Ezra 6:8
Ezra · Old Testament · Chapter 6
“Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.”Ezra 6:8
What Does Ezra 6:8 Mean?
Ezra 6:8 is found in the book of Ezra, chapter 6, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Ezra 6:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Daniel 6:26“I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end.”Ezra 6:4“With three rows of great stones, and a row of new timber: and let the expenses be given out of the king’s house:”Romans 13:6“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”Leviticus 22:25“Neither from a stranger’s hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you.”Ezra 7:15“And to carry the silver and gold, which the king and his counsellors have freely offered unto the God of Israel, whose habitation is in Jerusalem,”Haggai 2:8“The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.”2 Chronicles 30:5“So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.”Ezra 4:16“We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.”Ezra 4:20“There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.”Ezra 4:23“Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.”Ezra 5:5“But the eye of their God was upon the elders of the Jews, that they could not cause them to cease, till the matter came to Darius: and then they returned answer by letter concerning this matter.”Ezra 7:20“And whatsoever more shall be needful for the house of thy God, which thou shalt have occasion to bestow, bestow it out of the king’s treasure house.”Nehemiah 9:37“And it yieldeth much increase unto the kings whom thou hast set over us because of our sins: also they have dominion over our bodies, and over our cattle, at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.”Nehemiah 11:23“For it was the king’s commandment concerning them, that a certain portion should be for the singers, due for every day.”Psalms 68:29“Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee.”Ezekiel 45:17“And it shall be the prince’s part to give burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and drink offerings, in the feasts, and in the new moons, and in the sabbaths, in all solemnities of the house of Israel: he shall prepare the sin offering, and the meat offering, and the burnt offering, and the peace offerings, to make reconciliation for the house of Israel.”2 Corinthians 9:14“And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.”
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