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Ezra 8:29 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Ezra 8:29 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 8 verse 29 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Watch ye, and keep them, until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chief of the fathers of Israel, at Jerusalem, in the chambers of the house of the LORD.”
Ezra 8:29 (KJV)
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Commentary on Ezra 8:29
Watch ye, and keep them—שִׁקְדוּ וְשִׁמְרוּ (shiqdu v'shimru, watch and guard/keep) are urgent imperatives. The שָׁקַד (shaqad, be wakeful, watch) implies vigilant alertness—etymologically related to 'almond tree' which blossoms early, thus 'early watcher.' The שָׁמַר (shamar, keep/guard) appears throughout Scripture for covenant-keeping (Deuteronomy 6:17) and priestly duty (Numbers 3:7-8). Both verbs together intensify the command: stay alert, guard carefully. This isn't passive custody but active vigilant protection.Until ye weigh them before the chief of the priests and the Levites, and chi...
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Cross-References for Ezra 8:29
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“suffer hardship”
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“remembering that for a period of three years I didn't cease to admonish everyone night and day with tears.”