Strong's Lexicon Now, therefore, וּכְעַ֞ן (ū·ḵə·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's Hebrew 3705: 1) now, at this time, until now if הֵ֧ן (hên) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 2006: 1) behold, if, whether it pleases טָ֗ב (ṭāḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2869: 1) good the king, מַלְכָּ֣א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's Hebrew 4430: 1) king let a search be made יִ֠תְבַּקַּר (yiṯ·baq·qar) Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1240: 1) to seek, enquire 1a) (Pael) to enquire 1b) (Ithpael) to let search be made of the royal דִּי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because מַלְכָּ֣א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's Hebrew 4430: 1) king תַמָּה֮ (ṯam·māh) Adverb Strong's Hebrew 8536: 1) there archives בְּבֵ֨ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1005: 1) house (of men) 2) house (of God) גִּנְזַיָּ֜א (gin·zay·yā) Noun - masculine plural determinate Strong's Hebrew 1596: 1) treasure in Babylon בְּבָבֶל֒ (bə·ḇā·ḇel) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 895: Babel or Babylon = 'confusion (by mixing)' 1) Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates to see if הֵ֣ן (hên) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 2006: 1) behold, if, whether אִיתַ֗י (’î·ṯay) Adverb Strong's Hebrew 383: 1) there is, there are 2) particle denoting existence דִּֽי־ (dî-) Pronoun - relative Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because King מַלְכָּא֙ (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's Hebrew 4430: 1) king Cyrus כּ֤וֹרֶשׁ (kō·w·reš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3567: Cyrus = 'posses thou the furnace' 1) the king of Persia and conqueror of Babylon; first ruler of Persia to make a decree allowing the Israelite exiles to return to Jerusalem did indeed דִּ֣י (dî) Pronoun - relative Strong's Hebrew 1768: part of relation 1) who, which, that mark of genitive 2) that of, which belongs to, that conj 3) that, because issue שִׂ֣ים (śîm) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7761: 1) to set, make, appoint 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to make, make decree, setout (decree) 1a2) to make, appoint 1a3) to set, fix 1b) (Ithp'al) to be made, be set, be laid a decree טְעֵ֔ם (ṭə·‘êm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2942: 1) decree, taste, judgment, command 1a) taste 1b) judgment, discretion 1c) report 1d) command to rebuild לְמִבְנֵ֛א (lə·miḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 1124: 1) to build 1a) (P'al) to build 1b) (Ithp'il) to be built the דֵ֖ךְ (ḏêḵ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1791: 1) this house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 1005: 1) house (of men) 2) house (of God) of God אֱלָהָ֥א (’ĕ·lā·hā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's Hebrew 426: 1) god, God 1a) god, heathen deity 1b) God (of Israel) in Jerusalem. בִּירוּשְׁלֶ֑ם (bî·rū·šə·lem) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3390: Jerusalem = 'teaching of peace' 1) the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split Then let the king מַלְכָּ֛א (mal·kā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's Hebrew 4430: 1) king send יִשְׁלַ֥ח (yiš·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7972: 1) to send 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to send, send out 1a2) to be sent us עֲלֶֽינָא׃ (‘ă·le·nā) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's Hebrew 5922: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction) his decision וּרְע֥וּת (ū·rə·‘ūṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 7470: 1) good pleasure, will in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's Hebrew 5922: 1) upon, over, on account of, above, to, against 1a) upon, over, on account of, regarding, concerning, on behalf of 1b) over (with verbs of ruling) 1c) above, beyond (in comparison) 1d) to, against (of direction) this [matter]. דְּנָ֖ה (də·nāh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1836: demons pron 1) this, on account of this adv 2) therefore Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleNow, therefore, if it pleases the king, let a search be made of the royal archives in Babylon to see if King Cyrus did indeed issue a decree to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us his decision in this matter. 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Let the king’s decision regarding this matter be sent to us. New American Standard Bible "Now if it pleases the king, let a search be conducted in the king's treasure house, which is there in Babylon, if it be that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send to us his decision concerning this [matter]." King James Bible Now therefore, if [it seem] good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which [is] there at Babylon, whether it be [so], that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. Parallel Verses New International Version Now if it pleases the king, let a search be made in the royal archives of Babylon to see if King Cyrus did in fact issue a decree to rebuild this house of God in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us his decision in this matter. New Living Translation "Therefore, if it pleases the king, we request that a search be made in the royal archives of Babylon to discover whether King Cyrus ever issued a decree to rebuild God's Temple in Jerusalem. And then let the king send us his decision in this matter." English Standard Version Therefore, if it seems good to the king, let search be made in the royal archives there in Babylon, to see whether a decree was issued by Cyrus the king for the rebuilding of this house of God in Jerusalem. And let the king send us his pleasure in this matter.” New American Standard Bible "Now if it pleases the king, let a search be conducted in the king's treasure house, which is there in Babylon, if it be that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send to us his decision concerning this matter." King James Bible Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. Holman Christian Standard Bible So if it pleases the king, let a search of the royal archives in Babylon be conducted to see if it is true that a decree was issued by King Cyrus to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. Let the king's decision regarding this matter be sent to us. International Standard Version Accordingly, with your approval we suggest that a search be conducted within the king's treasury at Babylon to verify whether or not King Cyrus ever issued such a decree to reconstruct this Temple of God in Jerusalem. Then please notify us concerning the king's pleasure in this matter. NET Bible "Now if the king is so inclined, let a search be conducted in the royal archives there in Babylon in order to determine whether King Cyrus did in fact issue orders for this temple of God to be rebuilt in Jerusalem. Then let the king send us a decision concerning this matter." American Standard Version Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure-house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem; and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. English Revised Version Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter. Young's Literal Translation And now, if to the king it be good, let search be made in the treasure-house of the king, that is there in Babylon, whether it be that of Cyrus the king there was made a decree to build this house of God in Jerusalem, and the will of the king concerning this thing he doth send unto us.' Cross References Ezra 6:1 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. Ezra 6:2 And there was found at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of the Medes, a roll, and therein was a record thus written: Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Ezra 5:16 Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished. Ezra 5:15 And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place. Ezra 5:14 And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; Ezra 6:3 In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits; Jump to Previous Babylon Build Conducted Cyrus Decree Good House Issued Jerusalem King's Matter Pleases Pleasure Search Seem Seemeth Treasure Treasure-House WhetherJump to Next Babylon Build Conducted Cyrus Decree Good House Issued Jerusalem King's Matter Pleases Pleasure Search Seem Seemeth Treasure Treasure-House WhetherLinks Ezra 5:17 NIVEzra 5:17 NLT Ezra 5:17 ESV Ezra 5:17 NASB Ezra 5:17 KJV Ezra 5:17 Bible Apps Ezra 5:17 Parallel Ezra 5:17 Biblia Paralela Ezra 5:17 Chinese Bible Ezra 5:17 French Bible Ezra 5:17 German Bible Ezra 5:17 Commentaries Bible Hub |