Ezra 6:10
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet smells to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
American King James Version (AKJV)
That they may offer sacrifices of sweet smells to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
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.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savour unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Clarke's Ezra 6:10 Bible Commentary
And pray for the life of the king, and of his sons - Even heathens believed that offerings made in their behalf to the God of the Jews would be available. And this principle has had considerable influence in certain states where there was even a form of religion established by the law, to induce them to tolerate other forms, that the state might have the benefit of their prayers.
