Ezra 3:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

With praise and thanksgiving, they sang to the LORD: 'He is good; his steadfast love endures forever for Israel.' And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD because the foundation of the LORD’s house had been laid.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks to the LORD; because He is good, for His mercy endures forever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And they sang one to another{H6030} in praising{H1984} and giving thanks{H3034} unto Jehovah,{H3068} [saying], For he is good,{H2896} for his lovingkindness{H2617} [endureth] for ever{H5769} toward Israel.{H3478} And all the people{H5971} shouted{H7321} with a great{H1419} shout,{H8643} when they praised{H1984} Jehovah,{H3068} because the foundation{H3245} of the house{H1004} of Jehovah{H3068} was laid.{H3245}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And they sang together by course{H6030}{(H8799)} in praising{H1984}{(H8763)} and giving thanks{H3034}{(H8687)} unto the LORD{H3068}; because he is good{H2896}, for his mercy{H2617} endureth for ever{H5769} toward Israel{H3478}. And all the people{H5971} shouted{H7321}{(H8689)} with a great{H1419} shout{H8643}, when they praised{H1984}{(H8763)} the LORD{H3068}, because the foundation{H3245} of the house{H1004} of the LORD{H3068} was laid{H3245}{(H8717)}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And they sunge together, geuynge prayse & thankes vnto ye LORDE, because he is gracious, and because his mercy endureth for euer vpon Israell. And all the people shouted loude in praysinge the LORDE, because the foundacion of ye house of the LORDE was layed.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Thus they sang when they gaue prayse, and when they gaue thankes vnto the Lorde, For he is good, for his mercie endureth for euer toward Israel; all the people shouted with a great shoute, when they praysed the Lorde, because the foundation of the house of the Lorde was layed.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And they sang together when they gaue prayse and thankes vnto the lorde, Because he is gracious, and because his mercie endureth for euer vpon Israel: And all the people showted loude in praysing the Lorde, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was layd.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because [he is] good, for his mercy [endureth] for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    They sang one to another in praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, [saying], For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel. All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Yahweh, because the foundation of the house of Yahweh was laid.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And they respond in praising and in giving thanks to Jehovah, for good, for to the age His kindness `is' over Israel, and all the people have shouted -- a great shout -- in giving praise to Jehovah, because the house of Jehovah hath been founded.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And they sang one to another in praising and giving thanks unto Jehovah, `saying', For he is good, for his lovingkindness `endureth' for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Jehovah, because the foundation of the house of Jehovah was laid.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And they sang one to another in praising and giving thanks unto Jehovah, [saying], For he is good, for his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Jehovah, because the foundation of the house of Jehovah was laid.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And they gave praise to the Lord, answering one another in their songs and saying, For he is good, for his mercy to Israel is eternal. And all the people gave a great cry of joy, when they gave praise to the Lord, because the base of the Lord's house was put in place.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    They sang one to another in praising and giving thanks to Yahweh, "For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel." All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised Yahweh, because the foundation of the house of Yahweh was laid.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    With antiphonal response they sang, praising and glorifying the LORD:“For he is good; his loyal love toward Israel is forever.” All the people gave a loud shout as they praised the LORD when the temple of the LORD was established.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Chr 16:34 : 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.
  • Ps 107:1 : 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His steadfast love endures forever.
  • 2 Chr 7:3 : 3 When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped, giving thanks to the LORD, saying, "He is good; His love endures forever."
  • Neh 12:24 : 24 The leaders of the Levites were: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua son of Kadmiel, with their brothers who stood opposite them to give praise and thanksgiving, as prescribed by David, the man of God, alternating duty by duty.
  • Ps 106:1 : 1 Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.
  • Jer 33:11 : 11 The sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bridegroom and the bride, the voices of those who bring thank offerings to the house of the Lord, saying, 'Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever,' will again be heard. For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were at first, says the Lord.
  • Ps 103:17 : 17 But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord's steadfast love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness is with their children's children.
  • 1 Chr 16:41 : 41 Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen were designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for his steadfast love endures forever.
  • Ps 118:1 : 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.
  • Ps 135:3 : 3 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant.
  • Ps 136:1-9 : 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for His steadfast love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His steadfast love endures forever. 4 To Him who alone does great wonders, for His steadfast love endures forever. 5 To Him who made the heavens with understanding, for His steadfast love endures forever. 6 To Him who spread out the earth upon the waters, for His steadfast love endures forever. 7 To Him who made the great lights, for His steadfast love endures forever. 8 The sun to govern the day, for His steadfast love endures forever. 9 The moon and stars to rule over the night, for His steadfast love endures forever. 10 To Him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, for His steadfast love endures forever. 11 And brought Israel out from among them, for His steadfast love endures forever. 12 With a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, for His steadfast love endures forever. 13 To Him who divided the Red Sea into parts, for His steadfast love endures forever. 14 And made Israel pass through its midst, for His steadfast love endures forever. 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, for His steadfast love endures forever. 16 To Him who led His people through the wilderness, for His steadfast love endures forever. 17 To Him who struck down great kings, for His steadfast love endures forever. 18 And killed mighty kings, for His steadfast love endures forever. 19 To Sihon, king of the Amorites, for His steadfast love endures forever. 20 And to Og, king of Bashan, for His steadfast love endures forever. 21 And gave their land as an inheritance, for His steadfast love endures forever. 22 An inheritance to Israel, His servant, for His steadfast love endures forever. 23 He remembered us in our low estate, for His steadfast love endures forever. 24 And rescued us from our adversaries, for His steadfast love endures forever. 25 He gives food to all living things, for His steadfast love endures forever. 26 Give thanks to the God of heaven, for His steadfast love endures forever.
  • Neh 12:40 : 40 The two thanksgiving choirs stood in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me.
  • Ps 24:7-9 : 7 Lift up your heads, you gates, be lifted up, you everlasting doors, that the King of glory may enter. 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty. The Lord, mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, you gates, be lifted up, you everlasting doors, that the King of glory may enter. 10 Who is He, this King of glory? The Lord of hosts—He is the King of glory. Selah.
  • Isa 44:23 : 23 Sing for joy, O heavens, for the LORD has done it! Shout, O depths of the earth! Burst into song, O mountains, O forest, and every tree in it! For the LORD has redeemed Jacob and displays his glory in Israel.
  • Zech 9:9 : 9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout aloud, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
  • Luke 1:50 : 50 His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation.
  • Rev 21:10-14 : 10 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. 11 It shone with the glory of God, and its radiance was like a very precious jewel, like jasper, clear as crystal. 12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and at the gates were twelve angels, and on the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of the sons of Israel. 13 There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.
  • Ps 47:1 : 1 For the choir director: A psalm of the sons of Korah.
  • Ps 47:5 : 5 He chooses our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom He loves. Selah.
  • Ps 102:13-14 : 13 But you, LORD, are enthroned forever, and your name endures to all generations. 14 You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show her favor; the appointed time has come.
  • Exod 15:21 : 21 Miriam sang to them: 'Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted. Both horse and rider He has hurled into the sea.'
  • Josh 6:5 : 5 When you hear the sound of a long blast from the ram’s horn, have all the people give a loud shout. Then the wall of the city will collapse, and the people will go up—each straight ahead.
  • Ps 145:1-9 : 1 A psalm of praise by David. I will exalt you, my God, the King, and I will bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you, and I will praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD and highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding. 4 Generation after generation will praise your works and declare your mighty acts. 5 I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and on your wondrous works. 6 They will speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will proclaim your greatness. 7 They will proclaim the memory of your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of your righteousness. 8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in steadfast love. 9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all he has made. 10 All your works will thank you, LORD, and your faithful ones will bless you. 11 They will speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power.
  • Isa 6:3 : 3 And they were calling to one another, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!"
  • Isa 12:6 : 6 Shout aloud and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.
  • Josh 6:10 : 10 But Joshua had commanded the people, 'Do not give a war cry, do not raise your voices, and do not say a word until the day I tell you to shout. Then shout!'
  • Josh 6:16 : 16 On the seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua said to the people, 'Shout! For the LORD has given you the city!'

