Ezra 6:4

Authorized King James Version

With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְנִדְבָּ֖ךְ
H5073
and a row
a layer (of building materials)
#2
דִּי
H1768
that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of
#3
אֶ֤בֶן
H69
stones
a stone
#4
גְּלָל֙
H1560
of great
weight or size (as if rolled)
#5
תְּלָתָ֔א
H8532
With three
three or third
#6
וְנִדְבָּ֖ךְ
H5073
and a row
a layer (of building materials)
#7
דִּי
H1768
that, used as relative conjunction, and especially (with a preposition) in adverbial phrases; also as preposition of
#8
אָ֣ע
H636
timber
a tree or wood
#9
חֲדַ֑ת
H2323
of new
new
#10
וְנִ֨פְקְתָ֔א
H5313
and let the expenses
an outgo, i.e., expense
#11
מִן
H4481
out of
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of
#12
בֵּ֥ית
H1005
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#13
מַלְכָּ֖א
H4430
the king's
a king
#14
תִּתְיְהִֽב׃
H3052
be given
to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezra. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Ezra Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection