Ezra 7:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 7:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 7:14 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, accordi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 7:14 — KJV
“Forasmuch as thou art sent of the king, and of his seven counsellors, to enquire concerning Judah and Jerusalem, according to the law of thy God which is in thine hand; of the king: Chaldee, from before the king”
— Ezra 7:14 (KJV)
Ezra 7:14 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 7:14
“And the king said unto Hazael, Take a present in thine hand, and go, meet the man of God, and enquire of the LORD by him, saying, Shall I recover of this disease?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:14: sent, king, enquire
“And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to enquire of the LORD, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard;”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:14: sent, king, enquire
“Then they came near, and spake before the king concerning the king's decree; Hast thou not signed a decree, that every man that shall ask a petition of any God or man within thirty days, save of thee, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions? The king answered and said, The thing is true, according to the law of the Medes and Persians, which altereth not.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:14: king, concerning, according
“Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father's children shall bow down before thee.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:14: art, judah, thine
“The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth. removed: Heb. for a removing”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:14: art, king, seven
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