Ezra 5:15 Meaning and Explanation
“And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Cyrus commanded Sheshbazzar to carry the vessels to Jerusalem and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.
What Does Ezra 5:15 Mean?
The builders quote Cyrus's own charge to Sheshbazzar: take the vessels, return them to Jerusalem, and rebuild the temple "in his place," on its rightful and original site. The command is specific, royal, and binding.
The phrase "in his place" matters: the temple was to rise where God had set His name, not somewhere new and convenient. God's restoration is faithful to His own purposes and promises. He builds again on the foundation He first chose, showing that His plans are not abandoned but resumed.
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What does Ezra 5:15 mean?
Cyrus commanded Sheshbazzar to carry the vessels to Jerusalem and let the house of God be rebuilt on its site.