Ezra 8:34
New International Version
Everything was accounted for by number and weight, and the entire weight was recorded at that time.

New Living Translation
Everything was accounted for by number and weight, and the total weight was officially recorded.

English Standard Version
The whole was counted and weighed, and the weight of everything was recorded.

Berean Standard Bible
Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

King James Bible
By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

New King James Version
with the number and weight of everything. All the weight was written down at that time.

New American Standard Bible
A notation was made for everything by number and weight, and all the weight was recorded at that time.

NASB 1995
Everything was numbered and weighed, and all the weight was recorded at that time.

NASB 1977
Everything was numbered and weighed, and all the weight was recorded at that time.

Legacy Standard Bible
Everything was numbered and weighed, and all the weight was written down at that time.

Amplified Bible
Every piece was counted and weighed, and all the weight was recorded at that time.

Christian Standard Bible
Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

American Standard Version
the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.

Contemporary English Version
Everything was counted, weighed, and recorded.

English Revised Version
the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everything was counted and weighed, and the entire weight was recorded at that time.

Good News Translation
Everything was counted and weighed, and a complete record was made at the same time.

International Standard Version
Distribution was according to inventory and weight, with all weights being recorded at that time.

Majority Standard Bible
Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time.

NET Bible
Everything was verified by number and by weight, and the total weight was written down at that time.

New Heart English Bible
the whole by number and by weight: and all the weight was written at that time.

Webster's Bible Translation
By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

World English Bible
Everything was counted and weighed; and all the weight was written at that time.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
by number, by weight of everyone, and all the weight is written at that time.

Young's Literal Translation
by number, by weight of every one, and all the weight is written at that time.

Smith's Literal Translation
In number, in weight to all: and all the weight shall be written in that time.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
According to the number and weight of every thing: and all the weight was written at that time.

Catholic Public Domain Version
This was done according to the number and weight of everything; and every weight was written down at that time.

New American Bible
Everything was in order as to number and weight, and the total weight was registered. At that same time,

New Revised Standard Version
The total was counted and weighed, and the weight of everything was recorded.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
By number and by weight of everything; and all the weight of everything was written down at that time.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In number by weight for everything, and all the weight was written at that time.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the whole by number and by weight; and all the weight was written at that time.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
All things were reckoned by number and weight, and the whole weight was written down.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Arrival in Jerusalem
33On the fourth day, in the house of our God, we weighed out the silver and gold and sacred articles into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah, the priest. Eleazar son of Phinehas was with him, along with the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui. 34Everything was verified by number and weight, and the total weight was recorded at that time. 35Then the exiles who had returned from captivity sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel: 12 bulls for all Israel, 96 rams, 77 lambs, and a sin offering of 12 male goats. All this was a burnt offering to the LORD.…

Cross References
2 Chronicles 24:11
Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance.

Nehemiah 7:70-72
Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.

2 Kings 12:10-12
Whenever they saw that there was a large amount of money in the chest, the royal scribe and the high priest would go up, count the money brought into the house of the LORD, and tie it up in bags. / Then they would put the counted money into the hands of those who supervised the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn would pay those doing the work—the carpenters, builders, / masons, and stonecutters. They also purchased timber and dressed stone to repair the damage to the house of the LORD, and they paid the other expenses of the temple repairs.

1 Chronicles 26:20-28
Now their fellow Levites were in charge of the treasuries of the house of God and the treasuries of the dedicated things. / From the descendants of Ladan, who were Gershonites through Ladan and heads of the families of Ladan the Gershonite, were Jehieli, / the sons of Jehieli, Zetham, and his brother Joel. They were in charge of the treasuries of the house of the LORD. ...

2 Chronicles 31:12-19
And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second. / Jehiel, Azaziah, Nahath, Asahel, Jerimoth, Jozabad, Eliel, Ismachiah, Mahath, and Benaiah were overseers under the authority of Conaniah and his brother Shimei, by appointment of King Hezekiah and of Azariah the chief official of the house of God. / Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings given to God, distributing the contributions to the LORD and the consecrated gifts. ...

