Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 10:4 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ezra 10:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 10 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.”
Ezra 10:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 10:4
Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it. Shecaniah issues four imperatives to Ezra: arise (qum), recognize responsibility (aleikha haddavar, "upon you is the matter"), take courage (chazaq), and execute (aseh). This pattern appears when God commissions leaders for difficult tasks (Joshua 1:6-9, Haggai 2:4). The community recognizes that spiritual crisis requires decisive leadership, not endless deliberation.The phrase "this matter belongeth unto thee" acknowledges Ezra's unique authority as scribe and priest. Though Shecaniah propose...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 10:4
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“and do it.”
“do it with your might; for there is no work”
“and build the sanctuary of Yahweh God”
“lift up the hands that hang down and the feeble knees”
“and make firm the feeble knees.”
“the silver”
“let it be done exactly for the house of the God of heaven; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?”
“Get you up; why are you thus fallen on your face?”