Ezra 7:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 7:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 7:23 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why shou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 7:23 — KJV
“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”
— Ezra 7:23 (KJV)
Ezra 7:23 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 7:23
“And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:23: commanded, god, let
“But when Esther came before the king, he commanded by letters that his wicked device, which he devised against the Jews, should return upon his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows. when...: Heb. when she came”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:23: commanded, let, should
“And the God that hath caused his name to dwell there destroy all kings and people, that shall put to their hand to alter and to destroy this house of God which is at Jerusalem. I Darius have made a decree; let it be done with speed.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:23: god, let, done
“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 7:23: whatsoever, god, heaven
“And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:23: let, done, why
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