Ezra 7:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 7:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 7:21 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ez..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 7:21 — KJV
“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,”
— Ezra 7:21 (KJV)
Ezra 7:21 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 7:21
“Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time. unto...: or, to Ezra the priest, a perfect scribe of the law of the God of heaven, peace, etc”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:21: artaxerxes, king, ezra
“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”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:21: even, king, make
“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.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:21: even, artaxerxes, king
“Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? Whatsoever...: Chaldee, Whatsoever is of the decree”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:21: king, decree, whatsoever
“So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:21: even, make, decree
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