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Ezra 1:3 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezra 1:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 1 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem.”
Ezra 1:3 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 1:3
Who is there among you of all his people? his God be with him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and build the house of the LORD God of Israel, (he is the God,) which is in Jerusalem. Cyrus's decree transitions from proclamation to invitation. The interrogative 'Who is there among you' functions as both invitation and challenge, requiring voluntary response. The blessing 'his God be with him' acknowledges the personal covenant relationship between Yahweh and His people.The parenthetical affirmation 'he is the God' represents remarkable confession. Whether Cyrus was affirming m...
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Cross-References for Ezra 1:3
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“that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God”
“and an everlasting King: at his wrath the earth trembles”
“and there is none else. Besides me”
“preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all--”
“neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.”
“I am with you always”
“even our enemies themselves being judges.”
“Be strong and of good courage”
“and said”
“whose name is Yahweh”