Ezra 2:63
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 2:63 — by Collins Asein
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Ezra 2:63 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 2:63 — NIV
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Cross-References for Ezra 2:63
“The governor ordered them not to eat any of the most sacred food until there was a priest ministering with Urim and Thummim.”
Parallel account in Nehemiah regarding the need for a priest with Urim and Thummim to resolve a question of priestly identity.
“He is to stand before Eleazar the priest, who will obtain decisions for him by inquiring of the Urim before the LORD. At his command he and the entire community of the Israelites will go out, and at his command they will come in.”
Background on the use of Urim to determine God's will.
“About Levi he said: “Your Thummim and Urim belong to your faithful servant.”
Reference to Urim and Thummim as belonging to the tribe of Levi.
“He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.”
Illustrates the use of Urim as a method of divine inquiry.
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