Ezra 6:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 6:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 6:9 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 6:9 — KJV
“And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:”
— Ezra 6:9 (KJV)
Ezra 6:9 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 6:9
“And ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs without blemish of the first year, and one young bullock, and two rams: they shall be for a burnt offering unto the LORD, with their meat offering, and their drink offerings, even an offering made by fire, of sweet savour unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:9: young, rams, lambs
“And ye shall offer a burnt offering, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD; thirteen young bullocks, two rams, and fourteen lambs of the first year; they shall be without blemish:”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:9: young, bullocks, rams
“And on the second day ye shall offer twelve young bullocks, two rams, fourteen lambs of the first year without spot:”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:9: young, bullocks, rams
“And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unto the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel:”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:9: bullocks, rams, lambs
“That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 6:9: bullocks, rams, lambs
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