Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
that they may offer
King James Version
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Holman Bible
so that they can offer sacrifices of pleasing aroma to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
International Standard Version
so they may approach the God of Heaven with fragrant sacrifices and pray for the life of this king and his sons.
A Conservative Version
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
American Standard Version
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Amplified
so that they may offer pleasing (sweet-smelling) sacrifices to the God of heaven and pray for the life of the king and his sons.
Bible in Basic English
So that they may make offerings of a sweet smell to the God of heaven, with prayers for the life of the king and of his sons.
Darby Translation
that they may present sweet odours to the God of the heavens, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.
Julia Smith Translation
That therefore bringing near sweet odors to the God of the heavens, praying for the life of the king and his sons.
King James 2000
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet aroma unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Lexham Expanded Bible
that they may offer incense offerings to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king and his children.
Modern King James verseion
so that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savors to the God of Heaven, and pray for the life of the king and of his sons.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that they may offer sweet savours unto the God of heaven; and pray for the king's life, and for his children.
NET Bible
so that they may be offering incense to the God of heaven and may be praying for the good fortune of the king and his family.
New Heart English Bible
that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
The Emphasized Bible
that they may be offering sweet-smelling sacrifices unto the God of the heavens, - and be praying for the life of the king, and his sons.
Webster
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savors to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
World English Bible
that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Youngs Literal Translation
that they be bringing near sweet savours to the God of heaven, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Themes
intercession » Solicited » By darius, of the jews
Israel » Captivity of » Proclamation renewed by darius and artaxerxes
Kings » Should » Promote the interests of the church
Liberality » Instances of » Darius
Rulers' » Righteous » Instances of » Darius » Temple
The Second Temple » The decree of cyrus found and confirmed by darius
Interlinear
Niychowach (Aramaic)
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezra 6:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Decree Of Darius
9
When they need young bulls and sheep and lambs, for burned offerings to the God of heaven and grain, salt, wine, and oil, whatever the priests in Jerusalem say is necessary, is to be given to them day by day regularly:
10 that they may offer
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Cross References
Ezra 7:23
Whatever the God of heaven orders let it be done completely for the house of the God of heaven. Let there not be wrath against the kingdom of the king and his sons.
Jeremiah 29:7
Work for the good of the city where I have taken you as captives. Pray to Jehovah for that city. When it prospers, you will also prosper.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
Genesis 8:21
Jehovah smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: Never again will I curse the ground because of man, for the intent of his heart is evil from childhood. I will never again destroy every living creature, as I have done.
Leviticus 1:9
Wash the internal organs and legs. The priest will then burn all of it on the altar. It is a burnt offering, an offering by fire, a soothing aroma to Jehovah.
Leviticus 1:13
Wash the internal organs and the hind legs. The priest will present the sacrifice to Jehovah and burn all of it on the altar. The odor of this food offering is pleasing to Jehovah.
Ephesians 5:2
Walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us. He was an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling odor.