Ezra 3:6

From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid.

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Other Translations for Ezra 3:6

BSB
On the first day of the seventh month, the Israelites began to offer burnt offerings to the LORD, although the foundation of the temple of the LORD had not been laid.
AKJV
From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings to the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid.
CPDV
From the first day of the seventh month, they began to offer holocausts to the Lord. But the temple of God had not yet been founded.
ERV
From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD: but the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid.
NHEB
From the first day of the seventh month, they began to offer burnt offerings to the LORD; but the foundation of the LORD's temple was not yet laid.
SMT
From one day to the seventh month they began to bring up the burnt-offerings to Jehovah. And the temple of Jehovah was not founded.

Commentary for Ezra 3:6

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Overview of Ezra 3:6
Summary
Sacrifices began while temple foundation remained unfinished
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Starting sacrifices before temple completion
Estimated Time Period
c. 537 BC
Category
Narrative