Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 3:13 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Ezra 3:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 3 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.”
Ezra 3:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 3:13
The people's inability to 'discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping' creates powerful imagery of mixed emotions—hope and grief, joy and sorrow coexisting. This emotional complexity reflects reality: genuine faith encompasses both delight in God's present mercies and sorrow over lost glory. The 'noise was heard afar off' suggests overwhelming volume—corporate worship expressing authentic feelings loudly and publicly.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 3:13
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“all Israel shouted with a great shout”
“at the descent of the Mount of Olives”
“so that the city rang again. This is the noise that you have heard.”
“the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride”
“great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you are a plain; and he will bring out the capstone with shouts of 'Grace”
“and rejoiced; for God had made them rejoice with great joy; and the women also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.”
“all you lands!”
“Let them always shout for joy”
“and the people piped with pipes”
“he said to Moses”