# 5 Ezra (2 Esdras 1–2) - Author: Anonymous - Latin title: *Liber Ezrae quintus* - Date: 2nd–3rd century (disputed) - Source: R. L. Bensly and M. R. James, The Fourth Book of Ezra: The Latin Version Edited from the MSS, Texts and Studies 3.2 (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1895), pp. 1–6 (chapters 1–2) and 72–81 (chapters 15–16), text of the French manuscripts S and A - Translation: Claude, from the original text, unless a passage says otherwise; each passage below gives the translator - Editions and translations: A. F. J. Klijn, Der lateinische Text der Apokalypse des Esra, TU 131 (Berlin, 1983) - Work page: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/ - Passages: 88 ## 5 Ezra 1.1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-1 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Liber Ezrae prophetae secundus, filii Sarei, filii Azarei, filii Helchiae, filii Salame, filii Sadoch, filii Acitob, ### English translation (Claude) The second book of the prophet Ezra, son of Seraiah, son of Azariah, son of Hilkiah, son of Shallum, son of Zadok, son of Ahitub, ### Translation notes - 5 Ezra (2 Esdras 1–2 in the English Apocrypha) is a Christian writing of the 2nd or 3rd century, put under Ezra's name and later attached to 4 Ezra; it is not part of the 66-book canon. Translated from the Latin (Bensly–James 1895). ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.1 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-1). ## 5 Ezra 1.2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-2 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Filii Achiae, filii Finees, filii Heli, filii Ameriae, filii Aziei, filii Marimoth, filii Arna, filii Oziae, filii Borith, filii Abissei, filii Finees, fili Eleazar, ### English translation (Claude) son of Ahijah, son of Phinehas, son of Eli, son of Amariah, son of Aziah, son of Meraioth, son of Arna, son of Uzzi, son of Borith, son of Abishua, son of Phinehas, son of Eleazar, ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.2 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-2). ## 5 Ezra 1.3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-3 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Filii Aaron ex tribu Leui, qui fuit captiuus in regione Medorum, in regno Artarxersis regis Persarum. ### English translation (Claude) son of Aaron, of the tribe of Levi, who was a captive in the land of the Medes, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of the Persians. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.3 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-3). ## 5 Ezra 1.4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-4 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et factum est uerbum domini ad me dicens: ### English translation (Claude) And the word of the Lord came to me, saying: ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.4 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-4). ## 5 Ezra 1.5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-5 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Vade et nuntia populo meo facinora ipsorum et filiis eorum iniquitates, quas in me admiserunt, ut nuntient filiis filiorum suorum. ### English translation (Claude) Go and declare to my people their crimes, and to their sons the iniquities they have committed against me, so that they may declare them to their sons' sons. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.5 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-5). ## 5 Ezra 1.6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-6 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Quia peccata parentum illorum in illis creuerunt: obliti enim me sacrificauerunt dis alienis. ### English translation (Claude) For the sins of their parents have grown great in them: they forgot me and sacrificed to foreign gods. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.6 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-6). ## 5 Ezra 1.7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-7 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Nonne ego eos eduxi de terra Aegypti, de domo seruitutis? Ipsi autem irritauerunt me et consilia mea spreuerunt. ### English translation (Claude) Did I not bring them out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage? But they provoked me and despised my counsels. ### Scripture references - Exod 20:2: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.7 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-7). ## 5 Ezra 1.8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-8 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Tu autem excute comam capitis tui et proice omnia mala super illos, quoniam non obaudierunt legi meae; populus autem indisciplinatus. ### English translation (Claude) But you, shake out the hair of your head and cast all evils upon them, for they have not obeyed my law; it is an undisciplined people. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.8 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-8). ## 5 Ezra 1.9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-9 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Vsquequo eos sustinebo, quibus tanta beneficia contuli? ### English translation (Claude) How long shall I bear with them, on whom I have bestowed such benefits? ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.9 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-9). ## 5 Ezra 1.10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-10 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Reges multos propter eos subuerti, Pharaonem cum pueris suis et omnem exercitum eius percussi. ### English translation (Claude) For their sake I overthrew many kings; I struck down Pharaoh with his servants and all his army. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.10 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-10). ## 5 Ezra 1.11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-11 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Omnes gentes a facie eorum perdidi et in oriente prouinciarum duarum populum, Tyri et Sidonis, dissipaui et omnes aduersarios eorum interfeci. ### English translation (Claude) I destroyed all nations before them, and in the east I scattered the people of two provinces, Tyre and Sidon, and I killed all their enemies. