1 Esdras 4:15 kjva — Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.”

— 1 Esdras 4:15, King James Version with Apocrypha

What does this verse mean?

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 Esdras 4:15 in Other Translations

1 version All translations

DRB
“”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB

1 Esdras 4 — Context

O ye men, how should not the king be mightiest, when in such sort he is obeyed? And he held his tongue.

Then the third, who had spoken of women, and of the truth, (this was Zorobabel) began to speak.

O ye men, it is not the great king, nor the multitude of men, neither is it wine, that excelleth; who is it then that ruleth them, or hath the lordship over them? are they not women?

Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.

Even of them came they: and they nourished them up that planted the vineyards, from whence the wine cometh.

These also make garments for men; these bring glory unto men; and without women cannot men be.

Yea, and if men have gathered together gold and silver, or any other goodly thing, do they not love a woman which is comely in favour and beauty?

1 Esdras 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions

What does 1 Esdras 4:15 say?

1 Esdras 4:15 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.”

Where is 1 Esdras 4:15 in the Bible?

1 Esdras 4:15 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Esdras, chapter 4, verse 15.

Who wrote 1 Esdras?

1 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Hellenistic Jewish author. Greek composition (or compilation) that retells material from 2 Chronicles 35–36, Ezra, and Nehemiah 7:38–8:12. Called "3 Esdras" in the Vulgate. It was written c. 200–100 BC.

What is the book of 1 Esdras about?

1 Esdras parallels the closing chapters of Chronicles, the book of Ezra, and the early chapters of Nehemiah, recounting Josiah's Passover, the fall of Jerusalem, and the return from exile to rebuild the Temple. Its most distinctive material is the "Contest of the Three Guardsmen" (3:1–5:6), where Zerubbabel wins a debate before King Darius by declaring that truth is mightier than wine, kings, or women — earning the king's favor and the right to return.

What are the major themes of 1 Esdras?

1 Esdras explores themes including Restoration, Temple, Truth, Exile and Return, Divine Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Esdras 4:15.

What translation should I read 1 Esdras 4:15 in?

1 Esdras 4:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Esdras 4:15?

1 Esdras 4:15 reads (KJVA): “Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Esdras 4:15 kjva — Women have borne the king and all the people that bear rule by sea and land.

What does this verse mean?

Read in Another Translation

1 Esdras 4:15 in Other Translations

1 Esdras 4 — Context

1 Esdras 4:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Theme

Light Themes 19

Dark Themes 11

Colorful Themes 2