Ezra 8:27 kjv — Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.

King James Version

"Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold."

— Ezra 8:27, King James Version

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Ezra 8 — Context

24

Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,

25

And weighed unto them the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, even the offering of the house of our God, which the king, and his counsellors, and his lords, and all Israel there present, had offered:

26

I even weighed unto their hand six hundred and fifty talents of silver, and silver vessels an hundred talents, and of gold an hundred talents;

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Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.

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And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the Lord; the vessels are holy also; and the silver and the gold are a freewill offering unto the Lord God of your fathers.

29

Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the Lord.

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So took the priests and the Levites the weight of the silver, and the gold, and the vessels, to bring them to Jerusalem unto the house of our God.

Ezra 8:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 8:27 say?
Ezra 8:27 in the King James Version reads: “Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.”
Where is Ezra 8:27 in the Bible?
Ezra 8:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 8, verse 27.
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 8:27.
What translation should I read Ezra 8:27 in?
Ezra 8:27 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 8:27?
Ezra 8:27 reads (KJV): “Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold.” 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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