1 In the thirtieth year after the ruin of the city, I was in Baḇel, and lay troubled upon my bed, and my thoughts overwhelmed my heart; 2 for I saw the desolation of Tsiyon, and the wealth of those who dwelt in Baḇel. 3 And my spirit was greatly Read more
1 And the messenger that was sent to me, whose name was Uri’ĕl, answered me 2 and said, “Your heart has gone too far regarding this world, and do you think to understand the way of the Most High?” 3 Then I said, “Yes, my master.” And he answered me, Read more
1 “But regarding the signs, see, the days shall come, that those who dwell upon the earth shall be taken in a great number, and the Way of truth shall be hidden, and the land shall be barren of belief. 2 “But wickedness shall be increased above that which you Read more
1 And He said to me, “In the beginning, when the earth was made, before the borders of the world stood, or the winds ever blew; 2 before it thundered and lightning struck, or before the foundations of paradise were laid; 3 before the lovely flowers were seen, or ever Read more
1 And when I had finished speaking these words, the messenger who had been sent to me the nights before was sent to me. 2 And he said to me, “Rise, Ezra, and hear the words that I have come to tell you.” 3 And I said, “Speak on, my Read more
1 And he answered me, saying, “The Most High has made this world for many, but the world to come for few. 2 “I shall tell you a parable, Ezra; just as when you ask the earth, it shall say to you, that it gives much clay from which earthen Read more
1 Then He answered me, and said, “Measure the time diligently in itself; and when you see some of the signs past, which I have told you before, 2 then you shall understand, that it is the very same time, wherein the Most High shall begin to avenge the world Read more
1 “And it so came to be, that when my son had entered into his wedding room, he fell down, and died. 2 “Then we all put out the lamps, and all my neighbors rose up to comfort me; so I remained quiet to the evening of the second day. Read more
1 Then I saw a dream, and see, an eagle came up from the sea, which had twelve feathered wings and three heads. 2 And I looked, and see, it spread its wings over all the earth, and all the winds of the air blew on it, and were gathered Read more
1 And it came to be, while the lion spoke these words to the eagle, I looked, 2 and see, the head that remained and the four wings appeared no more, and the two went forward and appointed themselves to reign, and their reign was short, but full of unrest. Read more