Ezra 3:13

“So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off.”

"So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off." - Ezra 3:13
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What does Ezra 3:13 mean?

Ezra 3:13 in the King James Version reads: "so that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off." This verse comes from the Book of Ezra in the…

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The Dual Echoes of Celebration and Sorrow

In the book of Ezra, specifically in Ezra 3:13 (KJV), we find a poignant moment encapsulating the complex human experience of joy and sorrow intertwined. The verse states, "So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the…

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A Prayer of Joy and Sorrow: Finding Unity in Our Worship

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence today, we come acknowledging the profound truths contained within Ezra 3:13, which says, "So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a…

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