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.11 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-11). ## 5 Ezra 1.12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-12 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Tu uero loquere ad eos dicens: haec dicit dominus: ### English translation (Claude) But you, speak to them, saying: Thus says the Lord: ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.12 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-12). ## 5 Ezra 1.13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-13 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Nempe ego uos mare traieci et plateas uobis in inuio munitas exhibui; ducem uobis dedi Moysen et Aaron sacerdotem; ### English translation (Claude) Surely I brought you across the sea, and in the trackless place I made fortified roads for you; I gave you Moses as leader and Aaron as priest; ### Scripture references - Exod 14:21–22: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.13 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-13). ## 5 Ezra 1.14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-14 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Lucem uobis per columnam ignis praestiti et magna mirabilia feci in uobis. uos autem mei obliti estis, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) I gave you light by a pillar of fire and did great wonders among you. Yet you have forgotten me, says the Lord. ### Scripture references - Exod 13:21: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.14 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-14). ## 5 Ezra 1.15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-15 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Haec dicit dominus omnipotens: coturnix uobis in signo fuit, castra uobis ad tutelam dedi, et illic murmurastis, ### English translation (Claude) Thus says the Lord almighty: the quail was a sign to you; I gave you a camp for your protection, and there you grumbled, ### Scripture references - Num 11:31–34: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.15 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-15). ## 5 Ezra 1.16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-16 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et non triumphastis in nomine meo de perditione inimicorum uestrorum, sed adhuc nunc usque murmuratis. ### English translation (Claude) and you did not triumph in my name over the destruction of your enemies, but even until now you grumble. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.16 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-16). ## 5 Ezra 1.17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-17 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Vbi sunt beneficia quae praestiti uobis? nonne in deserto cum esuriretis et sitiretis proclamastis ad me dicentes: ### English translation (Claude) Where are the benefits I bestowed on you? When you were hungry and thirsty in the desert, did you not cry out to me, saying: ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.17 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-17). ## 5 Ezra 1.18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-18 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Vtquid nos in desertum istud adduxisti interficere nos? melius nobis fuerat seruire Aegyptiis quam mori in deserto hoc. ### English translation (Claude) "Why have you brought us into this desert to kill us? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in this desert." ### Scripture references - Exod 14:11–12: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.18 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-18). ## 5 Ezra 1.19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-19 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Ego dolui gemitos uestros et dedi mannam uobis in escam, panem angelorum manducastis. ### English translation (Claude) I grieved at your groaning and gave you manna for food; you ate the bread of angels. ### Scripture references - Ps 78:24–25 (77:24-Ps LXX): allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.19 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-19). ## 5 Ezra 1.20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-20 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Nonne cum sitiretis petram excidi, et fluxerunt aquae in satietate? propter aestus folia arborum uos texi. ### English translation (Claude) When you were thirsty, did I not split the rock, and waters flowed in abundance? Against the heat I covered you with the leaves of trees. ### Scripture references - Exod 17:6: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.20 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-20). ## 5 Ezra 1.21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-21 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Diuisi uobis terras pingues, Chananeos et Ferezeos et Philistinos a facie uestra proieci. quid faciam uobis adhuc? dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) I divided fertile lands among you; I drove out the Canaanites, the Perizzites and the Philistines before you. What more shall I do for you? says the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.21 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-21). ## 5 Ezra 1.22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-22 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Haec dicit dominus omnipotens: in deserto cum essetis in flumine amaro sitientes et blasphemantes nomen meum, ### English translation (Claude) Thus says the Lord almighty: when you were in the desert, thirsty at the bitter river and blaspheming my name, ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.22 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-22). ## 5 Ezra 1.23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-23 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Non ignem uobis pro blasphemiis dedi, sed mittens lignum in aqua dulce feci flumen. ### English translation (Claude) I did not send you fire for your blasphemies, but threw a tree into the water and made the river sweet. ### Scripture references - Exod 15:23–25: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.23 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-23). ## 5 Ezra 1.24 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-24 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Quid tibi faciam, Iacob? noluisti me obaudire, Iuda. transferam me ad alias gentes et dabo eis nomen meum, ut custodiant legitima mea. ### English translation (Claude) What shall I do to you, Jacob? You would not obey me, Judah. I will turn to other nations and give them my name, so that they may keep my statutes. ### Translation notes - The theme of chapters 1–2: God turns from Israel to 'a people that is coming' from the nations; the work's polemic is translated as written. