Ezra 7:18

18 You are free to use whatever is left over from the silver and gold for what you and your brothers decide is in keeping with the will of your God.

Ezra 7:18 Meaning and Commentary

Ezra 7:18

And whatsoever shall seem good to thee, and to thy brethren,
&c.] The priests, that he should think fit to take in to his assistance in this work:

to do with the rest of the silver and gold;
which should be left after the sacrifices were offered up:

that do after the will of your God;
as they should be directed by him, or was prescribed by him in the law.

Ezra 7:18 In-Context

16 along with all the silver and gold that has been collected from the generously donated offerings all over Babylon, including that from the people and the priests, for The Temple of their God in Jerusalem.
17 Use this money carefully to buy bulls, rams, lambs, and the ingredients for Grain-Offerings and Drink-Offerings and then offer them on the Altar of The Temple of your God in Jerusalem.
18 You are free to use whatever is left over from the silver and gold for what you and your brothers decide is in keeping with the will of your God.
19 Deliver to the God of Jerusalem the vessels given to you for the services of worship in The Temple of your God.
20 Whatever else you need for The Temple of your God you may pay for out of the royal bank.
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