Ezra 4:21 Parallel Translations

So order these men to stop rebuilding. Keep this city from being rebuilt until I give the order.(GOD'S WORD®)

Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.

ASV:

Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.

BBE:

Give an order now, that these men are to do nothing more, and that the building of the town is to be stopped, till I give an order.

DBY:

Now give order to make these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until the order shall be given from me;

ERV:

Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.

JPS:

Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.

WBS:

Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until another commandment shall be given from me.

WEB:

Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built, until a decree shall be made by me.

YLT:

'Now, make ye a decree to cause these men to cease, and this city is not builded, till by me a decree is made.

Ezra 4:21 Cross References

XREF:

Ezra 4:20 that mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem, governing all the provinces beyond the River, and that tribute, custom and toll were paid to them.

Ezra 4:22 "Beware of being negligent in carrying out this matter; why should damage increase to the detriment of the kings?" (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

4:6-24 It is an old slander, that the prosperity of the church would be hurtful to kings and princes. Nothing can be more false, for true godliness teaches us to honour and obey our sovereign. But where the command of God requires one thing and the law of the land another, we must obey God rather than man, and patiently submit to the consequences. All who love the gospel should avoid all appearance of evil, lest they should encourage the adversaries of the church. The world is ever ready to believe any accusation against the people of God, and refuses to listen to them. The king suffered himself to be imposed upon by these frauds and falsehoods. Princes see and hear with other men's eyes and ears, and judge things as represented to them, which are often done falsely. But God's judgment is just; he sees things as they are.

CONC:

Builded Building Built Cause Cease Commandment Decree Issue Issued Nothing Order Rebuilt Stop Stopped Till Town

Builded Building Built Cause Cease City Commandment Decree Issue Issued Order Rebuilt Stop Stopped Work

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