Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James 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.
Holman Bible
They sang with praise and thanksgiving to the Lord: “For He is good; His faithful love to Israel endures forever.”
International Standard Version
And they sang in unison to one another, giving thanks to the LORD: "He is good, and his gracious love to Israel endures forever." And all the people shouted out loudly in praise to the LORD when the foundation of the LORD's Temple was laid.
A Conservative Version
And they sang one to another in praising and giving thanks to LORD, [saying], For he is good, for his loving kindness [is] forever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised LORD, because the fo
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
They sang [responsively], praising and giving thanks to the Lord, saying, “For He is good, for His lovingkindness (mercy) toward Israel endures forever.” 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.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
And they sang alternately together in praising and giving thanks to Jehovah: For he is good, for his loving-kindness endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout to the praise of Jehovah, because the foundation of the house of Jehovah was laid.
Julia Smith Translation
And they will answer in praising and in confessing to Jehovah, for he is good, for his mercy forever upon Israel. And all the people shouted a great shout in praising to Jehovah, for the foundation of the house of Jehovah.
King James 2000
And they sang together responsively in praising and giving thanks unto 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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they {sang responsively}, with praising and thanksgiving to Yahweh [saying], "For he is good, for his loyal love is everlasting for Israel." And all of the people responded with a great shout of joyful acclaim in praise to Yahweh because the house of Yahweh was laid.
Modern King James verseion
And they sang, praising and giving thanks to Jehovah, because He is good, for His mercy endures forever 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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they sang together, giving praise and thanks unto the LORD; because he is gracious, and because his mercy endureth forever upon Israel. And all the people shouted loud in praising the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
They sang to one another in praising and giving thanks to the LORD, "For he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever toward Israel." All the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
The Emphasized Bible
And, when they made responses in offering praise and in giving thanks unto Yahweh - For he is good, for, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness, upon Israel, then, all the people, shouted with a great shout, in offering praise unto Yahweh, over the laying of the foundation of the house of Yahweh.
Webster
And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks to the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever towards 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.
World English Bible
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.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Cymbal » Used on special occasions » Laying of the foundation of the second temple
Jeshua » Also called joshua » Rebuilt the temple
Joy » Instances of » When the foundation of the second temple was laid
Music » Youthful » Singing » Examples of
Praise » Exemplified » Priests and levites
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Supervise the building of the new temple
Temple » The second » Restored by zerubbabel
The Second Temple » Solemnities connected with laying the foundation of
Topics
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezra 3:11
Prayers for Ezra 3:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Foundation Of The Temple Is Laid
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When the builders laid the foundation of the Temple of Jehovah, the priests, dressed in their robes, took their places with horns, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with brass instruments, to give praise to Jehovah in the way ordered by David, king of Israel.
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Phrases
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to Jehovah because he is good, because his mercy endures forever!
1 Chronicles 16:41
With Zadok and his relatives were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of the Levites who had been selected. They were chosen by name, to give thanks to Jehovah by singing, because His mercy endures forever.
2 Chronicles 7:3
When all the Israelites saw the fire come down and Jehovah's glory on the Temple, they knelt down with their faces on the pavement. They worshiped and praised Jehovah. They said: He is good; his mercy (lovingkindness) endures forever.
Nehemiah 12:24
The chiefs of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua, the son of Kadmiel, with their brothers opposite them, to give blessing and praise as ordered by David, the man of God, watch against watch.
Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good. His loving kindness endures forever.
Nehemiah 12:40
So the two bands of those who gave praise took up their positions in the house of God, and I and half of the chiefs with me:
Psalm 106:1
Praise Jehovah! Oh give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good and His loving-kindness endures forever.
Jeremiah 33:11
Yes, you will hear the sounds of joy and happiness and the sounds of brides and grooms. You will hear those who bring thank offerings to Jehovah's Temple.' 'They will say: Give thanks to Jehovah of Hosts because Jehovah is good, because his mercy endures forever. I will restore the prosperity of the land to what they were before,' says Jehovah.
Exodus 15:21
Miriam sang to them: Sing to Jehovah. He has won a glorious victory. He has thrown horses and their riders into the sea.
Joshua 6:5
When you hear a long blast with the ram's horn, all the people will shout with a great shout. The wall of the city will fall down flat, and the people will go up, every man straight in to the city.
Joshua 6:10
Joshua commanded the people, saying: You will not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither will any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout. Then you will shout.
Joshua 6:16
On the seventh time when the priest blew the trumpets, Joshua said to the people: Shout for Jehovah has given you the city.
Psalm 24:7-10
Lift your heads, you gates. Be lifted up, you ancient doors, so that the king of glory will come in.
Psalm 47:1
([Sons of Korah]) O clap your hands, all you people. Shout to God with the voice of joy.
Psalm 47:5
God has ascended with a shout, Jehovah with the sound of a trumpet.
Psalm 102:13-14
You will arise and have compassion on Zion. It is time to be gracious to her for the appointed time has come.
Psalm 103:17
But the loving kindness of Jehovah is from everlasting to everlasting on those who reverence him, and his righteousness is to the sons of sons.
Psalm 118:1
O Give thanks to Jehovah because he is good and his loving kindness is eternal.
Psalm 135:3
Praise Jehovah for Jehovah is good! Sing praises to his name for it is delightful (pleasant).
Psalm 136:1-26
Give thanks to Jehovah, for he is good. His loving kindness is everlasting.
Psalm 145:1-11
([Psalm of David]) I will praise you, my God and King! I will consecrate your name forever and ever.
Isaiah 6:3
They called to one another: Holy, holy, holy is Jehovah of Hosts. All the earth is full of his glory.
Isaiah 12:6
Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.
Isaiah 44:23
Shout for joy, you heavens! Shout, deep places of the earth! Shout for joy, mountains, and every tree of the forest! Jehovah has shown his greatness by saving his people Israel.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king comes to you! He is righteous having salvation. He is humble, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the son of a she ass.
Luke 1:50
His mercy is to all generations for all who respect him.
Revelation 21:10-14
He carried me away in spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me that great city, the holy city Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from God.