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.24 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-24). ## 5 Ezra 1.25 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-25 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Quoniam me dereliquistis, et ego uos derelinquam: petentibus uobis a me misericordiam, non miserebor uestri. ### English translation (Claude) Since you have forsaken me, I too will forsake you; when you ask me for mercy, I will not have mercy on you. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.25 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-25). ## 5 Ezra 1.26 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-26 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Quando inuocabitis me, ego non exaudiam uos: maculastis enim manus uestras sanguine, et pedes uestri inpigri sunt ad committenda homicidia. ### English translation (Claude) When you call upon me, I will not hear you; for you have defiled your hands with blood, and your feet are swift to commit murder. ### Scripture references - Isa 1:15: allusion, medium confidence - Isa 59:7: allusion, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.26 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-26). ## 5 Ezra 1.27 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-27 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Non quasi me dereliquistis sed uos ipsos, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) It is not as though you have forsaken me, but yourselves, says the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.27 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-27). ## 5 Ezra 1.28 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-28 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Haec dicit dominus omnipotens: nonne ego uos rogaui ut pater filios et ut mater filias et nutrix paruulos suos, ### English translation (Claude) Thus says the Lord almighty: did I not plead with you as a father with his sons, as a mother with her daughters, and a nurse with her little ones, ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.28 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-28). ## 5 Ezra 1.29 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-29 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Vt essetis mihi in populum, et ego uobis in deum, et uos mihi in filios, et ego uobis in patrem? ### English translation (Claude) that you should be my people and I your God, that you should be my sons and I your father? ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.29 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-29). ## 5 Ezra 1.30 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-30 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Ita uos collegi ut gallina pullos suos sub alas suas. modo autem quid faciam uobis? proiciam uos a facie mea. ### English translation (Claude) So I gathered you as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But now, what shall I do to you? I will cast you out from my presence. ### Scripture references - Matt 23:37: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.30 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-30). ## 5 Ezra 1.31 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-31 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Oblationes mihi cum obtuleritis, auertam faciem meam a uobis; dies enim festos uestros et neomenias et circumcisiones carnis repudiaui. ### English translation (Claude) When you bring offerings to me, I will turn my face from you; for I have rejected your feast days, your new moons and your circumcisions of the flesh. ### Scripture references - Isa 1:13–14: allusion, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.31 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-31). ## 5 Ezra 1.32 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-32 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Ego misi pueros meos prophetas ad uos, quos acceptos interfecistis et laniastis corpora illorum: quorum sanguinem exquiram, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) I sent you my servants the prophets, whom you took and killed, and you tore their bodies to pieces; their blood I will require, says the Lord. ### Scripture references - Matt 23:34–35: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.32 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-32). ## 5 Ezra 1.33 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-33 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Haec dicit dominus omnipotens: domus uestra deserta est, proiciam uos sicut uentus stipulam. ### English translation (Claude) Thus says the Lord almighty: your house is desolate; I will drive you out as the wind drives straw. ### Scripture references - Matt 23:38: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.33 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-33). ## 5 Ezra 1.34 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-34 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et filii procreationem non facient, quoniam mandatum meum uobiscum neglexerunt et quod malum est coram me fecerunt. ### English translation (Claude) And your sons will not have children, because with you they have neglected my commandment and have done what is evil before me. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.34 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-34). ## 5 Ezra 1.35 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-35 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Tradam domus uestras populo uenienti, qui me non audientes credunt; quibus signa non ostendi, facient quae praecepi. ### English translation (Claude) I will give your houses to a people that is coming, who without having heard me believe; to whom I have shown no signs, yet they will do what I have commanded. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.35 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-35). ## 5 Ezra 1.36 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-36 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Prophetas non uiderunt et memorabuntur antiquitatum eorum. ### English translation (Claude) They have not seen the prophets, yet they will remember their ancient words. