Ezra 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:21 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:21 — KJV
“Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.”
— Ezra 8:21 (KJV)
Ezra 8:21 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 8:21
“Then we departed from the river of Ahava on the twelfth day of the first month, to go unto Jerusalem: and the hand of our God was upon us, and he delivered us from the hand of the enemy, and of such as lay in wait by the way.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:21: then, river, ahava
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. perfect: or, upright, or, sincere”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:21: might, before, god
“And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved of my children, I am bereaved. If...: or, And I, as I have been, etc.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:21: might, before, god
“But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:21: ourselves, before, little
“Then will the LORD drive out all these nations from before you, and ye shall possess greater nations and mightier than yourselves.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:21: then, might, ourselves
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