Nehemiah 10:38-39
A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God. / For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”

2 Kings 22:4-7
“Go up to Hilkiah the high priest and have him count the money that has been brought into the house of the LORD, which the doorkeepers have collected from the people. / And let them deliver it into the hands of the supervisors of those doing the work on the house of the LORD, who in turn are to give it to the workmen repairing the damages to the house of the LORD— / to the carpenters, builders, and masons—to buy timber and dressed stone to repair the temple. ...

1 Kings 7:51
So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

Nehemiah 12:44
And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving.

Matthew 25:14-30
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions. / To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to another one talent—each according to his own ability. And he went on his journey. / The servant who had received the five talents went at once and put them to work and gained five more. ...

Luke 19:12-27
So He said, “A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. / Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. / But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’ ...

1 Corinthians 4:2
Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

2 Corinthians 8:20-21
We want to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. / For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

2 Corinthians 9:12-13
For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God. / Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.


Treasury of Scripture

By number and by weight of every one: and all the weight was written at that time.

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Ezra 8
1. The companions of Ezra, who returned from Babylon
15. He sends to Iddo for ministers for the temple
21. He keeps a fast
24. He commits the treasures to the custody of the priests
31. From Ahava they come to Jerusalem
33. The treasure is weighed in the temple
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Everything was verified
This phrase underscores the meticulous care and integrity with which the returning exiles handled the sacred articles. The Hebrew root for "verified" is "קָשַׁר" (qashar), which implies binding or tying together, suggesting a thorough and careful examination. This reflects the importance of accountability and transparency in stewardship, especially concerning items dedicated to God. Historically, this practice ensured that the offerings and temple articles were preserved and used appropriately, maintaining the sanctity of worship.

by number and weight
The use of both "number" and "weight" indicates a dual method of verification, emphasizing precision and accuracy. In ancient times, weights and measures were crucial for trade and religious offerings, as seen in various archaeological findings of standardized weights. This dual verification process highlights the importance of honesty and diligence in handling resources, a principle that resonates with the biblical call for integrity in all aspects of life.

and the total weight was recorded
Recording the total weight signifies the importance of documentation and accountability. The Hebrew culture placed great emphasis on written records, as seen in the meticulous genealogies and historical accounts throughout the Old Testament. This practice ensured that there was a clear and traceable account of the resources, preventing misuse and ensuring that everything was accounted for in service to God.

at that time
This phrase situates the event in a specific historical context, emphasizing the immediacy and relevance of the actions taken. It reflects the urgency and responsibility felt by the leaders to ensure that everything was in order upon their return to Jerusalem. This historical context reminds us of the importance of timely and responsible action in fulfilling God's purposes, encouraging believers to act with diligence and faithfulness in their own time and circumstances.

(34) By number and by weight.--The number of the vessels and the weight of the ingots were recorded and laid up for security.

Verse 34. - By number and by weight. The gold and the silver were weighed; the vessels were both counted and weighed; the object being to see that what was delivered to Meremoth corresponded exactly with what Ezra had given in charge to Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and others at Ahava (see above, vers. 24-27). All the weight was written at that time. Not only were the vessels counted and weighed, but an inventory of them was made by the priests in charge of the temple, and the weight of every vessel noted. Such was the care taken to prevent any embezzlement of the temple property by its custodians.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Everything
לַכֹּ֑ל (lak·kōl)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

was verified by number
בְּמִסְפָּ֥ר (bə·mis·pār)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration

and weight,
בְּמִשְׁקָ֖ל (bə·miš·qāl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing

and the total
כָּֽל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

weight
הַמִּשְׁקָ֖ל (ham·miš·qāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing

was recorded
וַיִּכָּתֵ֥ב (way·yik·kā·ṯêḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

at that
הַהִֽיא׃ (ha·hî)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

time.
בָּעֵ֥ת (bā·‘êṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when


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