Ezra 1:2: Meaning Explained
Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath...
King Cyrus announces that God told him to help rebuild the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
What’s Happening Here
The king makes an official announcement. He says God gave him the power to rule and told him to help the Jewish people rebuild their destroyed temple as a house of worship.
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Why It Matters
Even non-believers like King Cyrus recognize God's power. This teaches that God works through everyone, even people who don't follow Him.
Did You Know?
It was unusual for a king to let captured people go home and rebuild their temples, but Cyrus did it anyway!
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Frequently asked questions
What does Ezra 1:2 mean?
King Cyrus announces that God told him to help rebuild the Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
What is the context of Ezra 1:2?
The king makes an official announcement. He says God gave him the power to rule and told him to help the Jewish people rebuild their destroyed temple as a house of worship.
Why does Ezra 1:2 matter?
Even non-believers like King Cyrus recognize God's power. This teaches that God works through everyone, even people who don't follow Him.
What's a surprising detail about Ezra 1:2?
It was unusual for a king to let captured people go home and rebuild their temples, but Cyrus did it anyway!
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]