Ezra 8:25

Authorized King James Version

And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וָאֶשְׁקֳולָ֣ה
H8254
And weighed
to suspend or poise (especially in trade)
#2
לָהֶ֔ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
הַכֶּ֥סֶף
H3701
unto them the silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#5
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הַזָּהָ֖ב
H2091
and the gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#7
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
הַכֵּלִ֑ים
H3627
and the vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#9
תְּרוּמַ֣ת
H8641
even the offering
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
#10
בֵּית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ
H430
of our God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#12
הַהֵרִ֙ימוּ֙
H7311
had offered
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
#13
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙
H4428
which the king
a king
#14
וְיֹֽעֲצָ֣יו
H3289
and his counsellors
to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
#15
וְשָׂרָ֔יו
H8269
and his lords
a head person (of any rank or class)
#16
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#17
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
and all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#18
הַנִּמְצָאִֽים׃
H4672
there present
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Ezra. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection