Ezra 8:21

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

I proclaimed a fast there at the river Ahava so that we might humble ourselves before our God and seek from Him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from him a safe journey for us, our little ones, and all our goods.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And euen there at the water besyde Aheua, caused I a fastinge to be proclamed, yt we mighte humble oure selues before oure God, to seke of him a righte waye for us, & oure children and all oure substaunce.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And there at the Riuer, by Ahaua, I proclaimed a fast, that we might humble our selues before our God, and seeke of him a right way for vs, & for our children, and for all our substance.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And euen there at the water beside Ahaua I proclaymed a fast, that we might humble our selues before our God, and seke of hym a right way for vs, and for our children, and for all our substaunce.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And I proclaim there a fast, by the river Ahava, to afflict ourselves before our God, to seek from Him a right way for us, and for our infants, and for all our substance,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Then I gave orders for a time of going without food, there by the river Ahava, so that we might make ourselves low before our God in prayer, requesting from him a straight way for us and for our little ones and for all our substance.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek of him a straight way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    I called for a fast there by the Ahava Canal, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and seek from him a safe journey for us, our children, and all our property.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Chr 20:3 : 3 Jehoshaphat was afraid, so he resolved to seek the LORD. He proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.
  • Lev 16:29 : 29 This shall be a lasting ordinance for you: On the tenth day of the seventh month, you are to deny yourselves and do no work—whether native-born or a foreigner living among you.
  • Lev 23:29 : 29 Anyone who does not humble themselves on this very day will be cut off from their people.
  • 1 Sam 7:6 : 6 When they had gathered at Mizpah, they drew water and poured it out before the LORD. On that day, they fasted and confessed, 'We have sinned against the LORD.' And Samuel judged the Israelites at Mizpah.
  • Joel 1:14 : 14 Declare a holy fast; proclaim a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the Lord your God, and cry out to the Lord.
  • Ezra 8:15 : 15 I gathered them at the river that flows to Ahava, and we camped there for three days. I observed the people and the priests, but I found no Levites there.
  • Ps 5:8 : 8 But as for me, through the abundance of Your steadfast love, I will enter Your house. I will bow in awe toward Your holy temple.
  • Ps 8:2 : 2 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
  • Ps 107:2-8 : 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those He has redeemed from the hand of the adversary. 3 He gathered them from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. 4 They wandered in the wilderness, in a desolate place; they found no way to a city where they could settle. 5 Hungry and thirsty, their souls grew faint within them. 6 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. 7 He led them on a straight path to a city where they could settle. 8 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His steadfast love and His wonderful deeds for mankind.
  • Ps 143:8-9 : 8 Let me hear of your lovingkindness in the morning, for I trust in you. Teach me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. 9 Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, for I seek refuge in you. 10 Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
  • Prov 3:6 : 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
  • Isa 30:21 : 21 Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'
  • Isa 35:8 : 8 And there will be a highway there, called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel on it, but it will be for those who walk in that way—fools shall not wander astray.
  • Isa 42:16 : 16 I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; along unfamiliar paths, I will guide them. I will turn darkness before them into light and make the rough places level. These are the things I will do, and I will not abandon them.
  • Isa 49:10 : 10 They will neither hunger nor thirst, nor will the scorching heat or sun strike them down. For He who has compassion on them will guide them, and He will lead them beside springs of water.
  • Isa 58:3 : 3 'Why have we fasted,' they say, 'and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?' Yet on the day of your fasting, you pursue your own desires and oppress all your workers.
  • Isa 58:5 : 5 Is this the kind of fast I have chosen, only a day for people to humble themselves? Is it only for bowing one's head like a reed and for lying in sackcloth and ashes? Is that what you call a fast, a day acceptable to the Lord?
  • Jer 10:23 : 23 I know, Lord, that a person's way is not their own; it is not for them to direct their steps.
  • Jer 31:8-9 : 8 Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth. Among them will be the blind and the lame, the pregnant woman and she who is giving birth—all together. They will return as a great company. 9 They will come with weeping, and with pleas for mercy, I will lead them. I will guide them to streams of water on a straight path where they will not stumble, for I have become a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.
  • Jer 50:4-5 : 4 In those days and at that time,' declares the LORD, 'the people of Israel and the people of Judah will come together, weeping as they go, seeking the LORD their God. 5 They will ask the way to Zion and turn their faces toward it. They will come and join themselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will never be forgotten.
  • Ezra 8:31 : 31 Then we set out from the Ahava River on the twelfth day of the first month to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was upon us, and He delivered us from the hand of the enemy and from ambushes along the way.
  • Lev 16:31 : 31 It is a sabbath of complete rest for you, and you shall deny yourselves; it shall be a lasting ordinance.
  • Num 14:3 : 3 Why is the LORD bringing us to this land only to fall by the sword? Our wives and children will be taken as plunder. Wouldn't it be better for us to return to Egypt?
  • Num 14:31 : 31 But your children, whom you said would be plunder, I will bring them in to know the land that you have rejected.
  • Judg 20:26 : 26 Then all the Israelites, the entire army, went up to Bethel, wept, sat before the LORD, and fasted that day until evening. They offered burnt offerings and fellowship offerings before the LORD.
  • Joel 2:12-18 : 12 Even now, declares the LORD, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning. 13 Tear open your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and he relents from sending calamity. 14 Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave behind a blessing—grain offerings and drink offerings for the LORD your God. 15 Blow the ram’s horn in Zion! Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. 16 Gather the people, consecrate the assembly; bring together the elders, gather the children, even nursing infants. Let the bridegroom come out from his chamber and the bride from her wedding canopy. 17 Let the priests, who minister before the LORD, weep between the portico and the altar. Let them say, 'Spare your people, LORD. Do not make your heritage an object of scorn, a byword among the nations. Why should they say among the peoples, “Where is their God?”' 18 Then the LORD became jealous for his land and had pity on his people.
  • Jonah 3:5 : 5 The people of Nineveh believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least.
  • Acts 2:39 : 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.'
  • Mark 10:13-16 : 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus so he could touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the little children come to me; do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.' 15 'Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.' 16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them, and blessed them.

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