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Ezra 5:8 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Ezra 5:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 5 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be it known unto the king, that we went into the province of Judea, to the house of the great God, which is builded with great stones, and timber is laid in the walls, and this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands. great: Chaldee, stones of rolling”
Ezra 5:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 5:8
Tatnai's report provides remarkable testimony to the temple reconstruction's progress. The phrase "the house of the great God" (beth elaha rabba) acknowledges Yahweh's significance—even this Persian official recognized Israel's God as "great." The construction details—"great stones" and "timber laid in the walls"—describe substantial, permanent construction rather than temporary structures.Most significantly, the report states "this work goeth fast on, and prospereth in their hands." The Aramaic matzlach (prospereth) indicates thriving success. Despite years of opposition, prophetic encouragem...
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Cross-References for Ezra 5:8
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“and greatly to be praised! His greatness is unsearchable.”
“he is God of gods”
“Nebuchadnezzar”
“and pray for the life of the king”
“who went up out of the captivity of those who had been carried away”
“All the kingdoms of the earth has Yahweh”
“I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me.”
“and said”
“who went up out of the captivity of those who had been carried away”
“that in all the dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel; for he is the living God”