Ezra 5:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 5:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 5:13 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 5:13 — KJV
“But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God.”
— Ezra 5:13 (KJV)
Ezra 5:13 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 5:13
“In the first year of Cyrus the king the same Cyrus the king made a decree concerning the house of God at Jerusalem, Let the house be builded, the place where they offered sacrifices, and let the foundations thereof be strongly laid; the height thereof threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof threescore cubits;”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:13: first, year, cyrus
“Now therefore, if it seem good to the king, let there be search made in the king's treasure house, which is there at Babylon, whether it be so, that a decree was made of Cyrus the king to build this house of God at Jerusalem, and let the king send his pleasure to us concerning this matter.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:13: cyrus, king, babylon
“Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered. I make...: Chaldee, by me a decree is made hindered: Chaldee, made to cease”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:13: king, made, decree
“Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:13: king, made, build
“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 5:13: king, made, build
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