Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 3:12 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Ezra 3:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 3 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice; and many shouted aloud for joy:”
Ezra 3:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 3:12
The intergenerational contrast is poignant: old men who remembered Solomon's temple wept while younger returnees shouted for joy. The weeping wasn't disapproval but grief over the diminished glory compared to the original temple's splendor. This emotional complexity shows authentic faith embracing both sorrow over loss and hope for restoration. The inability to distinguish weeping from joy ('could not discern') suggests overwhelming volume and emotional intensity. This mixed response illustrates that legitimate spiritual experience encompasses diverse emotional expressions. Theologically, it d...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 3:12
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“Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do ye see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?”
“you worm Jacob”
“who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice”
“and the small one a strong nation; I”
“yet your latter end would greatly increase.”
“I will bring them from the north country”
“carrying seed for sowing”
“which struck the image on its feet that were of iron and clay”
“saying”