Ezra 7:19 bbe — And the vessels which have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerus…

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"And the vessels which have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem."

— Ezra 7:19, Bible in Basic English

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Ezra 7 — Context

16

As well as all the silver and gold which you get from the land of Babylon, together with the offering of the people and of the priests, freely given for the house of their God, which is in Jerusalem:

17

So with this money get with care oxen, sheep, and lambs, with their meal offerings and their drink offerings, to be offered on the altar of the house of your God, which is in Jerusalem.

18

And whatever seems right to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, that do, as may be pleasing to your God.

19

And the vessels which have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem.

20

And whatever more is needed for the house of your God, and which you may have to give, take it from the king's store-house.

21

And I, even I, Artaxerxes the king, now give orders to all keepers of the king's money across the river, that whatever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, may have need of from you, is to be done with all care,

22

Up to a hundred talents of silver, a hundred measures of grain, a hundred measures of wine, and a hundred measures of oil, and salt without measure.

Ezra 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 7:19 say?
Ezra 7:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the vessels which have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem.”
Where is Ezra 7:19 in the Bible?
Ezra 7:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 19.
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 7:19.
What translation should I read Ezra 7:19 in?
Ezra 7:19 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 Ezra 7:19?
Ezra 7:19 reads (BBE): “And the vessels which have been given to you for the uses of the house of your God, you are to give to the God of Jerusalem.” 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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