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
This verse is part of a decree from Persian King Artaxerxes I around 458 BC, authorizing Ezra to return to Jerusalem and restore proper temple worship. The Persian empire often supported local religious practices to maintain stability in conquered territories. The Jewish exiles had been in Babylon for decades, and this represents official backing for rebuilding their religious life.
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