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Ezra 6:7

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does Ezra 6:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
Ezra 6:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Ezra 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4with three courses of great stones, and a course of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king`s house.
5And also let the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to its place; and thou shalt put them in the house of God.
6Now therefore, Tattenai, governor beyond the River, Shethar-bozenai, and your companions the Apharsachites, who are beyond the River, be ye far from thence:
7let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in its place.
8Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king`s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered.
9And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for burnt-offerings to the God of heaven; [also] wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the word of the priests that are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail;
10that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let the work of this house of God alone, etc.] Suffer them to go on with it, and do not hinder them; it looks, by these expressions, as if he had some suspicion or hint given him that they were inclined to molest them, or that there were some that stirred them up to it, and were desirous of it: let the governor of the Jews, and the elders of the Jews, build this house of God in his place; where it formerly stood; that is, go on with the building of it.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Let the work: Act 5:38, Act 5:39 Ezra 6:8”
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