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A commentary eerdmans, 1988 blenkinsopp, joseph, judaism, the. Matthew kindle edition by wilkins, michael j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of ezra niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Mar 04, 2015 ezra and nehemiah were formerly counted as one book and contain the account of the restoration of the exiles to jerusalem and the reestablishment of their worship.

The meaning of the passage is made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words 3. Fensham, the books of ezra and nehemiah, the new international commentary on the old testament, grand rapids. Originally written together as a single book in the jewish scriptures, ezra and nehemiah document the fulfillment of gods promise that israel will return home after 70 years of exile in babylon and restore their ruined dwellings again. Ezranehemiah can be a little confusing on first read. Nehemiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

These charts have helped me understand see more ideas about bible. Each session volume is based on the niv translation. You can find the best commentary on ezra nehemiah for you using the tools on the right side. Commentary on the book of ezra by matthew henry old. Tradition says that ezra is also the author of the whole book. Ezra was a priest and scribe who was born in captivity in babylon and later returned to judah. Wycliffe called them the first and second esdras and later they were called the books of esdras. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot. Books of ezra and nehemiah, two old testament books that together with the books of chronicles formed a single history of israel from the time of adam. The introduction to this decree specifies when it was proclaimed.

Ezra 3 when the seventh month came, and the children of. Ezra 710 picks up the story more than sixty years later, when ezra led the second group of exiles to israel 458 bc. The book of ezra the name ezra meaning help therefore is the sequence to the chronicles in regard to history and in regard to contents. Then shekaniah son of jehiel, one of the descendants. Ezra and nehemiah were formerly counted as one book and contain the account of the restoration of the exiles to jerusalem and the reestablishment of their worship. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading ezekiel the niv application commentary. In the first 6 chapters of the book of ezra, we read about the people who returned from exile. Nehemiah 8 8 1 all the people came together as one in the square before the water gate.

Ezra and nehemiah are a single book in the jewish canon. In english bibles, they are usually split into two, with the book of nehemiah appearing as a separate book from ezra, but in the hebrew tradition, they are one book, entitled ezra, and nehemiah is simply the second part of ezra. Ezra and some other israelitestemple servants, priests, singers, gatekeepers, levitestake around four or five months to journey to jerusalem. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. In the first year of king cyrus 539538 bc, shortly after the persian defeat. In the first year of cyrus king of persia, in order to fulfill the word of the lord spoken by jeremiah, the lord moved the heart of cyrus king of persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and also to put it in writing. The book of ezra niv audio holy bible high quality and. The events in the rest of the book happened almost 60 years later in 458 bc. The book of nehemiah has been, since the 16th century, a separate book of the hebrew bible. Ezra 2, new international version niv the bible app. The tradition is that the prophet ezra wrote the book of ezra. The book of ezra was written in order to give the account. His strength is in word study, background, customs and the like.

Intro to ezra biblica the international bible society. Ezra 10 while ezra was praying and confessing, weeping and throwing himself down before the house of god, a large crowd of israelitesmen, women and. They told ezra the teacher of the law to bring out the book of the law of moses, which the lord had commanded for israel. Williamson takes a more scholarly and technical approach than fensham, making this a little bit more difficult to read. But if the two books were individual books to start with the reason for the importance of the genealogies after the exile in each book would be a very good explanation. Ezra was a scribe and priest sent with religious and political powers by the persian king artaxerxes to. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezra in easy english. Life after destruction goes on in ezra and nehemiah.

The l ord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms. Apr 07, 2015 ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. We read how they built the temple of god in jerusalem again. The book could not have been completed earlier than about 450 bc the date of the events recorded in 10. The book of ezra opens with the same wording that closes the book of chronicles 2 chronicles 36. The study book helps students answer the question, what does the bible say. Books of ezra and nehemiah old testament britannica. Ezra 6, new international version niv the bible app. You can find the best commentary on ezranehemiah for you using the tools on the right side. Ezra 1 new international version niv cyrus helps the exiles to return. Ezra 1 niv bible in the first year of cyrus king of. Ezra 1 in the first year of cyrus king of persia, in order to fulfill the word of the lord spoken by jeremiah, the lord moved the heart of cyrus king of persia to.

The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot also treat ezra and nehemiah as one book. Zerubbabel and nehemiah both play a part in restoring gods temple, while zerubbabel takes. Return to the bible as it was before chapters and verses. Watch our overview video on the prophetic books of ezra and nehemiah, which breaks down the literary design of each. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the niv application commentary. The events in ezra are set in jerusalem and the surrounding area. The books of ezra and nehemiah are the only completely historical books in the third section of the hebrew bible, the ketuvim writings. The last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2 chronicles, in that order. If we compare the last verses of 2 chronicles chap.

It is interesting to note that once ezra appears on the scene in chapter 7, the author of the book of ezra switches from writing in the third person to first person. The most popular bible verses from the bible book ezra. The book of ezra is named after the main character of the book. Ezra judaica press translation with rashis commentary at bible gateway opens at niv version ezra king james version bible.

While ezra was praying and confessing, weeping and throwing himself down before the house of god, a large crowd of israelitesmen, women and childrengathered around him. Continuity with the past and hope for the future chapter 8. Jan 29, 2015 i have enjoyed studying the book of ezra. In the hebrew bible ezra and nehemiah are regarded as one book. Jewish tradition has long attributed authorship of this historical book to the scribe and scholar ezra, who led the second group of jews returning from babylon to. Ezra 16 niv cyrus helps the exiles to return in bible gateway. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah. Separated from uncleanness and seeking the lord chapter 7. Ezra free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.

All the people could see him because he was standingm above them. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2 chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. The niv application series in the ot contains 22 volumes and includes most of the pentateuch, the historical books, wisdompoetic writings, and the prophets. This account will help us to understand the book of ezra better. The book of ezra nasb audio bible non dramatized youtube. The book of ezra begins with a decree from king cyrus of persia, allowing the jews to return to jerusalem to rebuild the temple that had been destroyed by the babylonians in 587 bc ezra 1. Students connect the meaning of the scripture with their own lives. Ezra 1 niv cyrus helps the exiles to return in bible gateway.

The book of ezra from the holy bible new international version niv book 15 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. And yet in between these two books lies the babylonian captivity, which lasted 70 years compare jeremiah 25. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition by duguid, iain m download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Ezra 5 now haggai the prophet and zechariah the prophet, a descendant of iddo, prophesied to the jews in judah and jerusalem in the name of the god of israel, who was over them. Roman catholics long associated the two, calling the. The book of ezra does not name its author, but jewish tradition says ezra wrote it as well as the books of nehemiah and chronicles. A readers guide to the theological message of ezra.

New bible version niv new international version has assembled the old testament and new testament, totaling 66 books. Before that date, it had been included in the book of ezra. The lord, the god of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth and he has appointed me to build a temple for him at jerusalem in judah. Composed in hebrew and aramaic, its subject is the return to zion following the close. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition. A literary and theological analysis of the book of ezra. Ezekiel the niv application commentary kindle edition by. Ezra wants to study the law of god, practice it, and teach it to others. The book features the carrying out of the decrees of cyrus, and other persian officials, which authorized the return of the exiles, the reformation of the jewish religious system, and the restoration of jerusalem.