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Ezra 5:15 Cross-References
Explore 3 cross-references for Ezra 5:15 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 5 verse 15 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And said unto him, Take these vessels, go, carry them into the temple that is in Jerusalem, and let the house of God be builded in his place.”
Ezra 5:15 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 5:15
Cyrus's command contained two directives: transport the vessels to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. The Aramaic hekal (temple) specifically denotes a palace or sanctuary, emphasizing the structure's sacred purpose. The phrase "in his place" (al athreih) required rebuilding on the original site—the threshing floor David purchased (2 Samuel 24:18-25), where Solomon constructed the first temple.The authorization "let the house of God be builded" transformed temple reconstruction from Jewish initiative to Persian imperial decree. This legitimized the project within the empire's legal framework. T...
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Cross-References for Ezra 5:15
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“Cyrus the king made a decree: Concerning the house of God at Jerusalem”
“even burnt offerings morning and evening.”
“All the kingdoms of the earth has Yahweh”