Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 7:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Ezra 7:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 7 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.”
Ezra 7:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 7:17
The expenditure guidance—'That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem'—specifies proper use of funds. The word 'speedily' suggests urgency in establishing proper worship. The detailed list (bullocks, rams, lambs, grain and drink offerings) corresponds to Mosaic sacrificial requirements, showing Artaxerxes understood Torah prescriptions. Whether from Jewish advisors or his own study, his knowledge demonstrates divine influence on a pagan mind...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 7:17
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“to put his name there”
“Then shall he that offereth his offering unto the LORD bring a meat offering of a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of oil.”
“both young bulls”
“and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple”
“so that you are not able to carry it”
“sheep”