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Ezra 8:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ezra 8:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 8 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.”
Ezra 8:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 8:21
Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava—קָרָא צוֹם (qara tzom, proclaimed a fast) was a formal召集 of communal humiliation before God. The צוֹם (fast) involved abstaining from food and water to focus entirely on prayer, typically during crisis (Judges 20:26, 1 Samuel 7:6, Joel 2:12-13). That we might afflict ourselves before our God—לְהִתְעַנּוֹת (l'hitannot, to humble/afflict oneself) means voluntary self-humbling, recognizing human weakness and dependence on divine strength. לִפְנֵי אֱלֹהֵינוּ (lifnei Eloheinu, before our God) indicates covenantal approach—they come as His people...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 8:21
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“and set himself to seek to Yahweh; and he proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.”
“and all the inhabitants of the land”
“and when you turn to the left”
“and drew water”
“and put on sackcloth”
“for I trust in you. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk”
“For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day”
“whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary”
“and he will make your paths straight.”