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.36 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-36). ## 5 Ezra 1.37 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-37 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Testor populi uenientis gratiam, cuius paruuli exultant cum laetitia, me non uidentes oculis carnalibus, sed spiritu credent quae dixi. ### English translation (Claude) I call to witness the gratitude of the people that is coming, whose little ones rejoice with gladness: they do not see me with bodily eyes, but in spirit they will believe what I have said. ### Scripture references - John 20:29: echo, medium confidence - 1 Pet 1:8: echo, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.37 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-37). ## 5 Ezra 1.38 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-38 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et nunc, pater, aspice cum gloria et uide populum uenientem ab oriente, ### English translation (Claude) And now, father, look with glory and see the people coming from the east, ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.38 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-38). ## 5 Ezra 1.39 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-39 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Quibus dabo ducatum Abraham, Isaac et Iacob et Osee et Amos et Micheae et Johelis et Abdiae et Ionae ### English translation (Claude) to whom I will give as leaders Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and Hosea and Amos and Micah and Joel and Obadiah and Jonah, ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.39 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-39). ## 5 Ezra 1.40 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-40 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et Naum et Abacuc, Sophoniae, Aggei, Zachariae et Malachiae, qui et angelus domini uocatus est. ### English translation (Claude) and Nahum and Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi, who is also called the messenger of the Lord. ### Scripture references - Mal 1:1: allusion, medium confidence ### Translation notes - Malachi means 'my messenger' (Mal 1:1; 3:1). ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 1.40 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-1-40). ## 5 Ezra 2.1 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-1 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Haec dicit dominus: ego eduxi populum istum de seruitute, quibus mandata dedi per pueros meos prophetas, quos audire noluerunt, sed irrita fecerunt mea consilia. ### English translation (Claude) Thus says the Lord: I brought this people out of bondage, and I gave them commandments through my servants the prophets, whom they would not hear, but made my counsels void. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.1 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-1). ## 5 Ezra 2.2 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-2 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Mater, quae eos generauit, dicit illis: ite, filii, quia ego uidua sum et derelicta: ### English translation (Claude) The mother who bore them says to them: Go, my sons, for I am a widow and forsaken. ### Translation notes - The 'mother' is Jerusalem, Zion, or the Church. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.2 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-2). ## 5 Ezra 2.3 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-3 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Educaui uos cum laetitia et amisi uos cum luctu et tristitia, quoniam peccastis coram domino deo et quod malum est coram me fecistis. ### English translation (Claude) I brought you up with gladness and have lost you with mourning and sorrow, for you have sinned before the Lord God and done what is evil before me. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.3 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-3). ## 5 Ezra 2.4 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-4 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Modo autem quid faciam uobis? ego enim uidua sum et derelicta: ite, filii, et petite a domino misericordiam. ### English translation (Claude) But now what shall I do for you? For I am a widow and forsaken. Go, my sons, and ask the Lord for mercy. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.4 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-4). ## 5 Ezra 2.5 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-5 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Ego autem te, pater, testem inuoco super matrem filiorum, quia noluerunt testamentum meum seruare, ### English translation (Claude) And I call on you, father, as a witness against the mother of these sons, for they would not keep my covenant, ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.5 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-5). ## 5 Ezra 2.6 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-6 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Vt des eis confusionem et matrem eorum in direptionem, ne generatio eorum fiat. ### English translation (Claude) that you may bring them to confusion and their mother to plunder, so that they may have no offspring. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.6 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-6). ## 5 Ezra 2.7 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-7 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Dispergantur in gentes, nomina eorum deleantur a terra, quoniam spreuerunt testamentum meum. ### English translation (Claude) Let them be scattered among the nations; let their names be blotted out from the earth, for they have despised my covenant. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.7 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-7). ## 5 Ezra 2.8 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-8 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Vae tibi, Assur, qui abscondis iniquos penes te! gens mala, memorare quid fecerim Sodomae et Gomorrae, ### English translation (Claude) Woe to you, Assyria, who hide the unrighteous with you! Wicked nation, remember what I did to Sodom and Gomorrah, ### Scripture references - Gen 19:24–25: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.8 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-8). ## 5 Ezra 2.9 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-9 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Quorum terra iacet in piceis glebis et aggeribus cinerum: sic dabo eos qui me non audierunt, dicit dominus omnipotens. ### English translation (Claude) whose land lies in clods of pitch and heaps of ashes: so I will make those who have not listened to me, says the Lord almighty. