Ezra 3:6

“From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid.”

"From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid." - Ezra 3:6
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What does Ezra 3:6 mean?

Ezra 3:6 in the King James Version of the Bible states, "From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid." This verse comes from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament, which…

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Sacrifices Before Foundations: Faith in Action

In Ezra 3:6, we read, "From the first day of the seventh month began they to offer burnt offerings unto the LORD. But the foundation of the temple of the LORD was not yet laid." At first glance, this verse seems to convey a simple chronological statement about the Israelites…

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A Prayer for Renewal and Restoration

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with reverence and gratitude, acknowledging that You are the Creator of the universe, the Almighty God, who knows the beginning from the end. In the spirit of Ezra 3:6, where it is written, "From the first day of the…

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