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and all the silver and gold that you shall find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill-offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem;
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Willing Hearts, Not Forced Hands
Commentators clarify that Ezra was not authorized to seize wealth but to collect freewill offerings. John Gill highlights that these gifts came from three groups: native Babylonians, Jews who remained in the province, and priests. This emphasizes that the support for God's house was voluntary and came from both Jews and Gentiles.
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19th Century
Anglican
Credentials and commission of Ezra. After the general statement, the particulars are given, beginning with the letter of authorization, in which we…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon Not t…
Presbyterian
The generosity of Gentile kings in supporting the worship of God rebuked the conduct of many kings of Judah, and will rise up in judgment against t…
