1 Esdras 4:19 kjva — And letting all those things go, do they not gape, and even with open mouth fix their eyes fast on her; and have not al…

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“And letting all those things go, do they not gape, and even with open mouth fix their eyes fast on her; and have not all men more desire unto her than unto silver or gold, or any goodly thing whatsoever?”

— 1 Esdras 4:19, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Esdras 4 — Context

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?

And letting all those things go, do they not gape, and even with open mouth fix their eyes fast on her; and have not all men more desire unto her than unto silver or gold, or any goodly thing whatsoever?

A man leaveth his own father that brought him up, and his own country, and cleaveth unto his wife.

He sticketh not to spend his life with his wife. and remembereth neither father, nor mother, nor country.

By this also ye must know that women have dominion over you: do ye not labour and toil, and give and bring all to the woman?

1 Esdras 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Esdras 4:19 say?

1 Esdras 4:19 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And letting all those things go, do they not gape, and even with open mouth fix their eyes fast on her; and have not all men more desire unto her than unto silver or gold, or any goodly thing whatsoever?”

Where is 1 Esdras 4:19 in the Bible?

1 Esdras 4:19 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Esdras, chapter 4, verse 19.

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 4:19.

What translation should I read 1 Esdras 4:19 in?

1 Esdras 4:19 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 4:19?

1 Esdras 4:19 reads (KJVA): “And letting all those things go, do they not gape, and even with open mouth fix their eyes fast on her; and have not all men more desire unto her than unto silver or gold, or any goodly thing whatsoever?” 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.

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