Ezra 6:12

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَلَيْتَ اللهَ الَّذِي جَعَلَ اسْمَهُ يَسْكُنُ هُنَاكَ يُدَمِّرُ أيَّ مَلِكٍ أوْ شَعْبٍ يُحَاوِلُ أنْ يَهْدِمَ بَيْتَ اللهِ الَّذِي فِي مَدِينَةِ القُدْسِ. صَدَرَ هَذَا الأمْرُ عَنِّي أنَا دَارِيُوسَ، فَلْيَتِمَّ تَنْفِيذُهُ بِدِقَّةٍ وَسُرعَةٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse is King Darius speaking, saying that God will protect the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem and destroy anyone who tries to stop it. Darius is making a decree that this work should continue without delay.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're building a treehouse, and your dad says, 'If anyone tries to stop you or break it, I'll make sure they get in big trouble.' That's what King Darius is saying about the temple. He's making sure nothing stops the temple from being built.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the book of Ezra, which was written around 400 BCE. It describes King Darius of Persia supporting the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem, which was destroyed earlier. The audience was the Jewish people returning from exile in Babylon.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this could be seen as standing up for what you believe in and protecting it from harm. For example, if you're part of a school club that's doing good work, and someone tries to shut it down, you might rally support to keep it going and protect its purpose.

Topics

• protection
• rebuilding
• divine intervention
• support
• faithfulness
• authority

Related Verses

• 1 Kings 8:10
• 2 Chronicles 7:14
• Matthew 24:1-2
• 1 Corinthians 3:9
• Ephesians 2:20

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is King Darius in the Bible?

King Darius is a historical Persian king who ruled during the time when the Jews were returning to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

What is the temple in Ezra 6:12?

The temple mentioned is the Second Temple of Jerusalem, which was being rebuilt after being destroyed by the Babylonians.

How does this verse relate to modern-day protection?

This verse can be seen as a promise of divine protection for those who are doing God's work, much like how we might feel protected in our own endeavors to do good.

What does it mean that God 'caused his name to dwell there'?

This phrase means that God has a special presence in the temple, making it a holy place where he can be worshiped and where his power and protection are felt.