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Ezra 6:22 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Ezra 6:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 6 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy: for the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them, to strengthen their hands in the work of the house of God, the God of Israel.”
Ezra 6:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 6:22
And kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy—חַג הַמַּצּוֹת (chag hamatzot, feast of unleavened bread) commemorates the Exodus deliverance (Exodus 12:15-20). The שִׂמְחָה (simchah, joy) marks a profound emotional shift from the weeping at the temple foundation (3:12-13) to exuberant celebration at its completion. This seven-day observance following Passover signified the community's full restoration to covenant worship patterns established in the Mosaic law.For the LORD had made them joyful, and turned the heart of the king of Assyria unto them—the phrase 'king of Assyria' referr...
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Cross-References for Ezra 6:22
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“The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD”
“that the word of Yahweh by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished”
“[singing] with loud instruments to Yahweh.”
“he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.”
“the God of our fathers”
“and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.”
“and in the seventh day shall be a feast to Yahweh.”
“You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin.”
“when he had seen him.”