Ezra 5:4
Ezra 5:4 Meaning and Explanation
“Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building?”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The officials also ask for the names of the men doing the work.
What Does Ezra 5:4 Mean?
The narrative briefly shifts to a first-person account, likely drawn from the records the builders later preserved. The officials request the names of those responsible, the ordinary procedure for an investigation that will be reported up the chain to the king.
Behind the bureaucratic question stands a quiet courage: the builders do not hide. Their work is open, accountable, and unashamed. Those who labor for God need not fear having their names known, for the work they do is good and is done in the sight of heaven.
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What does Ezra 5:4 mean?
The officials also ask for the names of the men doing the work.