Ezra free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Read ezra 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. The first return and rebuilding under zerubbabel chaps. This series affirms that the bible is a christcentered book, containing a. There is the return of the captives from babylon led by zerubbabel in the first six chapters. Over 100 pages of expositional sermons, functions much like a commentary highly recommended. In fact, ezra and nehemiah were originally regarded as one book by ancient jewish and early christian scribes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of ezra. The two became separated with the first printed rabbinic bibles of the early 16th century, following late medieval latin christian tradition. The tradition is that the prophet ezra wrote the book of ezra. If we compare the last verses of 2 chronicles chap. In english bibles, they are usually split into two, with the book of nehemiah appearing as a separate book from ezra, but in the hebrew tradition, they are one book, entitled ezra, and nehemiah is simply the second part of ezra.
A single book originally ezra nehemiah was considered a single unit in the hebrew canon just as we today view 1st and 2nd chronicles but were first treated separately by christians around the 3rd century. Ezra with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This bible commentary on ezra is from college press and it is only for your personal use. Download this ezra bible commentary by chapter with the links below or download a single file that contains the commentary on ezra, nehemiah and esther. Ezra overview john gills exposition on the whole bible. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book of ezra provides an account of the jews regathering, of their struggle to survive. The proclamation of cyrus for the rebuilding of the temple. The history of this book is the accomplishment of jeremiahs prophecy concerning the return of the jews out of babylon. Study ezra 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Holman christian standard bible study bible nice study notes but you need to open a free account. The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot. Book of ezra matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Commentary on the book of ezra matthew henrys bible commentary.
When their king was dethroned and captured and the people exiled to babylon, judah as an independent nation ceased to exist. Ezra overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. As i published each of the nine volumes, i included the paraphrastic studies, where i had them, in conjunction with the commentary for each book in. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of ezra in easy english. Then there is the return led by ezra in chapters 710, and about two thousand people followed ezra. The book divides very naturally in line with the ministries of two men. The book of ezra does not specifically name its author.
The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament charles fensham on. Author the inspired author is generally believed to be ezra. The books of ezra and nehemiah form a certain unity in the. All the events described in ezra and nehemiah took place during the first half of the period of the persian empire, which lasted from 539 b. This is the picture of how god works when he sets about to restore the heart that has fallen into sin. In any case, it always follows the pattern depicted here in the book of ezra. Introduction to the book of ezra background of the book theme ezra and nehemiah give the historical accounts of the return of the jews from babylonian captivity. This very edict wanted the jews to return to palestine to rebuild the destroyed temple in jerusalem. Ezra overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings hi. As such, these books are fitting models for christians of the new covenant.
From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the misconduct of friends. The proclamation which cyrus, king of persia, issued out for the release of all the jews that he found. To appreciate the significance of ezra s journey to jerusalem, we need to bear in mind that 80 years had passed since the first return from babylon ch. The greater part of this book, though it bears the name of ezra, tells of the.
Best commentaries and books on ezra logos bible software. A verse by verse commentary kindle edition by meyer, tom. Book of ezra overview insight for living ministries. The contents of the book of ezra may be summarized as follows. At one time, however, ezra and nehemiah followed 1 and 2 chronicles and were generally considered to be the work of one and the same author known as the chronicler. The books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament. The book is comprised of an approximately 80year time frame in which ezra reveals that god has fulfilled his promise to cause the jews to return to jerusalem cf. Ezra 56 construction resumed and the temple completed. Charles fensham the books of ezra and nehemiah new international commentary on the old testament, 1983. The book of ezra is the historical record of gods people returning to jerusalem after the. Intro to ezra biblica the international bible society. Most of the families who returned from exile were originally from judah. The book of ezra the name ezra meaning help therefore is the sequence to the chronicles in regard to history and in regard to contents.
Upon their return, the people began rebuilding the jerusalem templethe symbol of gods presence among them. David guzik commentary on ezra 1, where cyrus, king of persia, makes a decree. The god of heaven is a title of god used 9 times in ezra 1. Study ezra using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The oldest manuscripts of the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot also treat ezra and nehemiah as one book. The last four books of the hebrew canon are ezra, nehemiah, and 1 and 2 chronicles, in that order. The book of ezra is part of the historical books of the bible. Top 5 commentaries on the books of ezra and nehemiah. The book of ezra provides a muchneeded link in the historical record of the israelite people. Ezra 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Cyrus releases the jews return of the jews from captivity ezra 1.
You can find the best commentary on ezra nehemiah for you using the tools on the right side. Greg lives in calgary alberta, canada with his wife and 4 kids. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Ezra records the events relating to the first two groups, and discusses especially the rebuilding of the temple. By dr peter pett return from exile rebuilding of the temple the appointment of ezra by artaxerxes in order to teach and enforce the law of god the gifts to the temple of the god of heaven may return with ezra to jerusalem the eradication of idolatry among the community by the putting aside of idolatrous foreign wives. Commentary on the book of ezra by matthew henry old. From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the. They are a bit difficult to locate but once you find them, you will find that although they are brief and not on every verse, they are conservative. Lessons from ezra for believers today michael hardt. God gave jacob the name israel when he promised to make jacob s descendants god s special people genesis 32. Ezra and nehemiah are challenging books for contemporary readers. Now in the first year of cyrus king of persia, that the word of the lord by the mouth of jeremiah might be fulfilled, the lord stirred up the spirit of cyrus king of persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying. He has a passion to teach and disciple others, and holds a th.
621 857 293 1261 1132 1308 54 894 469 254 1162 1331 910 52 565 972 1028 928 778 1302 1051 1202 233 783 1274 1104 162 1454 1201 785 886 480