Ezra 7:16 Meaning and Explanation
“And all the silver and gold that thou canst find in all the province of Babylon, with the freewill offering of the people, and of the priests, offering willingly for the house of their God which is in Jerusalem:”
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Read Full Chapter →Ezra may gather all the silver and gold he can find in Babylon, together with the freewill offerings of the people and priests for God's house.
What Does Ezra 7:16 Mean?
The provision widens. Beyond the royal gift, Ezra is authorized to collect all the silver and gold he can find throughout the province of Babylon, joined to the freewill offerings of the people and the priests for the house of God in Jerusalem.
Both kings and common people are moved to give willingly toward the same holy purpose. The offering rises from many hands and many stations, all freely given. When God stirs a work, He also stirs the generosity to sustain it, drawing gifts from the great and the humble alike. The willing heart, more than the size of the gift, is what the LORD delights in; and a shared, eager giving knits a people together in the service of His house.
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What does Ezra 7:16 mean?
Ezra may gather all the silver and gold he can find in Babylon, together with the freewill offerings of the people and priests for God's house.