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Ezra 1:7 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ezra 1:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 1 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods;”
Ezra 1:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 1:7
Also Cyrus the king brought forth the vessels of the house of the LORD, which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem, and had put them in the house of his gods. This verse marks the restoration of sacred vessels taken when Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem (2 Kings 24:13, 25:13-17). These vessels represented not merely valuable artifacts but sacred implements dedicated to Yahweh's service. Their placement in Babylonian temples symbolized the defeat of Israel's God and vindication of Babylon's deities.Cyrus's act of returning the vessels reverses this theological insult. The restora...
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Cross-References for Ezra 1:7
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“and put them in his temple at Babylon.”
“which Nebuchadnezzar took forth out of the temple which is at Jerusalem”
“and the treasures of the king's house”
“which Nebuchadnezzar took out of the temple that was in Jerusalem”
“and brought him to Babylon”
“that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place”
“with part of the vessels of the house of God; and he carried them into the land of Shinar to the house of his god: and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.”
“while he tasted the wine”
“great and small”
“and you and your lords”