Ezra 6:3: Meaning Explained
In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem,...
The old document shows that King Cyrus ordered the temple to be rebuilt with specific measurements for its size.
What’s Happening Here
The scroll shows Cyrus's exact order. He specified the temple's dimensions and said it should be a place for sacrifice.
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Why It Matters
Detailed official records help settle disputes and show what really happened.
Did You Know?
A 60-by-60-cubit temple was a good size for an important religious building.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ezra 6:3 mean?
The old document shows that King Cyrus ordered the temple to be rebuilt with specific measurements for its size.
What is the context of Ezra 6:3?
The scroll shows Cyrus's exact order. He specified the temple's dimensions and said it should be a place for sacrifice.
Why does Ezra 6:3 matter?
Detailed official records help settle disputes and show what really happened.
What's a surprising detail about Ezra 6:3?
A 60-by-60-cubit temple was a good size for an important religious building.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]