Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
the First Week after Epiphany
the First Week after Epiphany
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Bible Commentaries
Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible Henry's Concise
Chapter 1
Cyrus's Decree; Exiles Return to Jerusalem.Chapter 2
List of Returning Exiles From Babylon.Chapter 3
Rebuilding the Altar and Temple Foundation.Chapter 4
Opposition to Rebuilding; Work Halted Temporarily.Chapter 5
Prophets Encourage Rebuilding; Investigation by Persian Officials.Chapter 6
Temple Completed; Dedication and Passover Celebrated.Chapter 7
Ezra's Mission to Teach God's Law.Chapter 8
Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem; Offerings for the Temple.Chapter 9
Ezra's Prayer of Confession for Intermarriage.Chapter 10
Repentance and Reform Regarding Foreign Marriages.
Cyrus's Decree; Exiles Return to Jerusalem.Chapter 2
List of Returning Exiles From Babylon.Chapter 3
Rebuilding the Altar and Temple Foundation.Chapter 4
Opposition to Rebuilding; Work Halted Temporarily.Chapter 5
Prophets Encourage Rebuilding; Investigation by Persian Officials.Chapter 6
Temple Completed; Dedication and Passover Celebrated.Chapter 7
Ezra's Mission to Teach God's Law.Chapter 8
Ezra's Journey to Jerusalem; Offerings for the Temple.Chapter 9
Ezra's Prayer of Confession for Intermarriage.Chapter 10
Repentance and Reform Regarding Foreign Marriages.
- Ezra
by Matthew Henry
** The history of this book is the accomplishment of Jeremiah's prophecy concerning the return of the Jews out of Babylon. From its contents we especially learn, that every good work will meet with opposition from enemies, and be hurt by the misconduct of friends; but that God will make his cause to prevail, notwithstanding all obstacles and adversaries. The restoration of the Jews was an event of the highest consequence, tending to preserve religion in the world, and preparing the way for the appearance of the Great Deliverer, the Lord Jesus Christ. * The proclamation of Cyrus for the rebuilding of the temple. (1-4) The people provide for their return. (5-11)
