That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.
So that you can quickly use this money to buy bulls, rams, and lambs, along with the grain offerings and drink offerings that go with them, and offer them on the altar of your God's house in Jerusalem.
The writer is giving instructions to use donated money to purchase animals and offerings for worship at God's temple in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of the Persian Empire, Ezra, a Jewish priest and scribe, was sent by King Artaxerxes with royal authorization and resources to restore worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This verse is part of the king's decree, which provided money for Ezra to buy animals and offerings for sacrifices at the temple, emphasizing the Persian support for Jewish religious practices as a means to maintain peace and order in the region. Such provisions highlight God's providence in using even pagan rulers to fulfill His purposes for His people.
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