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Ezra 2:63 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezra 2:63 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 2 verse 63 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim. Tirshatha: or, governor”
Ezra 2:63 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 2:63
And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the most holy things, till there stood up a priest with Urim and with Thummim—The Tirshatha (תִּרְשָׁתָא, Persian title meaning "governor," likely Zerubbabel or Sheshbazzar) prohibited these questionable priests from eating the qodesh ha-qodashim (most holy things)—portions reserved for Aaronide priests (Leviticus 2:3,10; 6:16-18).The restriction awaited priestly consultation via Urim v'Tummim (אוּרִים וְתֻמִּים)—mysterious objects used for divine guidance, meaning "lights and perfections." Tragically, they were lost in exile and ne...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 2:63
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“And the remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.”
“who shall inquire for him by the judgment of the Urim before Yahweh: at his word shall they go out”
“And that which is left of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.”
“when he goes in before Yahweh: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel on his heart before Yahweh continually.”
“who was the governor”
“seeing it is most holy”
“the son of Hacaliah”
“All the males among the priests shall eat thereof: it is most holy.”
“And he put the breastplate upon him: also he put in the breastplate the Urim and the Thummim.”