Ezra 4:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 4:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 4:4 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 4:4 — KJV
“Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building,”
— Ezra 4:4 (KJV)
Ezra 4:4 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 4:4
“The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I am the LORD. according...: Heb. with their judgments”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:4: people, land, hands
“Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east. went...: Heb. lift up his feet people: Heb. children”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:4: then, people, land
“Then Joseph said unto the people, Behold, I have bought you this day and your land for Pharaoh: lo, here is seed for you, and ye shall sow the land.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:4: then, people, land
“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:4: then, people, land
“And this is the blessing of Judah: and he said, Hear, LORD, the voice of Judah, and bring him unto his people: let his hands be sufficient for him; and be thou an help to him from his enemies.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 4:4: people, hands, judah
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