Ezra 8:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:17 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Id..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:17 — KJV
“And I sent them with commandment unto Iddo the chief at the place Casiphia, and I told them what they should say unto Iddo, and to his brethren the Nethinims, at the place Casiphia, that they should bring unto us ministers for the house of our God. I told...: Heb. I put words in their mouth”
— Ezra 8:17 (KJV)
Ezra 8:17 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 8:17
“And they said, The man asked us straitly of our state, and of our kindred, saying, Is your father yet alive? have ye another brother? and we told him according to the tenor of these words: could we certainly know that he would say, Bring your brother down? asked...: Heb. asking asked us tenor: Heb. mouth could...: Heb. knowing could we know”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:17: told, say, bring
“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:17: say, house, heb
“And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:17: chief, place, brethren
“And the messenger that went to call Micaiah spake to him, saying, Behold, the words of the prophets declare good to the king with one assent; let thy word therefore, I pray thee, be like one of theirs, and speak thou good. with...: Heb. with one mouth”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:17: sent, say, heb
“But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not. the house...: Heb. the house of my war”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:17: sent, say, house
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