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Ezra 5:16 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Ezra 5:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 5 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Ezra 5:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 5:16
Sheshbazzar "laid the foundation" (yahab ushsaya) upon returning to Jerusalem, fulfilling Cyrus's commission. This initial foundation work occurred around 536 BC. The statement "since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished" summarized approximately 16 years of interrupted progress.The admission that the temple remained incomplete after years of work implicitly explained why officials might question the project's legitimacy. Construction had halted during opposition from local adversaries (Ezra 4:4-5, 24), only resuming when Haggai and Zechariah prophesied...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 5:16
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“they set the priests in their clothing with trumpets”
“which was in the sixth year of the reign of Darius the king.”
“in the second month”
“who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice”
“and Jeshua the son of Jozadak”
“please”
“the son of Shealtiel”