Ezra 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:5 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:5 — KJV
“And also let the golden and silver vessels of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem, and brought unto Babylon, be restored, and brought again unto the temple which is at Jerusalem, every one to his place, and place them in the house of God. brought again: Chaldee, go”
— Ezra 6:5 (KJV)
Ezra 6:5 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 6:5
“And the vessels also of gold and silver of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem, and brought them into the temple of Babylon, those did Cyrus the king take out of the temple of Babylon, and they were delivered unto one, whose name was Sheshbazzar, whom he had made governor; governor: or, deputy”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:5: also, silver, vessels
“Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple which was in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein. father: or, grandfather taken: Chaldee, brought forth”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:5: golden, silver, vessels
“Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods;”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:5: also, vessels, house
“Within two full years will I bring again into this place all the vessels of the LORD'S house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place, and carried them to Babylon: two...: Heb. two years of days”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:5: vessels, house, nebuchadnezzar
“Then they brought the golden vessels that were taken out of the temple of the house of God which was at Jerusalem; and the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, drank in them.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:5: golden, vessels, house
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