Ezra 5:4

“Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building?”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then said we unto them after this manner,.... In answer to their questions; namely, Ezra and other Jews replied; for…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Then said we - The Septuagint, Syriac, and Arabic versions have “Then said they,” which brings this verse into exact…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

What are the names - It is most evident that this is the answer of the Jews to the inquiry of Tatnai, Ezr 5:3, and the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 5:3-17

We have here, I. The cognizance which their neighbours soon took of the reviving of this good work. A jealous eye, it…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Then said we unto them, &c. R.V. Then spake we unto them after this manner, What, &c. Margin, -Or, Then spake we unto…