Ezra 3:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 3:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 3:11 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 3:11 — KJV
“And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.”
— Ezra 3:11 (KJV)
Ezra 3:11 in Context — About the Book of Ezra
Ezra records the first waves of return from Babylonian exile — rebuilding the altar, then the temple, against opposition and discouragement. Ezra himself arrives as a scribe devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching God's Word, modeling how revival begins with Scripture and honest confession.
Cross-References for Ezra 3:11
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:11: praising, lord, good
“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:11: lord, good, mercy
“And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the LORD, which David the king had made to praise the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood. by their...: Heb. by their hand”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:11: lord, because, mercy
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:11: thanks, lord, because
“And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is found some good thing toward the LORD God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:11: lord, because, good
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