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Ezra 6:16
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And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy,
About Ezra 6:16
Ezra 6:16 from Ezra speaks directly to Dedication in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the history literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Romans 12:1
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”
- 1 Kings 8:63
“And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the Lord, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the Lord.”
- Psalms 37:5
“Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”
- Proverbs 16:3
“Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
- Joshua 24:15
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
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How to Apply Ezra 6:16
Study Ezra 6:16 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Ezra. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Dedication in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.