Ezra 6:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:10 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his so..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:10 — KJV
“That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons. of sweet...: Chaldee, of rest”
— Ezra 6:10 (KJV)
Ezra 6:10 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 6:10
“And the king answered and said unto the man of God, Intreat now the face of the LORD thy God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored me again. And the man of God besought the LORD, and the king's hand was restored him again, and became as it was before. the LORD, and: Heb. the face of the LORD, etc”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:10: may, god, pray
“Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? Whatsoever...: Chaldee, Whatsoever is of the decree”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:10: god, heaven, king
“And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven. moving: or, creeping life: Heb. soul fowl...: Heb. let fowl fly open...: Heb. face of the firmament of heaven”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:10: may, god, heaven
“And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. us: Heb. into our hands”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:10: may, offer, sacrifices
“Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:10: may, offer, sacrifices
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