Ezra 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 5:16 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time e..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 5:16 — KJV
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
— Ezra 5:16 (KJV)
Ezra 5:16 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 5:16
“Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:16: foundation, since, time
“Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:16: then, came, house
“And she said, I pray you, let me glean and gather after the reapers among the sheaves: so she came, and hath continued even from the morning until now, that she tarried a little in the house.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:16: came, house, even
“Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. delivered: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:16: then, god, time
“Then said I, Ah Lord GOD! behold, my soul hath not been polluted: for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn in pieces; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:16: then, came, god
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