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Ezra 10:6 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Ezra 10:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 10 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away.”
Ezra 10:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 10:6
Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away. Ezra withdraws to fast and mourn despite securing the oath. His grief continues unabated—"he did eat no bread, nor drink water" describes complete fasting, the physical discipline accompanying spiritual anguish. The phrase "for he mourned" (mitabbel, intensive form suggesting deep, ongoing grief) shows that achieving political solution didn't satis...
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Cross-References for Ezra 10:6
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“as at the first”
“in the days of Eliashib”
“and they built the sheep gate; they sanctified it”
“the disciples urged him”
“nor drank water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant”
“the Lord”
“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food.”
“because of the trespass of them of the captivity; and I sat confounded until the evening offering.”
“the son of Eliashib the high priest”
“where before they laid the meal offerings”