SEV Biblia, Chapter 3:3
Y asentaron el altar sobre sus basas, porque tenían miedo de los pueblos de las tierras, y ofrecieron sobre él holocaustos al SEÑOR, holocaustos a la mañana y a la tarde.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Ezra 3:3
Verse 3. They set the altar upon his bases] Rebuilt it on the same spot on which it had formerly stood. As it was necessary to keep up the Divine worship during the time they should be employed in re-edifying the temple, they first reared this altar of burnt-offerings; and all this they did, "though fear was upon them," because of the unfriendly disposition of their surrounding neighbours.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 3. And they set the altar upon his bases , etc.] Which might remain of the old altar; or the meaning is, that it was fixed and settled on the same spot where it stood before: for fear was upon them, because of the people of those countries ; and therefore they hastened to erect an altar, and offer sacrifices to the Lord, in hope that he would appear for them, and help them against their enemies; or rather, as some render the words “though fear was upon them”, etc. yet they were not deterred from the work, worship, and service of God: and they offered burnt offerings unto the Lord, even burnt offerings, morning and evening ; the daily sacrifice, as directed to ( Exodus 29:38,39).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-7 - From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but the would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us to ou duty. Have we many enemies? Then it is good to have God our Friend, an to keep up communion with him. Our fears should drive us to our knees The sacrifices for all these solemnities were a heavy expense for s poor a company; yet besides those expressly appointed, many brough free-will offerings to the Lord. And they made preparation for the building of the temple without delay: whatever God calls us to do, we may depend upon his providence to furnish us with the needful means.
Original Hebrew
ויכינו 3559 המזבח 4196 על 5921 מכונתיו 4350 כי 3588 באימה 367 עליהם 5921 מעמי 5971 הארצות 776 ויעל 5927 עליו 5921 עלות 5930 ליהוה 3068 עלות 5930 לבקר 1242 ולערב׃ 6153
