Ezra 7:23
“Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand,.... Which he had a large share of from the Lord, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Literally, as in the margin, i. e., Whatsoever is commanded in the Law with respect to the temple service.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Why should there be wrath - As he believed he was appointed by the Almighty to do this work, he therefore wished to do…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ezra 7:11-26
We have here the commission which the Persian emperor granted to Ezra, giving him authority to act for the good of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Whatsoeveris commanded&c. literally, "Whatsoever is from the commandment", same word as in Ezr 6:14.
let it be…
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