Ezra 3:11
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 3
“And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid.”Ezra 3:11
What Does Ezra 3:11 Mean?
Ezra 3:11 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 3, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Worship, Covenant Loyalty (Hesed), and Gratitude.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ezra 3:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Chronicles 16:34“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 106:1“Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 107:1“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 136:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 103:17“But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;”2 Chronicles 5:13“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”Psalms 95:1“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”Psalms 118:1“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”Psalms 135:3“Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.”Jeremiah 33:11“The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.”Psalms 118:29“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”Nahum 1:7“The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.”2 Chronicles 7:3“And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”Job 38:7“When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?”Nehemiah 12:24“And the chief of the Levites: Hashabiah, Sherebiah, and Jeshua the son of Kadmiel, with their brethren over against them, to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David the man of God, ward over against ward.”Psalms 27:6“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”Psalms 47:1“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”Psalms 85:6“Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?”Psalms 100:5“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”Isaiah 6:3“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”
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