Ezra 7:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God.”
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Read Full Chapter →Ezra and his fellow priests may use any remaining silver and gold as seems good, in accordance with God's will.
What Does Ezra 7:18 Mean?
The king grants discretion. Whatever silver and gold remains after the sacrifices may be used as Ezra and his brethren see fit, with one guiding rule: it is to be done according to the will of God. Freedom and faithfulness are joined.
Even a wide latitude is placed under a higher standard. The trusted leaders may decide, yet always with God's will as their compass. True freedom in God's service is not doing whatever we please but choosing wisely within His revealed purposes. Where Scripture gives no exact command, the faithful heart still asks what would please the LORD. Such trust honors both the servant's judgment and the Master's will.
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What does Ezra 7:18 mean?
Ezra and his fellow priests may use any remaining silver and gold as seems good, in accordance with God's will.