Ezra chapter 4 kjv king james version let us build with you. Ezra and nehemiah are challenging books for contemporary readers. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. Most of the families who returned from exile were originally from judah. Ezra overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Ezra free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. It includes the sevenvolume seventhday adventist bible commentary, the twovolume seventhday adventist encyclopedia, as well as the single volumes seventhday adventist bible dictionary, seventhday. There is a lot of prophetic language, obviously meant to give the book authenticity.
The proclamation which cyrus, king of persia, issued out for the release of all the jews that he found captives in babylon, and the building of their temple in jerusalem. An initial group returned to jerusalem with sheshbazzar, the prince of judah 1. All the events described in ezra and nehemiah took place during the first half of the period of the persian empire, which lasted from 539 b. The greater part of this book, though it bears the name of ezra, tells of the pioneers who came back from exile to jerusalem a whole lifetime before him. From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the misconduct of friends. Download this ezra bible commentary by chapter with the links below or download a single file that contains the commentary on ezra, nehemiah and esther. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition. The jews started to build a temple house of god in jerusalem.
The history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon. The book of ezranehemiah tells the story of israels return to jerusalem to rebuild their lives and renew the covenant. The book of ezra is part of the historical books of the bible. The introductory material itself is worth the cost of the book. It is interesting to note that once ezra appears on the scene in chapter 7, the author of the book of ezra switches from writing in the third person to first person. Book of ezra overview insight for living ministries. Best commentaries and books on ezra logos bible software. Author the inspired author is generally believed to be ezra. Ezra records the events relating to the first two groups, and discusses especially the rebuilding of the temple. The books of ezra and nehemiah are the key literary sources for the period of the restoration, the formation of the jewish religious community after the babylonian captivity. Ezra comes to jerusalem 110 artaxerxes letter to ezra 1126 ezra praises jehovah 27, 28 8. This language of gods hand being upon someone is a favorite of ezra, where it appears six times out of eight times in the whole bible ezra 7. The book of ezra was originally combined with the old testament book of nehemiah in a single book of ezranehemiah. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
Ezra 110 the bible from 30,000 feet skip heitzig flight ezr01 duration. Introduction to the book of ezra background of the book theme ezra and nehemiah give the historical accounts of the return of the jews from babylonian captivity. The holy bible book 15 ezra kjv dramatized audio duration. The seventhday adventist commentary reference series is a set of volumes produced primarily by seventhday adventist scholars, and designed for both scholarly and church member use. Ezra 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot also treat ezra and nehemiah as one book. A literary and theological analysis of the book of ezra. Ezra 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Despite their best attempts, israels leaders are unable to bring about the fulfillment of the prophetic hopes, and so the story ends waiting for god to heal the hearts of his people and send the messianic kingdom. Read and study ezra, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. The last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2 chronicles, in that order.
Composed in hebrew and aramaic, its subject is the return to zion following the close. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Ezra 1, new international version niv the bible app. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of ezra. Commentary on the book of ezra by matthew henry old. The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at jerusalem in judah. The book of ezra in the bible tells us that the king of persia allowed the jews to return to their own land. According to this book, ezra was the messenger for gods prophecies. The book of ezra the last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2chronicles, in that order.
Ezranehemiah the bible project videos the bible app. Ezra overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this classic commentary, by joseph parker, covers the whole bible. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezra in easy english. Commentary for ezra 1 the history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon. But the people who lived near them did not want the jews back in the land. However, the two books were separated in the early centuries of the christian era. Williamson is one of the best in the word biblical commentary series. Allen explores ezranehemiah as a single literary text. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2 chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible.
List of those returning with ezra 114 preparations for the journey 1530 departure from babylon and arrival in jerusalem 36 9. You can find the best commentary on ezranehemiah for you using the tools on the right side. Just as acts narrates the early history of the church through the work of the apostles, ezranehemiah narrates the reestablishment of the people of god after the exile through the work of sheshbazzar, zerubbabel, ezra, and nehemiah. The book of ezra depicts the difficulties of rebuilding a community based on faithfulness to yahweh. The history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon at the end of seventy years, and a type of. God gave jacob the name israel when he promised to make jacob s descendants god s special people genesis 32. In the hebrew bible, the two books were considered one work, though some internal evidence suggests they were written separately and joined together in the. Also, ezra was probably the writer of 1 and 2 chronicles and psalm 119 the longest chapter in the bible. Intermarriage in israel 14 ezras prayer of confession 515 10. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures.
David guzik commentary on ezra 1, where cyrus, king of persia, makes a decree. What the bible teaches a very brief commentary with some useful spiritual applications, which sees the return at the commencement of ezra as a picture of the sixteenth century reformation, and the evils at the end of the book as typical of the union of church and state which did so much harm to the true testimony in later centuries. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Cyrus made a decree giving the jewish exiles in his empire the right to return to jerusalem and rebuild the temple in 538 b. If we compare the last verses of 2 chronicles chap. Seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978 revised vols. Not all the jews returned to judah, but some did return. Commentary on ezra 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Nehemiah, the accomplished politician and diplomat, keeps the renewal alive with his deft administrative hand. Ezra took courage and acted on the kings order because, as he said, the hand of the lord my god was upon me ezra 7. The proclamation which cyrus, king of persia, issued out for the release of all the jews that he found.
The revival began with the reading of the word of god by ezra. Top 5 commentaries on the books of ezra and nehemiah. The book of ezra the name ezra meaning help therefore is the sequence to the chronicles in regard to history and in regard to contents. Book of ezra matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Ezra with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The prophets haggai and zechariah also played important roles in encouraging the people of judah and their leaders zerubbabel, the. Read ezra commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
However, sometimes ezra calls them the people of israel. The greater part of this book, though it bears the name of ezra, tells of the. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Study ezra using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Ezra, the second moses, bases the renewal on the torah and spiritual reform. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author. This bible commentary on ezra is from college press and it is only for your personal use.
Study the bible online using commentary on ezra and more. Ezra commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. An exposition of the scriptures by dallas seminary faculty. The proclamation of cyrus for the rebuilding of the temple. The book of ezra provides an account of the jews regathering, of their struggle to survive and to rebuild what had been destroyed.
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