Ezra 6:5 · KJV

"And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God."

King James Version

Passage Context

³In 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;

⁴With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king's house:

⁵And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God.

⁶Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:

⁷Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.

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Reflection Questions

How do you honor your spiritual heritage?

What does it mean for you to restore something valuable in your life?

When have you felt a strong connection to your past?

Life Application

faith

Consider ways to restore or enhance your spiritual practices.

heritage

Reflect on the importance of your cultural and spiritual heritage in your life.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem, Israel today)

Jerusalem is a city of profound religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It was the site of the ancient temple, central to Jewish worship.

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