Ezra 6:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:8 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:8 — KJV
“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”
— Ezra 6:8 (KJV)
Ezra 6:8 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 6:8
“Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me. Give...: Chaldee, Make a decree”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:8: make, decree, these
“And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia. commandment: Chaldee, decree”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:8: decree, elders, jews
“And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:8: make, decree, god
“Huram said moreover, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom. endued...: Heb. knowing prudence and understanding”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:8: moreover, house, god
“Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:8: these, god, king
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