Ezra 4:21 “Now, therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this cit…”

Ezra 4:21

Now, therefore, issue an order for these men to stop, so that this city will not be rebuilt until I so order.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me.

World English Bible

Make a decree now to cause these men to cease, and that this city not be built until a decree is made by me.

American Standard Version

Make ye now a decree to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until a decree shall be made by me.

Geneva Bible 1599

Make ye now a decree, that those men may cease, and that the citie be not buylt, till I haue giuen another commandement.

Darby Translation

Now give order to make these men to cease, and that this city be not built, until the order shall be given from me;

Young's Literal Translation

'Now, make ye a decree to cause these men to cease, and this city is not builded, till by me a decree is made.

Bible in Basic English

Give an order now, that these men are to do nothing more, and that the building of the town is to be stopped, till I give an order.

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In context

20And mighty kings have ruled over Jerusalem and exercised authority over the whole region west of the Euphrates; and tribute, duty, and toll were paid to them.

22See that you do not neglect this matter. Why allow this threat to increase and the royal interests to suffer?

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