Ezra 8:33
What does Ezra 8:33 mean?
A plain-English look at Ezra 8:33 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Ezra 8:33 means
On the fourth day, they weigh the silver, gold, and vessels in the house of God into the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah the priest, with Eleazar son of Phinehas, and the Levites Jozabad son of Jeshua and Noadiah son of Binnui. This formal handover in the temple, before named, reputable officials, fulfills Ezra’s prior directions. It demonstrates that the custodians delivered exactly what was assigned. The presence of both priests and Levites ensures proper oversight. Naming these officials further strengthens credibility and shows that accountability is an act of worship conducted in God’s house and under recognized authority.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And on the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest (and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, the Levites)—
KJV
King James Version · 1611Now on the fourth day was the silver and the gold and the vessels weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And on the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God into the hand of Meremoth the son of Uriah the priest (and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them was Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, the Levites)—
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And on the fourth day, the silver and the gold and the vessels were measured out by weight in the house of our God into the hands of Meremoth, the son of Uriah, the priest; and with him was Eleazar, the son of Phinehas; and with them were Jozabad, the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah, the son of Binnui, the Levites;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And on the fourth day hath been weighed the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, in the house of our God, unto the hand of Meremoth son of Uriah the priest, and with him Eleazar son of Phinehas, and with them Jozabad son of Jeshua, and Noadiah son of Binnui, the Levites:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And on the fourth day the silver and the gold, and the vessels were weighed in the house of our God by the hand of Meremoth the son of Urias the priest, and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinees, and with them Jozabad the son of Josue, and Noadaia the son of Benoi, Levites.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And on the fourth day the silver and the gold and the vessels were weighed in the house of ourGod into the hand of Meremoth the son of Urijah the priest; and with him was Eleazar the son of Phinehas; and with them were Jozabad the son of Jeshua, and Noadiah the son of Binnui, Levites:
Context
Verse 33 initiates the fulfillment of the accountability procedures set in verses 24–30. After resting three days (verse 32), the items are weighed and received by designated temple leaders. The next verse (34) will summarize that everything was counted and recorded. This closes the loop from the weighing at Ahava to the weighing in Jerusalem. With stewardship confirmed, the narrative will move to worship through burnt offerings for all Israel (verse 35) and then to the delivery of the king’s commands to regional Persian officials (verse 36).
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Nehemiah 8:7
Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
- Nehemiah 10:5
Harim, Meremoth, Obadiah,
- Nehemiah 3:24
After him repaired Binnui the son of Henadad another portion, from the house of Azariah unto the turning of the wall, and unto the corner.
- Nehemiah 3:21
After him repaired Meremoth the son of Uriah the son of Hakkoz another portion, from the door of the house of Eliashib even to the end of the house of Eliashib.
- 2 Corinthians 8:20
avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:
- Nehemiah 10:9
And the Levites: namely, Jeshua the son of Azaniah, Binnui of the sons of Henadad, Kadmiel;