Ezra 5:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 5:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 5:4 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? make: Chaldee, build" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 5:4 — KJV
“Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building? make: Chaldee, build”
— Ezra 5:4 (KJV)
Ezra 5:4 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 5:4
“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 5:4: men, make, building
“When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:4: then, men, make
“Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people that were therein, how they dwelt careless, after the manner of the Zidonians, quiet and secure; and there was no magistrate in the land, that might put them to shame in any thing; and they were far from the Zidonians, and had no business with any man. Laish: also called, Leshem magistrate: Heb. possessor, or, heir of restraints”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:4: then, after, manner
“Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee, which I spake unto David thy father:”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:4: then, men, building
“And ye shall know that I am the LORD: for ye have not walked in my statutes, neither executed my judgments, but have done after the manners of the heathen that are round about you. for ye...: or, which have not walked”
Shares key themes with Ezra 5:4: then, after, manner
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