Ezra 4:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 4:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 4:19 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against ki..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 4:19 — KJV
“And I commanded, and search hath been made, and it is found that this city of old time hath made insurrection against kings, and that rebellion and sedition have been made therein. I commanded: Chaldee, by me a decree is set made insurrection: Chaldee, lifted up itself”
— Ezra 4:19 (KJV)
Ezra 4:19 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 4:19
“That search may be made in the book of the records of thy fathers: so shalt thou find in the book of the records, and know that this city is a rebellious city, and hurtful unto kings and provinces, and that they have moved sedition within the same of old time: for which cause was this city destroyed. moved: Chaldee, made within...: Chaldee, in the midst thereof”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:19: search, made, city
“The matter is not so: but a man of mount Ephraim, Sheba the son of Bichri by name, hath lifted up his hand against the king, even against David: deliver him only, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said unto Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall. by name: Heb. by his name”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:19: hath, city, old
“For, behold, I have made thee this day a defenced city, and an iron pillar, and brasen walls against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:19: made, city, old
“That at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of musick, ye fall down and worship the golden image that Nebuchadnezzar the king hath set up: dulcimer: or, singing: Chaldee, symphony”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:19: hath, old, time
“Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both. searched: Heb. felt”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:19: search, found, old
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