Similar Verses (AI)

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    12 But many of the priests, Levites, and family heads—the elderly who had seen the first temple—were weeping loudly when they saw the foundation of this temple being laid, while many others shouted for joy.

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    10 When the builders laid the foundation of the LORD’s temple, the priests, dressed in their robes and holding trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, took their places to praise the LORD as David king of Israel had instructed.

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    1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.

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    1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.

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    1 Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.

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    29 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever.

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    3 Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is pleasant.

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    34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever.

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    1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, and His steadfast love endures forever.

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    1 Praise the LORD, for it is good to sing praises to our God; it is pleasant, and praise is fitting.

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    71%

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  • 2 Chr 34:11
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    11 They gave it to the craftsmen and builders to buy dressed stones, timber for joists, and beams for the buildings that the kings of Judah had allowed to fall into ruin.

  • 1 Kgs 6:37
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  • Neh 12:40
    70%

    40 The two thanksgiving choirs stood in the house of God. So did I and half of the officials with me.

  • Ezra 6:4
    70%

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  • 2 Chr 20:21
    70%

    21 Jehoshaphat consulted with the people and appointed singers to sing to the LORD and give praise in the splendor of his holiness as they went out ahead of the army, singing: 'Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.'

  • Ezra 5:16
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    16 Then this Sheshbazzar came and laid the foundations of the house of God in Jerusalem. And from that time until now, it has been under construction and is not yet completed.

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