Ezra 6:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:7 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:7 — KJV
“Let the work of this house of God alone; let the governor of the Jews and the elders of the Jews build this house of God in his place.”
— Ezra 6:7 (KJV)
Ezra 6:7 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 6:7
“And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:7: let, house, god
“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 6:7: let, house, god
“Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house, which I have builded, is called by thy name. this...: Heb. thy name is called upon this house”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:7: let, house, build
“Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, All the kingdoms of the earth hath the LORD God of heaven given me; and he hath charged me to build him an house in Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Who is there among you of all his people? The LORD his God be with him, and let him go up.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:7: let, house, god
“Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king's words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:7: let, work, god
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