Doresc să aflu, mai apoi, Cine anume, dintre voi, E din poporul Domnului? Aceia care sunt ai Lui, Sunt liberi de-a pleca-napoi, Iar Dumnezeu fie cu voi! Deci, la Ierusalim plecați Și-acolo vreau să ridicați O Casă Domnului pe care Neamul lui Israel Îl are. Căci numai Domnul e, mereu, Adevăratul Dumnezeu, Iar locul Lui – după cum știm – Se află la Ierusalim.
What Does This Mean?
In Ezra 1:3, King Cyrus of Persia is speaking and inviting the Jews to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple of God. The key message is about God's support for the rebuilding of the temple and the invitation to those who want to participate.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a favorite toy that got broken. One day, a kind friend tells you that you can go home and fix your toy with the help of others. That's what King Cyrus is saying to the Jewish people about rebuilding God's house in Jerusalem.
Historical Background
Ezra 1:3 is part of the book of Ezra, written around 450-400 BCE. The audience was primarily the returned exiles from Babylon, and the cultural setting was post-exilic Judah, where the Jews were rebuilding their city and temple after being freed from captivity.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, this verse encourages people to take part in rebuilding or restoring something important, whether it's a physical structure or a community initiative, with the support of God and fellow believers.