible Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done exactly for the house of the God of heaven; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? Young's Literal Translation all that is by the decree of the God of heaven, let be done diligently for the house of the God of heaven; for why is there wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons? Ezra 7:23 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWhy should there be wrath - As he believed he was appointed by the Almighty to do this work, he therefore wished to do it heartily, knowing that if he did not, God would be displeased, and that the kingdom would be cut off from him or his posterity. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Whatsoever is commanded. Chal. Whatsoever is of the decree let it be Psalm 119:4 You have commanded us to keep your precepts diligently. why should there be wrath (As Artaxerxes believed he was appointed by the Almighty to do this work, he therefore wished to do it heartily; knowing that if he did not, God would be displeased, and that the kingdom would be cut off from him or his posterity.) Library Appendix. The Apocryphal Books of the Old Testament. 1. The Greek word Apocrypha, hidden, that is, hidden or secret books, was early applied by the fathers of the Christian church to anonymous or spurious books that falsely laid claim to be a part of the inspired word. By some, as Jerome, the term was extended to all the books incorporated by the Alexandrine Jews, in their Greek version, into the proper canon of the Old Testament, a few of which books, though not inspired, are undoubtedly genuine. Another designation of the books in question … E. P. Barrows—Companion to the Bible Rome and Ephesus Formation and History of the Hebrew Canon. Appendix v. Rabbinic Theology and Literature Cross References Ezra 6:10 so that they may offer sacrifices pleasing to the God of heaven and pray for the well-being of the king and his sons. Ezra 7:22 up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred cors of wheat, a hundred baths of wine, a hundred baths of olive oil, and salt without limit. Jeremiah 29:7 Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper." Jump to Previous Bed Carefully Commanded Completely Diligence Diligently Exactly Full Heaven Heavens House Kingdom Ordered Prescribed Realm Temple Whatever Whatsoever Wrath ZealJump to Next Bed Carefully Commanded Completely Diligence Diligently Exactly Full Heaven Heavens House Kingdom Ordered Prescribed Realm Temple Whatever Whatsoever Wrath ZealLinks Ezra 7:23 NIVEzra 7:23 NLT Ezra 7:23 ESV Ezra 7:23 NASB Ezra 7:23 KJV Ezra 7:23 Bible Apps Ezra 7:23 Biblia Paralela Ezra 7:23 Chinese Bible Ezra 7:23 French Bible Ezra 7:23 German Bible Ezra 7:23 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |