Ezra 3:11

Translations

Modern

And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.

Traditional

And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the Lord; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.

Literal

And they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to YHWH: “For He is good, even to forever His loving devotion is over Israel.” And all the people shouted with a great shout when they praised YHWH, because the house of YHWH had been founded.

Latin

Et concinebant in hymnis, et confessione Domino: Quoniam bonus, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus super Israël. Omnis quoque populus vociferabatur clamore magno in laudando Dominum, eo quod fundatum esset templum Domini.

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English

And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.

Notes

Ezra 3:10–11

The music at this dedication ceremony was similar to the singing when Solomon first brought the ark into the temple (2 Chronicles 5:12–13). Both events led the worshipers to give praise and thanks to the Lord for his faithful covenant love and goodness.
as David king of Israel had prescribed: See 1 Chronicles 25:1–7.

Ezra 3:1–4:5

After resettling in various towns in Judah, the community focused on restoring the worship of God in Jerusalem. They quickly rebuilt the altar and began regular sacrifices in time to celebrate the Jewish festivals (Ezra 3:4). Then, they started the more challenging task of rebuilding the temple itself (Ezra 3:8). Soon, they faced opposition from local foreigners (Ezra 4:1–5).

Theme notes and profiles

Zerubbabel Celebration

Related verses

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—
Psalm 135:3
Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.
Jeremiah 33:11
…the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
Psalm 118:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
2 Chronicles 7:3
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”
Nehemiah 12:24
The leaders of the Levites were Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, along with their associates, who stood across from them to give praise and thanksgiving as one section alternated with the other, as prescribed by David the man of God.
Psalm 136:1–26
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
Exodus 15:21
And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Ezra First Book of Esdras Postexilic Period Priests and Levites Sheshbazzar Temple

Topics

Cymbal used on Special Occasions: Laying of the Foundation of the Second Temple Jeshua: Also Called Joshua: Rebuilt the Temple Joy: when the Foundation of the Second Temple Was Laid Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Praise: Priests and Levites Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Supervise the Building of the New Temple Shouting Shouting in Joy and Praise Strong Foundation Temple: The Second: Restored by Zerubbabel the Second Temple: Solemnities Connected with Laying the Foundation of Trumpet: At the Foundation of the Second Temple Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Ezra 3:11

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