Ezra 6:11 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.”

Ezra 6:11 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Ezra 6:11 in 6 Bible Translations

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Ezra 6:11 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“I have also made a decree that whoever alters this message, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened on it; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.”

Ezra 6:11 — World English Bible

Ezra 6:11 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let a beam be pulled out from his house, and let him be lifted up and fastened thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this: ”

Ezra 6:11 — American Standard Version

Ezra 6:11 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“`And by me is made a decree, that any one who changeth this thing, let wood be pulled down from his house, and being raised up, let him be smitten on it, and his house let be made a dunghill for this.”

Ezra 6:11 — Young's Literal Translation

Ezra 6:11 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Also I have given order that whosoever shall alter this rescript, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon, and let his house be made a dunghill for this. ”

Ezra 6:11 — Darby Translation

Ezra 6:11 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And I haue made a decree, that whosoeuer shall alter this sentence, the wood shall be pulled downe from his house, and shall be set vp, and he shalbe hanged thereon, and his house shalbe made a dunghill for this.”

Ezra 6:11 — Geneva Bible

Ezra 6:11 in Context — Ezra 6

9 And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:

10 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.

11 Also I have made a decree, that whosoever shall alter this word, let timber be pulled down from his house, and being set up, let him be hanged thereon; and let his house be made a dunghill for this.

12 And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.

13 Then Tatnai, governor on this side the river, Shethar–boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.

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What Does Ezra 6:11 Mean?

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