Ezra 8:33

Authorized King James Version

Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבַיּ֣וֹם

H3117

day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

הָֽרְבִיעִ֡י

H7243

Now on the fourth

fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth

נִשְׁקַ֣ל

H8254

weighed

to suspend or poise (especially in trade)

הַכֶּסֶף֩

H3701

was the silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

וְהַזָּהָ֨ב

H2091

and the gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

וְהַכֵּלִ֜ים

H3627

and the vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

בְּבֵ֣ית

H1004

in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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

עַ֠ל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#10

יַד

H3027

by the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#11

מְרֵמ֤וֹת

H4822

of Meremoth

meremoth, the name of two israelites

#12

בֶן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#13

אֽוּרִיָּה֙

H223

of Uriah

urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites

#14

הַכֹּהֵ֔ן

H3548

the priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#15

וְעִמּ֖וֹ

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#16

אֶלְעָזָ֣ר

H499

and with him was Eleazar

elazar, the name of seven israelites

#17

בֶן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#18

פִּֽינְחָ֑ס

H6372

of Phinehas

pinechas, the name of three israelites

#19

וְעִמָּהֶ֞ם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

#20

יֽוֹזָבָ֧ד

H3107

and with them was Jozabad

jozabad, the name of ten israelites

#21

בֶן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#22

יֵשׁ֛וּעַ

H3442

of Jeshua

jeshua, the name of ten israelites, also of a place in palestine

#23

וְנֽוֹעַדְיָ֥ה

H5129

and Noadiah

noadjah, the name of an israelite, and a false prophetess

#24

בֶן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#25

בִּנּ֖וּי

H1131

of Binnui

binnui, an israelite

#26

הַלְוִיִּֽם׃

H3881

Levites

a levite or descendant of levi

Analysis

Within the broader context of Ezra, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Ezra.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Ezra chapter 8 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?