Ezra 8:27

What does Ezra 8:27 mean?

A plain-English look at Ezra 8:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Ezra 8:27 means

Beyond silver and gold by weight, Ezra lists twenty bowls of gold totaling a thousand darics, and two vessels of fine bright brass, esteemed as precious as gold. These special items, likely distinct in craftsmanship, underscore the beauty and value dedicated to God’s house. The notation that the brass was “precious as gold” elevates their significance. By itemizing such vessels, Ezra not only ensures accountability but also conveys the splendor appropriate for the worship of Jehovah. The mix of coined quantities and unique pieces shows both uniform value and particular artistry devoted to the temple.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and twenty bowls of gold, of a thousand darics; and two vessels of fine bright brass, precious as gold.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and twenty bowls of gold, of a thousand darics; and two vessels of fine bright brass, precious as gold.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And twenty gold basins, of a thousand darics, and two vessels of the best bright brass, equal in value to gold.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and basins of gold twenty, of a thousand drams, and two vessels of good shining brass, desirable as gold.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And twenty cups of gold, of a thousand solids, and two vessels of the best shining brass, beautiful as gold.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and twenty basons of gold, of a thousand darics; and two vessels of shining copper, precious as gold.

Context

Verse 27 completes the inventory begun in verses 25–26, adding distinctive vessels to the weighed metals. With the list finished, Ezra will charge the appointed priests regarding the holiness of themselves and the items and instruct them to keep the treasure until official weighing in Jerusalem (verses 28–29). This forms the last step before actual departure, which the narrative will report in verse 31. The structure thus moves from preparation (personnel, prayer, stewardship) to journey (protection) and finally to delivery, worship, and administrative follow-through in Jerusalem (verses 32–36).

v.26I weighed into their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels a hundred talents; of gold a hundred talents;

v.27This passage

v.28And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto Jehovah, and the vessels are holy; and the silver and the gold are a freewill-offering unto Jehovah, the God of your fathers.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Lamentations 4:2

    The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, How are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!

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