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Ezra 9:9 (GN)

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9 We were slaves, but you did not leave us in slavery. You made the emperors of Persia favor us and permit us to go on living and to rebuild your Temple, which was in ruins, and to find safety here in Judah and Jerusalem.

Definition(s):
Judah (Joo-da): the praise of the Lord; confession
Persia (Per-zha): that cuts or divides; a nail; a gryphon; a horsema