Ezra 3:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 3:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 3:13 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 3:13 — KJV
“So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.”
— Ezra 3:13 (KJV)
Ezra 3:13 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 3:13
“And when Joshua heard the noise of the people as they shouted, he said unto Moses, There is a noise of war in the camp.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:13: people, noise, shout
“And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:13: people, noise, afar
“And there came a fire out from before the LORD, and consumed upon the altar the burnt offering and the fat: which when all the people saw, they shouted, and fell on their faces.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:13: people, shout, shouted
“And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout. any noise...: Heb. your voice to be heard”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:13: people, noise, shout
“So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. flat: Heb. under it”
Shares key themes with Ezra 3:13: people, shout, shouted
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