Verse 8

'Let it be known to the king that we went to the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God. It is being rebuilt with large stones and timber is being placed in the walls. The work is being done diligently and is progressing well in their hands.'

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  Vi vil informere kongen om at vi har vært i provinsen Juda, til huset til den store Gud. Det bygges med store steiner, og treverk legges inn i veggene. Arbeidet går raskt fremover, og de lykkes under Guds ledelse.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  La det være kjent for kongen at vi dro til provinsen Judea, til Guds store hus, som bygges med store steiner, og tømmer legges i veggene. Dette arbeid går raskt fremover og lykkes i deres hender.

• Norsk King James

  La kongen vite at vi reiste til Judea, til huset til den store Gud som er bygd med store steiner, og tømmer er lagt i veggene; dette arbeidet skrider raskt frem og lykkes i deres hender.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Det skal kongen vite at vi har vært i provinsen Juda, til den store Guds hus, og man bygger det med store steiner og legger treverk i veggene. Arbeidet utføres raskt og lykkes godt i deres hender.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  Vi gjør kongen kjent med at vi dro til Juda-provinsen, til den store Guds hus, som blir bygget med store steiner, og tømmer blir lagt i veggene. Arbeidet drives energisk og går godt framover under deres hånd.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  La det være kjent for kongen at vi dro til provinsen Judea, til huset til den store Gud, som bygges med store steiner, og tømmer legges i veggene. Dette arbeidet går raskt frem og lykkes i deres hender.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  La det være kjent for kongen at vi har ankommet Judea-provinsen, til det store Guds hus, som er bygget med store steiner og der treverk er lagt i murene, og at dette arbeidet skrider raskt frem og trives i deres hender.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  La det være kjent for kongen at vi dro til provinsen Judea, til huset til den store Gud, som bygges med store steiner, og tømmer legges i veggene. Dette arbeidet går raskt frem og lykkes i deres hender.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  La det være kjent for kongen at vi dro til provinsen Juda, til den store Guds hus. Det blir bygget med store steiner, og tømmer legges i veggene, og dette arbeidet blir gjort flittig og går fremover under deres ledelse.

• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  La det være kjent for kongen at vi dro til provinsen Juda, til den store Guds hus, som blir bygd av store steiner, og tre blir lagt i veggene. Arbeidet utføres flittig og går fremover under deres ledelse.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Det være Kongen vitterligt, at vi kom til det Landskab Juda, til den store Guds Huus, og man bygger det med store Stene og lægger Træ i Væggene, og denne Gjerning gjøres hasteligen og lykkes ved deres Hænder.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Det skal bli kjent for kongen at vi dro til provinsen Judea, til det store Guds hus, som blir bygget med store steiner, og hvor tømmer er lagt i veggene. Dette arbeidet går raskt fremover og lykkes i deres hender.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  Be it known to the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is being built with great stones, and timber is being laid in the walls, and this work is going on rapidly and prospers in their hands.

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Det skal være kjent for kongen at vi dro inn i provinsen Juda, til huset til den store Gud, som blir bygget av store steiner, og tømmer er lagt i veggene, og dette arbeidet pågår med iver og lykkes i deres hender.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Til kong Darius, all fred! La det bli kjent for kongen at vi har besøkt Juda-provinsen, det store Guds hus, som bygges med store steiner, og treverk legges i veggene. Dette arbeidet utføres raskt og med hell.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Kongen skal vite at vi dro til provinsen Juda, til huset til den store Gud, som bygges med store steiner, og det legges tømmer i veggene; og dette arbeidet pågår flittig og lykkes i deres hender.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Dette er for å gi kongen beskjed om at vi dro inn i landet Juda, til det store Guds hus, som er bygget med store steiner, og har sine vegger forsterket med tre; arbeidet pågår flittig, og de gjør det godt.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  Be it knowne vnto the kynge, that we came in to Iewry to the house of ye greate God, which is buylded with all maner of stone, and balckes are layed in the walles, and ye worke goeth fast forth, and prospereth in their handes.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  Be it knowen vnto the King, that we went into the prouince of Iudea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, & beames are layde in the walles, and this worke is wrought speedily, and prospereth in their hands.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  Be it knowen vnto the king that we went into the prouince of Iurie to the house of the great God, which is builded with mightie great stones, and beames are layde in the walles, and the worke goeth fast foorth, and prospereth in their handes.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  Be it known to the king, that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is built with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls; and this work goes on with diligence and prospers in their hands.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  `To Darius the king, all peace! be it known to the king that we have gone to the province of Judah, to the great house of God, and it is built `with' rolled stones, and wood is placed in the walls, and this work is done speedily, and prospering in their hand.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls; and this work goeth on with diligence and prospereth in their hands.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  This is to give the king word that we went into the land of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is made of great stones, and has its walls supported with wood, and the work is going on with industry, and they are doing it well.

• World English Bible (2000)

  Be it known to the king, that we went into the province of Judah, to the house of the great God, which is built with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls; and this work goes on with diligence and prospers in their hands.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  Let it be known to the king that we have gone to the province of Judah, to the temple of the great God. It is being built with large stones, and timbers are being placed in the walls. This work is being done with all diligence and is prospering in their hands.

Referenced Verses

• Deut 10:17 : 17 For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, mighty, and awe-inspiring God, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes.
• Deut 32:31 : 31 For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies concede this.
• Ezra 1:2-3 : 2 This is what Cyrus, king of Persia, says: 'The LORD, the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, and He has appointed me to build Him a temple in Jerusalem, in Judah.' 3 Whoever among you belongs to His people, may their God be with them, and let them go up to Jerusalem, in Judah, and build the temple of the LORD, the God of Israel. He is the God who is in Jerusalem.
• Ezra 2:1 : 1 Now these are the people of the province who came up from the captivity of the exiles, whom Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, had taken captive to Babylon. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to their own town.
• Ezra 6:10 : 10 So that they may offer pleasing offerings to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
• Ezra 7:23 : 23 Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be carried out diligently for the house of the God of heaven, so that there may not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.
• Neh 7:6 : 6 These are the people of the province who returned from the captivity of the exiles whom King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had taken into exile. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his own town.
• Neh 11:3 : 3 Here are the leaders of the province who settled in Jerusalem. But in the towns of Judah, everyone lived on their own land in their towns—Israelites, priests, Levites, temple servants, and descendants of Solomon's servants.
• Esth 1:1 : 1 It happened during the days of Ahasuerus, that Ahasuerus who ruled over 127 provinces from India to Ethiopia.
• Esth 1:22 : 22 He sent letters to all the provinces of the kingdom, to each province in its own script and to each people in their own language, announcing that every man should be ruler over his household and speak in his own language.
• Ps 145:3 : 3 Great is the LORD and highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding.
• Dan 2:47 : 47 The king spoke to Daniel, saying, "Truly, your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings, and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery."
• Dan 3:26 : 26 Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the opening of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, 'Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, servants of the Most High God, come out and come here!' So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego came out of the fire.
• Dan 4:2 : 2 I had a dream that made me afraid; as I lay on my bed, the thoughts in my mind and the visions of my head terrified me.
• Dan 4:34-34 : 34 Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise, exalt, and glorify the King of Heaven, because all His works are true and His ways are just. He is able to humble those who walk in pride.
• Dan 6:26 : 26 I issue a decree that in all my royal dominion, people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will have no end.
• Mark 13:1-2 : 1 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, 'Teacher, look at these magnificent stones and impressive buildings!' 2 Jesus replied, 'Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.'