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Artaxerxes, king of kings, to Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven, perfect peace. And now - What is the meaning of Ezra 7:12?
Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and {f} at such a time. (f) Some take this for the name of a people, some for time or continuance, meaning that the king wished him long life.
From: Artaxerxes, king of kings To: Ezra the priest, a scribe for the Teachings of the God of Heaven: I wish you peace and prosperity! Good News Translation "From Emperor Artaxerxes to the priest Ezra, scholar in the Law of the God of Heaven.
What does Ezra 7:12 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible.
To Ezra the priest, a scribe of the Law of the God of heaven: Perfect peace, ( B ) and [ b ] so forth. 13 I issue a decree that all those of the people of Israel and the priests and Levites in my realm, who volunteer to go up to Jerusalem, may go with you.
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