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.9 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-9). ## 5 Ezra 2.10 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-10 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Haec dicit dominus ad Ezram: adnuntia populo meo, quoniam dabo eis regnum Hierusalem, quod daturus eram Israel. ### English translation (Claude) Thus says the Lord to Ezra: Tell my people that I will give them the kingdom of Jerusalem which I was going to give to Israel. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.10 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-10). ## 5 Ezra 2.11 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-11 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et sumam mihi gloriam illorum et dabo eis tabernacula aeterna, quae praeparaueram illis. ### English translation (Claude) And I will take their glory for myself, and give to these the eternal tabernacles which I had prepared for those. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.11 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-11). ## 5 Ezra 2.12 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-12 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Lignum uitae erit illis in odorem unguenti, et non laborabunt neque fatigabuntur. ### English translation (Claude) The tree of life shall be for them a fragrant ointment, and they shall not labour or grow weary. ### Scripture references - Rev 22:2: allusion, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.12 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-12). ## 5 Ezra 2.13 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-13 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Petite et accipietis, rogate uobis dies paucos ut minorentur; iam paratum est uobis regnum: uigilate. ### English translation (Claude) Ask and you will receive; pray that the days left to you may be few, that they may be shortened. The kingdom is already prepared for you: watch! ### Scripture references - Matt 7:7: allusion, high confidence - Matt 24:22: echo, medium confidence - Matt 25:34: echo, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.13 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-13). ## 5 Ezra 2.14 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-14 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Testare, testare caelum et terram, omisi enim malum et creaui bonum, quia uiuo ego, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) Call heaven and earth to witness, call them to witness: for I have left evil behind and created good, for I live, says the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.14 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-14). ## 5 Ezra 2.15 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-15 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Mater, complectere filios tuos, educa illos cum laetitia sicut columba, confirma pedes eorum, quoniam te elegi, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) Mother, embrace your sons; bring them up with gladness like a dove; make their feet firm, for I have chosen you, says the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.15 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-15). ## 5 Ezra 2.16 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-16 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et resuscitabo mortuos de locis suis et de monumentis educam illos, quoniam cognoui nomen meum in illis. ### English translation (Claude) And I will raise the dead from their places and bring them out of the tombs, for I have recognized my name in them. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.16 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-16). ## 5 Ezra 2.17 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-17 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Noli timere, mater filiorum, quoniam te elegi, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) Do not fear, mother of the sons, for I have chosen you, says the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.17 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-17). ## 5 Ezra 2.18 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-18 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Mittam tibi adiutorium pueros meos Isaiam et Hieremiam, ad quorum consilium sanctificaui et paraui tibi arbores XII grauatas uariis fructibus ### English translation (Claude) I will send you my servants Isaiah and Jeremiah to help you; at their counsel I have sanctified and prepared for you twelve trees laden with various fruits, ### Scripture references - Rev 22:2: allusion, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.18 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-18). ## 5 Ezra 2.19 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-19 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et totidem fontes fluentes lac et mel et montes inmensos septem habentes rosam et lilium, in quibus gaudio replebo filios tuos. ### English translation (Claude) and as many springs flowing with milk and honey, and seven immense mountains on which roses and lilies grow, with which I will fill your sons with joy. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.19 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-19). ## 5 Ezra 2.20 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-20 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Viduam iustifica, pupillo iudica, egenti da, orfanum tuere, nudum uesti, ### English translation (Claude) Give justice to the widow, judge for the fatherless, give to the needy, defend the orphan, clothe the naked, ### Scripture references - Isa 1:17: allusion, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.20 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-20). ## 5 Ezra 2.21 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-21 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Confractum et debilem cura, claudum inridere noli, tutare mancum et caecum ad uisionem claritatis meae admitte, ### English translation (Claude) care for the broken and the weak, do not mock the lame, protect the maimed, and admit the blind to the sight of my splendour. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.21 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-21). ## 5 Ezra 2.22 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-22 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Senem et iuuenem intra muros tuos serua, ### English translation (Claude) Keep the old and the young within your walls. