1 Esdras 4:60 kjva — Blessed art thou, who hast given me wisdom: for to thee I give thanks, O Lord of our fathers.

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“Blessed art thou, who hast given me wisdom: for to thee I give thanks, O Lord of our fathers.”

— 1 Esdras 4:60, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Esdras 4 — Context

He sent away also all the vessels from Babylon, that Cyrus had set apart; and all that Cyrus had given in commandment, the same charged he also to be done, and sent unto Jerusalem.

Now when this young man was gone forth, he lifted up his face to heaven toward Jerusalem, and praised the King of heaven,

And said, From thee cometh victory, from thee cometh wisdom, and thine is the glory, and I am thy servant.

Blessed art thou, who hast given me wisdom: for to thee I give thanks, O Lord of our fathers.

And so he took the letters, and went out, and came unto Babylon, and told it all his brethren.

And they praised the God of their fathers, because he had given them freedom and liberty

To go up, and to build Jerusalem, and the temple which is called by his name: and they feasted with instruments of musick and gladness seven days.

1 Esdras 4:60 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Esdras 4:60 say?

1 Esdras 4:60 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Blessed art thou, who hast given me wisdom: for to thee I give thanks, O Lord of our fathers.”

Where is 1 Esdras 4:60 in the Bible?

1 Esdras 4:60 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 1 Esdras, chapter 4, verse 60.

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 4:60.

What translation should I read 1 Esdras 4:60 in?

1 Esdras 4:60 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 4:60?

1 Esdras 4:60 reads (KJVA): “Blessed art thou, who hast given me wisdom: for to thee I give thanks, O Lord of our fathers.” 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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