Ezr 3:5-6 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ezra 3:5-6: 3:5-6 The catalog of sacrifices, offered even before the Temple’s foundation was laid, showed the people’s enthusiasm for faithfully worshiping God at every opportunity. They did everything exactly as they were instructed in the law. • The new moon celebrations took place on the first day of every Hebrew month; the sacrifices and blowing of trumpets reminded the people of God’s covenant with them (Num 10:10 ; 28:11-15 ). • Voluntary offerings were such gifts as money for building the Temple (Exod 35:29 ; 36:3 ). The Hebrew term can also refer to peace offerings of meat or bread that were eaten to celebrate fellowship with God (Lev 7:11-21 ).

bNum 10:10►

c28:11-15►

dExod 35:29►

fLev 7:11-21►

‏ Ezra 3:5-6

Summary for Ezra 3:5-6: 3:5-6 ^a The catalog of sacrifices, offered even before the Temple’s foundation was laid, showed the people’s enthusiasm for faithfully worshiping God at every opportunity. They did everything exactly as they were instructed in the law.

• The new moon celebrations took place on the first day of every Hebrew month; the sacrifices and blowing of trumpets reminded the people of God’s covenant with them (Num 10:10 ^b; 28:11-15 ^c).

• Voluntary offerings were such gifts as money for building the Temple (Exod 35:29 ^d; 36:3 ^e). The Hebrew term can also refer to peace offerings of meat or bread that were eaten to celebrate fellowship with God (Lev 7:11-21 ^f).