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.22 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-22). ## 5 Ezra 2.23 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-23 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Mortuos ubi inueneris, signans commenda sepulchro, et dabo tibi primam sessionem in resurrectione mea. ### English translation (Claude) Wherever you find the dead, seal them and commit them to the tomb, and I will give you the first seat in my resurrection. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.23 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-23). ## 5 Ezra 2.24 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-24 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Pausa et quiesce, populus meus, quia ueniet requies tua. ### English translation (Claude) Pause and be quiet, my people, for your rest will come. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.24 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-24). ## 5 Ezra 2.25 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-25 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Nutrix bona, nutri filios tuos, confirma enim pedes eorum. ### English translation (Claude) Good nurse, nourish your sons; make their feet firm. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.25 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-25). ## 5 Ezra 2.26 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-26 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Seruos quos tibi dedi, nemo ex eis interiet, ego enim eos requiram de numero tuo, ### English translation (Claude) Of the servants I have given you, not one shall perish, for I will require them from among your number. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.26 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-26). ## 5 Ezra 2.27 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-27 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Noli satagere, cum uenerit enim dies pressurae et angustiae, alii plorabunt et tristes erunt, tu autem hilaris et copiosa eris. ### English translation (Claude) Do not be anxious; for when the day of distress and anguish comes, others will weep and be sad, but you will be joyful and abundant. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.27 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-27). ## 5 Ezra 2.28 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-28 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Zelabunt gentes et nihil aduersus te poterunt, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) The nations will be jealous, but they will be able to do nothing against you, says the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.28 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-28). ## 5 Ezra 2.29 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-29 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Manus meae tegent te, ne filii tui gehennam uideant. ### English translation (Claude) My hands will cover you, so that your sons do not see Gehenna. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.29 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-29). ## 5 Ezra 2.30 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-30 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Iocundare, mater, cum filiis tuis, quia ego te eripiam, dicit dominus. ### English translation (Claude) Rejoice, mother, with your sons, for I will deliver you, says the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.30 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-30). ## 5 Ezra 2.31 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-31 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Filios tuos dormientes memorare, quoniam ego eos educam de latibulis terrae et misericordiam cum illis faciam, quoniam misericors sum, dicit dominus omnipotens. ### English translation (Claude) Remember your sons who sleep, for I will bring them out of the hiding places of the earth and show mercy to them, for I am merciful, says the Lord almighty. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.31 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-31). ## 5 Ezra 2.32 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-32 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Amplectere natos tuos usque dum uenio et praedica illis misericordiam, quoniam exuberant fontes mei, et gratia mea non deficiet. ### English translation (Claude) Embrace your children until I come, and proclaim mercy to them, for my springs overflow and my grace will not fail. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.32 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-32). ## 5 Ezra 2.33 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-33 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Ego Ezra accepi praeceptum a domino in monte Choreb, ut irem ad Israel; ad quos cum uenirem, reprobauerunt me et respuerunt mandatum domini. ### English translation (Claude) I, Ezra, received a command from the Lord on Mount Horeb to go to Israel; but when I came to them, they rejected me and spurned the Lord's commandment. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.33 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-33). ## 5 Ezra 2.34 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-34 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Ideoque uobis dico, gentes, quae auditis et intellegitis: expectate pastorem uestrum, requiem aeternitatis dabit uobis, quoniam in proximo est ille, qui in finem saeculi adueniet. ### English translation (Claude) Therefore I say to you, nations who hear and understand: wait for your shepherd; he will give you everlasting rest, for he is near at hand who will come at the end of the age. ### Scripture references - John 10:11: echo, low confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.34 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-34). ## 5 Ezra 2.35 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-35 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Parati estote ad praemia regni, quia lux perpetua lucebit uobis per aeternitatem temporis. ### English translation (Claude) Be ready for the rewards of the kingdom, for everlasting light will shine on you through all eternity. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.35 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-35). ## 5 Ezra 2.36 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-36 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Fugite umbram saeculi huius, accipite iocunditatem gloriae uestrae; ego testor palam saluatorem meum. ### English translation (Claude) Flee the shadow of this age; receive the joy of your glory. I openly call my Saviour to witness. