Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.
Then this same Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundation of God's house in Jerusalem. From that time until now, the temple has been under construction, but it still isn't finished.
This verse explains that Sheshbazzar started rebuilding God's temple in Jerusalem, but the construction project has been dragging on for years without completion.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Ezra records the return of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem under the Persian Empire, following King Cyrus's decree that allowed them to rebuild their temple. Sheshbazzar, appointed as a leader by Cyrus, began the project by laying the foundation of the temple, but the work faced delays due to opposition and other challenges. This verse is part of a report to Persian authorities, highlighting the ongoing but unfinished state of the reconstruction.
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