Ezra 5:13 bbe — But in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God;

Bible in Basic English

"But in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God;"

— Ezra 5:13, Bible in Basic English

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Ezra 5 — Context

10

And we made request for their names, so that we might send you word, and give you the names of the men at the head of them.

11

And they made answer to us, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are building the house which was put up in times long past and was designed and made complete by a great king of Israel.

12

But when the God of heaven was moved to wrath by our fathers, he gave them up into the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, the Chaldaean, who sent destruction on this house and took the people away into Babylon.

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But in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God;

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And the gold and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the Temple which was in Jerusalem, and put into the house of his god in Babylon, these Cyrus the king took from the house of his god in Babylon, and gave to one named Sheshbazzar, whom he had made ruler;

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And he said to him, Go, take these vessels, and put them in the Temple in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be put up again in its place.

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Then this same Sheshbazzar came and put the house of God in Jerusalem on its bases: and from that time till now the building has been going on, but it is still not complete.

Ezra 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 5:13 say?
Ezra 5:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God;”
Where is Ezra 5:13 in the Bible?
Ezra 5:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 5, verse 13.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 5:13.
What translation should I read Ezra 5:13 in?
Ezra 5:13 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 Ezra 5:13?
Ezra 5:13 reads (BBE): “But in the first year of Cyrus, king of Babylon, Cyrus the king gave an order for the building of this house of God;” 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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