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.36 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-36). ## 5 Ezra 2.37 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-37 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Commendatum domini accipite et iocundamini gratias agentes ei qui uos ad caelestia regna uocauit. ### English translation (Claude) Receive what the Lord has entrusted to you, and rejoice, giving thanks to him who has called you to the heavenly kingdoms. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.37 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-37). ## 5 Ezra 2.38 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-38 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Surgite et state et uidete numerum Signatorum in conuiuio domini. ### English translation (Claude) Rise and stand, and see the number of those who are sealed at the feast of the Lord. ### Scripture references - Rev 7:4: allusion, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.38 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-38). ## 5 Ezra 2.39 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-39 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Qui se de umbra saeculi transtulerunt, splendidas tunicas a domino acceperunt. ### English translation (Claude) Those who have passed from the shadow of this age have received shining robes from the Lord. ### Scripture references - Rev 7:9: allusion, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.39 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-39). ## 5 Ezra 2.40 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-40 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Recipe, Sion, numerum tuum et conclude candidatos tuos, qui legem domini compleuerunt. ### English translation (Claude) Take again, Zion, your full number, and close the roll of your people clothed in white, who have fulfilled the law of the Lord. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.40 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-40). ## 5 Ezra 2.41 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-41 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Filiorum tuorum, quos optabas, plenus est numerus, roga imperium domini, ut sanctificetur populus tuus, qui uocatus est ab initio. ### English translation (Claude) The number of your sons whom you longed for is complete; ask the Lord's authority that your people, who have been called from the beginning, may be made holy. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.41 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-41). ## 5 Ezra 2.42 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-42 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Ego Ezra uidi in monte Sion turbam magnam, quam numerare non potui, et omnes canticis conlaudabant dominum. ### English translation (Claude) I, Ezra, saw on Mount Zion a great crowd which I could not number, and all were praising the Lord with songs. ### Scripture references - Rev 7:9: allusion, high confidence - Rev 14:1: allusion, high confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.42 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-42). ## 5 Ezra 2.43 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-43 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et in medio eorum erat iuuenis statura celsus, eminentior omnibus illis, et singulis eorum capitibus inponebat coronas, et magis exaltabatur: ego autem miraculo tenebar. ### English translation (Claude) In their midst was a young man of great stature, taller than all of them, and on each of their heads he was placing crowns, and he was more and more exalted. And I was held in wonder. ### Translation notes - The young man is identified in 2:47 as the Son of God crowning the martyrs who confessed him. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.43 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-43). ## 5 Ezra 2.44 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-44 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Tunc interrogaui angelum et dixi: qui sunt hi, domine? ### English translation (Claude) Then I asked the angel and said: Who are these, lord? ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.44 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-44). ## 5 Ezra 2.45 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-45 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Qui respondens dixit mihi: hi sunt qui mortalem tunicam deposuerunt et inmortalem sumpserunt et confessi sunt nomen dei: modo coronantur et accipiunt palmas. ### English translation (Claude) He answered and said to me: These are they who have put off the mortal garment and put on the immortal, and have confessed the name of God; now they are being crowned and receive palms. ### Scripture references - Rev 7:13–14: allusion, high confidence - 1 Cor 15:53: echo, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.45 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-45). ## 5 Ezra 2.46 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-46 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Et dixi ad angelum: ille iuuenis quis est, qui eis coronas inponit et palmas in manus tradit? ### English translation (Claude) And I said to the angel: Who is that young man who places crowns on them and puts palms in their hands? ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.46 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-46). ## 5 Ezra 2.47 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-47 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Qui respondens dixit mihi: ipse est filius dei, quem in saeculo confessi sunt. ego autem magnificare eos coepi, qui fortiter pro nomine domini steterunt. ### English translation (Claude) He answered and said to me: He is the Son of God, whom they confessed in the world. And I began to praise those who had stood bravely for the name of the Lord. ### Scripture references - Matt 10:32: echo, medium confidence ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.47 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-47). ## 5 Ezra 2.48 - URL: https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-48 - Source: Bensly-James 1895 - Translation: Claude (claude-opus-5-5), 2026-09-27 ### Latin text Tunc dixit mihi angelus: uade, adnuntia populo meo, qualia et quanta mirabilia domini dei uidisti. ### English translation (Claude) Then the angel said to me: Go, tell my people what great and wonderful works of the Lord God you have seen. ### Citation (SBL) 5 Ezra 2.48 (Bensly-James 1895; trans. Sophia Scriptura, https://sophiascriptura.com/fathers/esdrae-quintus/1-1/#p-2-48).