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Notes
Ezra blessed the LORD: See also Nehemiah 1:5; 9:32; Deuteronomy 10:17; Jeremiah 32:18; Daniel 9:4.
Amen! This is a statement of agreement (see Nehemiah 5:13). Lifting hands (Psalm 28:2) and bowing in humble worship showed reverence for God and submission to his word.
This section, possibly from Ezra’s personal memoirs, explains how Ezra’s teaching of God’s law renewed the people's commitment to serve God and follow his instructions. Spiritual revival occurred alongside the civic work of Ezra and Nehemiah.
Parallels
People
Ezra: Priest; scribe; led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem
Glossary
Book of Nehemiah First Book of Esdras Genealogy Postexilic Period Synagogue Water Gate Writer
Topics
Amen used in Prayer Commandments: General Scriptures Concerning Feasts: (Instituted by Moses): First and Last Days Were Sabbatic Law: Princes, Priests, and Levites Publicly Taught Praise: Ezra Repentance: After Hearing the Law Expounded by Ezra Scribes: Acted as Religious Teachers Synagogue: The Scriptures Were Read and Expounded In Synagogues: Revival of, After the Captivity Word of God: The People Stood and Responded by Saying |Amen| Word of God: To be Read Publicly Worship: The Word of God Read in Public Assemblies