Ezra 1 · Verse 5

Ezra 1:5

Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem.
Ezra 1:5, King James Version

Ezra 1:5 in other translations

BSBSo the family heads of Judah and Benjamin, along with the priests and Levites—everyone whose spirit God had stirred—prepared to go up and rebuild the house of the LORD in Jerusalem.
WEBThen the heads of fathers’ households of Judah and Benjamin, the priests and the Levites, all whose spirit God had stirred to go up, rose up to build the LORD’s house which is in Jerusalem.
ASVThen rose up the heads of fathers’ houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, even all whose spirit God had stirred to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is in Jerusalem.
YLTAnd heads of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin rise, and the priests and the Levites, even every one whose spirit God hath waked, to go up to build the house of Jehovah, that is in Jerusalem;
DARBYAnd the chief fathers of Judah and Benjamin rose up, and the priests, and the Levites, even all those whose spirit God had stirred, to go up to build the house of Jehovah which is at Jerusalem.
BBEThen the heads of families of Judah and Benjamin, with the priests and the Levites, got ready, even all those whose spirits were moved by God to go up and take in hand the building of the Lord's house in Jerusalem.
WebsterThen arose the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.

What does Ezra 1:5 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 1:5-6
5-6. Then rose up the chief of the fathers, &c.--The paternal and ecclesiastical chiefs of the later captivity, those of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin, with some also from other tribes (1Ch 9:3), who retained their attachment to the pure worship of God, naturally took the lead in this movement. Their example was followed by all whose piety and patriotism were strong enough to brave the various discouragements attending the enterprise. They were liberally assisted by multitudes of their captive countrymen, who, born in Babylonia or comfortably established in it by family connections or the possession of property, chose to remain. It seems that their Assyrian friends and neighbors, too, either from a favorable disposition toward the Jewish faith, or from imitation of the court policy, displayed hearty good will and great liberality in aiding and promoting the views of the emigrants.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Ezra 1:5-11
The same God that raised up the spirit of Cyrus to proclaim liberty to the Jews, raised up their spirits to take the benefit. The temptation was to some to stay in Babylon; but some feared not to return, and they were those whose spirits God raised, by his Spirit and grace. Whatever good we do, is owing to the grace of God. Our spirits naturally bow down to this earth and the things of it; if they move upward in any good affections or good actions, it is God who raises them. The calls and offers of the gospel are like the proclamation of Cyrus. Those bound under the power of sin, may be made free by Jesus Christ. Whosoever will, by repentance and faith, return to God, Jesus Christ has opened the way for him, and raises him out of the slavery of sin into the glorious liberty of the children of God. Many that hear this joyful sound, choose to sit still in Babylon, are in love with their sins, and will not venture upon a holy life; but some break through all discouragements, whatever it cost them; they are those whose spirit God has raised above the world and the flesh, whom he has made willing. Thus will the heavenly Canaan be filled, though many perish in Babylon; and the gospel offer will not have been made in vain. The bringing back the Jews from captivity, represents the redemption of sinners by Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Ezra 1:5 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וַיָּק֜וּמוּvai.ya.Ku.muand they aroseH6965
רָאשֵׁ֣יra.Shei[the] heads ofH7218
הָאָב֗וֹתha.'a.Votthe fathersH1
לִֽיהוּדָה֙li.hu.Dahof JudahH3063
וּבִנְיָמִ֔ןu.vin.ya.Minand BenjaminH1144
וְהַכֹּהֲנִ֖יםve.ha.ko.ha.Nimand the priestsH3548
וְהַלְוִיִּ֑םve.hal.vi.Yimand the LevitesH3881
לְכֹ֨לle.Kholto everyH3605
הֵעִ֤ירhe.'Ir[one whom] he had stirred upH5782
הָאֱלֹהִים֙ha.'E.lo.Him<the> GodH430
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
רוּח֔וֹru.Chospirit hisH7307
לַעֲל֣וֹתla.'a.Lotto go upH5927
לִבְנ֔וֹתliv.Notto buildH1129
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
בֵּ֥יתbeit[the] house ofH1004
יְהוָ֖הYah.wehYahwehH3068
אֲשֶׁ֥ר'a.SherwhichH834
בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם\׃bi.ru.sha.Lim[is] in JerusalemH3389

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Ezra 1:5

  • Ezra 1:1

    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, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,

  • 2 Chronicles 36:22

    Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,

  • Philippians 2:13

    For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

  • James 1:16-17

    Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

  • Nehemiah 2:12

    And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:16

    But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you.

  • Proverbs 16:1

    The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.

  • 3 John 1:11

    Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
whose spirit.
1; 2Ch 36:22; Ne 2:12; Pr 16:1; 2Co 8:16; Php 2:13; Jas 1:16,17
3Jo 1:11

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Context

  • Ezra 1:4

    And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem.

  • Ezra 1:5

    Then rose up the chief of the fathers of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests, and the Levites, with all them whose spirit God had raised, to go up to build the house of the Lord which is in Jerusalem.

  • Ezra 1:6

    And all they that were about them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, and with beasts, and with precious things, beside all that was willingly offered.

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Ezra 1:5 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Entonces se levantaron los cabezas de las familias de Judá y de Benjamín, y los sacerdotes y Levitas, todos aquellos cuyo espíritu despertó Dios para subir á edificar la casa de Jehová, la cual está en Jerusalem.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Alors se levèrent les chefs des pères de Juda et de Benjamin, et les sacrificateurs et les lévites, tous ceux dont Dieu avait réveillé l’esprit, afin de monter pour bâtir la maison de l’ Éternel qui est à Jérusalem.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und es machten sich auf die Häupter der Väter von Juda und Benjamin, und die Priester und die Leviten, ein jeder, dessen Geist Gott erweckte, hinaufzuziehen, um das Haus Jehovas in Jerusalem zu bauen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Et surrexerunt principes patrum de Juda et Benjamin, et sacerdotes, et Levitæ, et omnis cujus Deus suscitavit spiritum, ut ascenderent ad ædificandum templum Domini, quod erat in Jerusalem.