Ezra 5:13

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ezra 5:13

BSB

In his first year, however, Cyrus king of Babylon issued a decree to rebuild this house of God.

AKJV

But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.

CPDV

Then, in the first year of Cyrus, the king of Babylon, king Cyrus issued a decree, so that this house of God would be built.

ERV

But in the first year of Cyrus king of Babylon, Cyrus the king made a decree to build this house of God.

NHEB

But in the first year of Kurush king of Babylon, Kurush the king made a decree to build this house of God.

SMT

But in one year to Cyrus the king of Babel, Cyrus the king set up a decree to build this house of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezra 5:13

ButH1297AdverbinthefirstH2298Adjective yearH8140Noun FeminineofCyrusH3567Proper Name MasculinethekingH4430Noun MasculineofBabylonH895Proper Name LocationthesamekingH4430Noun Masculine CyrusH3567Proper Name Masculine madeH7761adecreeH2942Noun MasculinetobuildH1124Verb thisH1836 houseH1005Noun MasculineofGodH426Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ezra 5:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ezra 5:13

Summary

King Cyrus authorized temple reconstruction decree

Place

Babylon

Event

Cyrus issues temple rebuilding decree

Estimated Time Period

c. 538 BC