Ezra 7:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 7:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 7:11 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 7:11 — KJV
“Now this is the copy of the letter that the king Artaxerxes gave unto Ezra the priest, the scribe, even a scribe of the words of the commandments of the LORD, and of his statutes to Israel.”
— Ezra 7:11 (KJV)
Ezra 7:11 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 7:11
“Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:11: now, king, gave
“Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes' letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power. by force...: Chaldee, by arm and power”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:11: now, copy, letter
“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 7:11: king, artaxerxes, ezra
“Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:11: now, king, words
“Moreover the LORD shall raise him up a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day: but what? even now.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:11: now, king, even
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