Ezra 5:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 5:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 5:11 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 5:11 — KJV
“And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.”
— Ezra 5:11 (KJV)
Ezra 5:11 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 5:11
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:11: god, heaven, earth
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:11: thus, god, heaven
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:11: thus, god, heaven
“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:11: god, heaven, earth
“Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name. this...: Heb. thy name is called upon this house”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:11: heaven, earth, build
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