Ezra 8:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 8:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 8:27 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold. fine...: Heb. yellow,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 8:27 — KJV
“Also twenty basons of gold, of a thousand drams; and two vessels of fine copper, precious as gold. fine...: Heb. yellow, or, shining brass precious: Heb. desirable”
— Ezra 8:27 (KJV)
Ezra 8:27 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 8:27
“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. jewels: Heb. vessels”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:27: also, gold, vessels
“Then Toi sent Joram his son unto king David, to salute him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer, and smitten him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. And Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass: Joram: also called, Hadoram salute...: Heb. ask him of peace had wars...: Heb. was a man of wars with brought...: Heb. in his hand were”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:27: also, gold, vessels
“He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to enquire of his welfare, and to congratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Hadarezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass. Hadoram: also called, Joram to enquire...: or, to salute to congratulate: Heb. to bless had war: Heb. was the man of wars”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:27: also, gold, vessels
“And some of the chief of the fathers gave unto the work. The Tirshatha gave to the treasure a thousand drams of gold, fifty basons, five hundred and thirty priests' garments. some: Heb. part. the Tirshatha: or, the governor”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:27: basons, gold, thousand
“And some of the chief of the fathers gave to the treasure of the work twenty thousand drams of gold, and two thousand and two hundred pound of silver.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 8:27: twenty, gold, thousand
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