Ezra 7:18 cpdv — But also, whatever it will please you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold, do so in accor…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But also, whatever it will please you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold, do so in accord with the will of your God. "

— Ezra 7:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ezra 7 — Context

15

and so that you may carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counselors have freely offered to the God of Israel, whose tabernacle is in Jerusalem.

16

And all the silver and gold, as much as you will find in the entire province of Babylon, and which the people will wish to offer, and which some of the priests will offer freely to the house of their God, which is in Jerusalem,

17

accept it freely. And with this money, carefully purchase calves, rams, lambs, and their sacrifices and libations, and offer these upon the altar of the temple of your God, which is in Jerusalem.

18

But also, whatever it will please you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold, do so in accord with the will of your God.

19

Likewise, the vessels that have been given to you for the ministry of the house of your God, deliver these to the sight of God in Jerusalem.

20

Then, whatever more will be needed for the house of your God, as much as is necessary for you to spend, it shall be given from the treasury, and from the king’s finances,

21

and by me. I, king Artaxerxes, have appointed and decreed to all the keepers of the public treasury, those who are beyond the river, that whatever Ezra, the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall ask of you, you shall provide it without delay,

Ezra 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 7:18 say?
Ezra 7:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But also, whatever it will please you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold, do so in accord with the will of your God. ”
Where is Ezra 7:18 in the Bible?
Ezra 7:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 18.
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 7:18.
What translation should I read Ezra 7:18 in?
Ezra 7:18 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 7:18?
Ezra 7:18 reads (CPDV): “But also, whatever it will please you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold, do so in accord with the will of your 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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