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.

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Other Translations for Ezra 3:3

BSB
They set up the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the LORD-both the morning and evening burnt offerings-even though they feared the people of the land.
AKJV
And they set the altar on his bases; for fear was on them because of the people of those countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon to the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening.
CPDV
Now they set the altar of God upon its bases, while keeping the people of all the surrounding lands away from it. And they offered upon it a holocaust to the Lord, morning and evening.
ERV
And they set the altar upon its base; for fear was upon them because of the people of the countries: and they offered burnt offerings thereon unto the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening.
NHEB
In spite of their fear because of the peoples of the surrounding lands, they set the altar on its base; and they offered burnt offerings on it to the LORD, even burnt offerings morning and evening.
SMT
And they will prepare the altar upon its foundations; for in the terror upon them from the people of the lands: and they will bring up burnt-offerings upon it to Jehovah, burnt-offerings for morning and for evening.

Commentary for Ezra 3:3

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Overview of Ezra 3:3
Summary
Community offered daily sacrifices despite surrounding hostility
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Performing daily altar sacrifices
Estimated Time Period
c. 537 BC
Category
Ritual