Ezra 2:5

“The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five.”

"The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five." - Ezra 2:5
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What does Ezra 2:5 mean?

Ezra 2:5 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five." In order to fully understand the meaning and significance of this verse, it is important to provide some background information on the book of Ezra and its context…

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Faithful Counting: The Legacy of Arah's Children

In the book of Ezra, we encounter a significant verse that may seem obscure to many: "The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five" (Ezra 2:5, KJV). At first glance, this verse presents a straightforward census record. However, if we dig deeper, we find profound truths…

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A Prayer for Restoration and Unity in God's Family

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You, unified in spirit and heart, as we reflect upon Your holy word, specifically the verse from Ezra 2:5, which proclaims, "The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five." Lord, as we meditate on this scripture, we recognize the…

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Ezra 2:5 - "The children of Arah, seven hundred seventy and five."
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Ezra 5:2 - "Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets of God helping them."
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Ezra 2:18 - "The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve."
Ezra 2:54 - "The children of Neziah, the children of Hatipha."
Ezra 2:20 - "The children of Gibbar, ninety and five."
Ezra 2:24 - "The children of Azmaveth, forty and two."
Ezra 2:39 - "The children of Harim, a thousand and seventeen."
Ezra 5:4 - "Then said we unto them after this manner, What are the names of the men that make this building?"
Ezra 9:1-2
Ezra 5:13 - "But in the first year of Cyrus the king of Babylon the same king Cyrus made a decree to build this house of God."
Ezra 2:9 - "The children of Zaccai, seven hundred and threescore."
Ezra 2:27 - "The men of Michmas, an hundred twenty and two."
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Ezra 2:29 - "The children of Nebo, fifty and two."
Ezra 5:7 - "They sent a letter unto him, wherein was written thus; Unto Darius the king, all peace."