Ezra 9:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 9:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 9:12 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 9:12 — KJV
“Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.”
— Ezra 9:12 (KJV)
Ezra 9:12 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 9:12
“Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 9:12: now, therefore, seek
“These men are peaceable with us; therefore let them dwell in the land, and trade therein; for the land, behold, it is large enough for them; let us take their daughters to us for wives, and let us give them our daughters.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 9:12: therefore, give, daughters
“Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 9:12: now, therefore, give
“For the wave breast and the heave shoulder have I taken of the children of Israel from off the sacrifices of their peace offerings, and have given them unto Aaron the priest and unto his sons by a statute for ever from among the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 9:12: give, sons, take
“And the wave breast and heave shoulder shall ye eat in a clean place; thou, and thy sons, and thy daughters with thee: for they be thy due, and thy sons' due, which are given out of the sacrifices of peace offerings of the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Ezra 9:12: give, daughters, sons
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