Ezra 7:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 7:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 7:5 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 7:5 — KJV
“The son of Abishua, the son of Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the chief priest:”
— Ezra 7:5 (KJV)
Ezra 7:5 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 7:5
“And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:5: son, eleazar, aaron
“And when Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, saw it, he rose up from among the congregation, and took a javelin in his hand;”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:5: son, phinehas, eleazar
“Phinehas, the son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, hath turned my wrath away from the children of Israel, while he was zealous for my sake among them, that I consumed not the children of Israel in my jealousy. for...: Heb. with my zeal”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:5: son, phinehas, eleazar
“And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua his son,”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:5: son, abishua, phinehas
“And Eleazar Aaron's son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 7:5: son, phinehas, eleazar
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