Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You and your fellow Israelites may then do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, in accordance with the will of your God. New Living Translation Any silver and gold that is left over may be used in whatever way you and your colleagues feel is the will of your God. English Standard Version Whatever seems good to you and your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do, according to the will of your God. Berean Standard Bible You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And whatever seems good to you and your brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do it according to the will of your God. New American Standard Bible And whatever seems good to you and your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God. NASB 1995 “Whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God. NASB 1977 “And whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God. Legacy Standard Bible And whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do according to the will of your God. Amplified Bible And whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, you may do in accordance with the will of your God. Christian Standard Bible You may do whatever seems best to you and your brothers with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. Holman Christian Standard Bible You may do whatever seems best to you and your brothers with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. American Standard Version And whatsoever shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do ye after the will of your God. Contemporary English Version If any silver or gold is left, you and your people may use it for whatever pleases your God. English Revised Version And whatsoever shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do ye after the will of your God. GOD'S WORD® Translation You and your relatives may do whatever you think is right with the rest of the silver and gold. However, what you do must conform to the will of your God. Good News Translation You may use the silver and gold that is left over for whatever you and your people desire, in accordance with the will of your God. International Standard Version Furthermore, the balance remaining of the silver and gold may be used for whatever other purpose you and your people desire, as long as such use is consistent with the will of your God. Majority Standard Bible You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. NET Bible You may do whatever seems appropriate to you and your colleagues with the rest of the silver and the gold, in keeping with the will of your God. New Heart English Bible Whatever shall seem good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do that after the will of your God. Webster's Bible Translation And whatever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren, to do with the rest of the silver and gold, that do after the will of your God. World English Bible Whatever seems good to you and to your brothers to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do that according to the will of your God. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand that which to you and to your brothers is good to do with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God you do. Young's Literal Translation and that which to thee and to thy brethren is good to do with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God ye do.' Smith's Literal Translation And whatever to thee and to thy brethren shall be good to do with the rest of the silver and gold; according to the will of your God ye shall do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd if it seem good to thee, and to thy brethren to do any thing with the rest of the silver and gold, do it according to the will of your God. Catholic Public Domain Version But also, whatever it will please you and your brothers to do with the remainder of the silver and gold, do so in accord with the will of your God. New American Bible You and your kinsmen may do whatever seems best to you with the remainder of the silver and gold, as your God wills. New Revised Standard Version Whatever seems good to you and your colleagues to do with the rest of the silver and gold, you may do, according to the will of your God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd whatsoever shall seem good to you and to your brethren to do with the rest of this money, do according to the will of your God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And anything that is pleasing for you and for your brothers to do with the remainder of this money, according to the pleasure of your God you will do. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And whatsoever shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do ye after the will of your God. Brenton Septuagint Translation And whatever it shall seem good to thee and to thy brethren to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, do as it is pleasing to your God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Artaxerxes' Letter for Ezra…17With this money, therefore, you are to buy as many bulls, rams, and lambs as needed, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings, and offer them on the altar at the house of your God in Jerusalem. 18You and your brothers may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold, according to the will of your God. 19You must deliver to the God of Jerusalem all the articles given to you for the service of the house of your God.… Cross References 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Philippians 2:13 For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. Matthew 6:10 Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Acts 11:29 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. 2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. Romans 14:5 One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 1 Chronicles 29:9 And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. Exodus 35:5 Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. Treasury of Scripture And whatever shall seem good to you, and to your brothers, to do with the rest of the silver and the gold, that do after the will of your God. whatsoever 2 Kings 12:15 Moreover they reckoned not with the men, into whose hand they delivered the money to be bestowed on workmen: for they dealt faithfully. 2 Kings 22:7 Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully. that do Ezra 7:26 And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment. Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Jump to Previous Accordance Best Gold Good Jews Pleasing Rest Right Seem Seems Silver Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Accordance Best Gold Good Jews Pleasing Rest Right Seem Seems Silver Whatever WhatsoeverEzra 7 1. Ezra goes up to Jerusalem11. The gracious commission of Artaxerxes to Ezra 27. Ezra blesses God for this favor You and your brothers This phrase refers to Ezra and his fellow Israelites, particularly the priests and Levites who were returning to Jerusalem from Babylon. The mention of "brothers" emphasizes the communal and familial nature of the Jewish people, highlighting their shared responsibility in the religious and cultural restoration of Jerusalem. This reflects the broader biblical theme of community and unity among God's people, as seen in passages like Psalm 133:1. may do whatever seems best with the rest of the silver and gold according to the will of your God Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest, Ezra was a leader among the Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem. He was tasked with teaching the laws of God to the people of Israel. 2. Artaxerxes The Persian king who issued a decree allowing Ezra and other Jews to return to Jerusalem. He provided resources and authority for Ezra's mission. 3. The Jews The Jewish exiles who returned with Ezra to Jerusalem. They were tasked with rebuilding their community and religious practices according to the Law of Moses. 4. Jerusalem The city to which Ezra and the exiles returned. It was the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. 5. The Temple The central place of worship for the Jews in Jerusalem. Ezra's mission included ensuring proper worship and adherence to the Law in the Temple. Teaching Points Stewardship and ResponsibilityEzra and the Jews were entrusted with resources and given the freedom to use them wisely. This teaches us about the responsibility of stewardship and making decisions that align with God's will. Seeking God's Will The phrase "according to the will of your God" emphasizes the importance of seeking and aligning with God's will in all decisions. This is a call for prayerful consideration and discernment in our lives. Community and Collaboration The involvement of "you and your fellow Jews" highlights the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes. We are reminded to work together with others in our faith communities. Faith in Action Ezra's leadership and the actions of the Jews demonstrate faith in action. We are encouraged to actively live out our faith through our decisions and actions.(18) The rest . . .--This clause of large latitude would be of great importance for the general beautify. ing of the Temple (Ezra 7:27). Hebrew You and your brothersאֶחָ֜ךְ (’e·ḥāḵ) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 252: A brother may do לְמֶעְבַּ֑ד (lə·me‘·baḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5648: To do, make, prepare, keep whatever וּמָ֣ה (ū·māh) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4101: Interrogative what?, what!, indefinitely what seems best יֵיטַ֗ב (yî·ṭaḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3191: To be good or pleasing with the rest בִּשְׁאָ֛ר (biš·’ār) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7606: Rest, remainder of the silver כַּסְפָּ֥א (kas·pā) Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 3702: Silver, money and gold, וְדַהֲבָ֖ה (wə·ḏa·hă·ḇāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular determinate Strong's 1722: Gold according to the will כִּרְע֥וּת (kir·‘ūṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7470: Pleasure, will of your God. אֱלָהֲכֹ֖ם (’ĕ·lā·hă·ḵōm) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 426: God Links Ezra 7:18 NIVEzra 7:18 NLT Ezra 7:18 ESV Ezra 7:18 NASB Ezra 7:18 KJV Ezra 7:18 BibleApps.com Ezra 7:18 Biblia Paralela Ezra 7:18 Chinese Bible Ezra 7:18 French Bible Ezra 7:18 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 7:18 Whatever shall seem good to you (Ezr. 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