Book of ezra commentary

Ezra 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. That is, there is no and a prophet spoke in the assembly, thus saith the. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition. Ezra comes to jerusalem 110 artaxerxes letter to ezra 1126 ezra praises jehovah 27, 28 8. These two, as it was their office, put into writing, or drew up, a letter, agreeable to what had been resolved on in a council of the great men, or governors, mentioned in the foregoing verse. Watch our overview video on the prophetic books of ezra and nehemiah, which breaks down the literary design of each books flow of thought. This is because both jewish and christian tradition attribute authorship to this famous scribepriest. The book of ezra commentary f b hole what the bible teaches a very brief commentary with some useful spiritual applications, which sees the return at the commencement of ezra as a picture of the sixteenth century reformation, and the evils at the end of the book as typical of the union of church and state which did so much harm to the true. The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them.

Jul 17, 2016 watch our overview video on the prophetic books of ezra and nehemiah, which breaks down the literary design of each book s flow of thought. Ezranehemiah commentary exilic and postexilic history. Author the inspired author is generally believed to be ezra. The last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2 chronicles, in that order. Ezra is a book of narrative history and genealogies. Intermarriage in israel 14 ezras prayer of confession 515 10. The question of the historical character of the book of ezra is concerned chiefly with the last section. Book of ezra overview insight for living ministries. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2 chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler.

Even though ezras name does not enter the account of judahs postexilic return to jerusalem until 7. From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the misconduct of friends. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author. Now in the first year of cyrus king of persia, that the word of the lord by the mouth of jeremiah might be fulfilled, the lord stirred up the spirit of cyrus king of persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. You can find the best commentary on ezranehemiah for you using the tools on the right side. All the events described in ezra and nehemiah took place during the first half of the period of the persian empire, which lasted from 539 b. The proclamation of cyrus for the rebuilding of the temple. The book could not have been completed earlier than about 450 bc the date of the events recorded in 10. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of ezra chapter 1. List of those returning with ezra 114 preparations for the journey 1530 departure from babylon and arrival in jerusalem 36 9. The book is comprised of an approximately 80year time frame in which ezra reveals that god has fulfilled his promise to cause the jews to return to jerusalem cf.

Ezras purpose was to accurately record the events of the return from the babylonian exile, after a seventy. Book of ezra matthew henrys bible commentary concise. What the bible teaches a very brief commentary with some useful spiritual applications, which sees the return at the commencement of ezra as a picture of the sixteenth century reformation. The tradition is that the prophet ezra wrote the book of ezra. Ezra 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Key personalities include cyrus, ezra, haggai, zechariah, darius i, artaxerxes i, and zerubbabel. Ezra 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of ezra. This summary of the book of ezra provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of ezra. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users.

This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. There is the return of the captives from babylon led by zerubbabel in the first six chapters. With penetrating insight and judicious selections from pertinent commentators and theologians from the past and present, this commentary on a fascinating epoch of the redemption story speaks richly to the needs of our souls. The purpose of the sacred author was that of establishing the continuity of the nation of gods chosen people. Ezra commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Ezra overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Then there is the return led by ezra in chapters 710, and about two thousand people followed ezra. Ezra 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

This commentary has been through advanced checking. Introduction to the book of ezra background of the book theme ezra and nehemiah give the historical accounts of the return of the jews from babylonian captivity. Ezra overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Ezra gathered the people of jerusalem and read before the assembly the book of the law of moses which the lord prescribed for israel nehemiah 8. The book of ezra teaching outline for the book of ezra david malick.

These two books were originally a single work, and most commentaries treat them together. Read ezra 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. Ezra records the events relating to the first two groups, and discusses especially the rebuilding of the temple. Ezra chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Commentary on the book of ezra by matthew henry old. The book of 2 chronicles ended with an official message that king cyrus of persia sent in 538 b.

The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on ezra nehemiah. The book of ezra was originally combined with the book of nehemiah and served as a continuation of first and second chronicles. The most useful method would be to go to the section of scripture that you are interested in, and selecting the button for a. With the books of ezra and nehemiah, the continuous historical narrative of the old testament comes to a close. It is interesting to note that once ezra appears on the scene in chapter 7, the author of the book of ezra switches from writing in the third person to first person. From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the. Read ezra commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.

Jul 05, 2018 the book of 2 chronicles ended with an official message that king cyrus of persia sent in 538 b. An introduction to the books of ezranehemiah an argument of the books of ezranehemiah. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. The books of ezra and nehemiah are the only completely historical books in the third section of the hebrew bible, the ketuvim writings. Top 5 commentaries on the books of ezra and nehemiah. Kidner now after these things, in the reign of artaxerxes king of persia, ezra the son of seraiah, the son of azariah, the son of hilkiah, the son of. Ezra commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible.

If we compare the last verses of 2 chronicles chap. Tom constables expository notes on ezra this is also available in the net. The book of ezra is the historical record of gods people returning to jerusalem after the long captivity to rebuild the city, walls, and temple. Study ezra 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The first part of the book of ezra 16 begins with that same message and then tells how many of the jews returned to jerusalem and began work on the temple. Ezra 710 picks up the story more than sixty years later, when ezra led the second group of exiles to israel 458 bc. The history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon. Record of gods providence the books of ezra, nehemiah, and esther are unique among the historical writings in that they give us no new communication from god within the context of the respective stories themselves. The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament charles fensham on. The proclamation which cyrus, king of persia, issued out for the release of all the jews that he found captives in babylon, and the building of their temple in jerusalem. Verse 10 shows the purpose of the persian leaders second question. Before that date, it had been included in the book of ezra. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible.

This volume, a part of the old testament library series, explores the books of ezra and nehemiah the old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. New testament writers do not quote the book of ezra. The book of ezra is the historical record of gods people returning to jerusalem after the. Of view on literary unity the overall meaning the overall meaning in previous scholarship gunkel brandenburger and harnisch structural aspects of development in version the way of the most high and. The events in ezra are set in jerusalem and the surrounding area. The first return and rebuilding under zerubbabel chaps. This commentary has been through advanced checking words in boxes are from the bible. Study the bible online using commentary on ezra and more. The book of ezra the name ezra meaning help therefore is the sequence to the chronicles in regard to history and in regard to contents. The book of nehemiah has been, since the 16th century, a separate book of the hebrew bible. Ezra 56 construction resumed and the temple completed.

Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of ezra. Study ezra using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In english bibles, they are usually split into two, with the book of nehemiah appearing as a separate book from ezra, but in the hebrew tradition, they are one book, entitled ezra, and nehemiah is simply the second part of ezra. This is surprising since the book of ezra records the decree of cyrus to rebuild the temple in jerusalem twice, once in hebrew ezra 1. Ezra s conversion the odyssey of ezra s soul ezra and revelation accounting for vision 7 ezra as prophet and the end of the times the end of the times and esoteric revelations vision 7 and revealed knowledge vision 7 as revelation of exoteric knowledge the central theme of 4 ezra the message of the book pt. A comprehensive commentary of the book of ezra together with references for further study from the general conferences of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints the encyclopedia of mormonism and other doctrinal texts by general authorities of the church written and compiled by paul nolan hyde parrish press orem, utah. Study guide on the book of ezra, on line bible commentary for book of ezra, niv commentary ezra, free ezra commentary. At jerusalem, malachi may well have prophesied shortly before the coming of ezra, giving us, if so, a sharp taste of the mood and temper of the times which occupy our chapters 710.