1 Esdras 4:40 kjva — Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty, of all ages. Bles…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty, of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth."

— 1 Esdras 4:40, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Esdras 4 — Context

37

Wine is wicked, the king is wicked, women are wicked, all the children of men are wicked, and such are all their wicked works; and there is no truth in them; in their unrighteousness also they shall perish.

38

As for the truth, it endureth, and is always strong; it liveth and conquereth for evermore.

39

With her there is no accepting of persons or rewards; but she doeth the things that are just, and refraineth from all unjust and wicked things; and all men do well like of her works.

40

Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty, of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.

41

And with that he held his peace. And all the people then shouted, and said, Great is Truth, and mighty above all things.

42

Then said the king unto him, Ask what thou wilt more than is appointed in the writing, and we will give it thee, because thou art found wisest; and thou shalt sit next me, and shalt be called my cousin.

43

Then said he unto the king, Remember thy vow, which thou hast vowed to build Jerusalem, in the day when thou camest to thy kingdom,

1 Esdras 4:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Esdras 4:40 say?
1 Esdras 4:40 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty, of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.”
Where is 1 Esdras 4:40 in the Bible?
1 Esdras 4:40 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Esdras, chapter 4, verse 40.
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 4:40.
What translation should I read 1 Esdras 4:40 in?
1 Esdras 4:40 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 4:40?
1 Esdras 4:40 reads (KJVA): “Neither in her judgment is any unrighteousness; and she is the strength, kingdom, power, and majesty, of all ages. Blessed be the God of truth.” 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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