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Ezra 8:28 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Ezra 8:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 8 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the LORD; the vessels are holy also; and the silver and the gold are a freewill offering unto the LORD God of your fathers.”
Ezra 8:28 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 8:28
And I said unto them, Ye are holy unto the LORD—אַתֶּם קֹדֶשׁ לַיהוָה (atem qodesh l'YHWH, you are holy to the LORD) consecrates the treasure-bearers themselves, not just the treasure. The קֹדֶשׁ (qodesh, holiness) means 'set apart for sacred purpose'—the priests and Levites aren't merely guards but sanctified servants entrusted with holy responsibility. This elevates the transport from logistical task to sacred mission. The vessels are holy also—the הַכֵּלִים (hakelim, vessels) share the קֹדֶשׁ status because they're dedicated for temple service.And the silver and the gold are a freewill offe...
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Cross-References for Ezra 8:28
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“and not profane the name of their God; for they offer the offerings of Yahweh made by fire”
“depart you”
“the most holy things.”
“they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada”
“Your Thummim and your Urim are with your godly one”
“the weight of which was one hundred thirty shekels”
“in the courts”
“which Nebuchadnezzar had brought forth out of Jerusalem”
“on the day when it was anointed”