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New American Standard Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to
King James Version
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
Holman Bible
Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the Lord, obey it, and teach
International Standard Version
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, to obey it, and to teach God's statutes and judgments in Israel.
A Conservative Version
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
American Standard Version
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Jehovah, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
Amplified
For Ezra had set his heart (resolved) to study and interpret the Law of the Lord, and to practice it and teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Bible in Basic English
For Ezra had given his mind to learning the law of the Lord and doing it, and to teaching his rules and decisions in Israel.
Darby Translation
For Ezra had directed his heart to seek the law of Jehovah and to do it, and to teach in Israel the statutes and the ordinances.
Julia Smith Translation
For Ezra prepared his heart to seek the law of Jehovah, and to do, and to teach in Israel the law and judgment.
King James 2000
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, to do [it], and to teach the regulations and judgments in Israel.
Modern King James verseion
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of Jehovah, and to do it, and to teach statutes and judgments in Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For Ezra prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach the precept and judgment in Israel.
NET Bible
Now Ezra had dedicated himself to the study of the law of the Lord, to its observance, and to teaching its statutes and judgments in Israel.
New Heart English Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
The Emphasized Bible
For, Ezra, had settled his heart, to study the law of Yahweh, and to do it , - and to teach in Israel, statute and regulation.
Webster
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
World English Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
Youngs Literal Translation
for Ezra hath prepared his heart to seek the law of Jehovah, and to do, and to teach in Israel statute and judgment.
Themes
-ezra » Honoured God's word » By study
Heart » Renewed » It should seek God
character of the renewed Heart » Prepared to seek God
Instruction » Examples of spiritual
Law » Expounded by » Princes, priests, and levites publicly taught
The law of God » Saints » Prepare their hearts to seek
Obedience » Instances of » -ezra
Obedience to God » Prepare the heart for
Religious zeal » Instances of » -ezra
Seekers » Instances of » -ezra
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezra 7:10
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Ezra's Arrival And Work
9
For on the first day of the first month he began to go up from Babylonia, and on the first day of the fifth month he came to Jerusalem, for the good hand of his God was on him.
10 For Ezra had set his heart to
Cross References
Deuteronomy 33:10
They shall teach Jacob your rules and Israel your law; they shall put incense before you and whole burnt offerings on your altar.
Ezra 7:25
"And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people in the province Beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God. And those who do not know them, you shall teach.
Malachi 2:7
For the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the LORD of hosts.
Deuteronomy 16:12
You shall remember that you were a slave in Egypt; and you shall be careful to observe these statutes.
1 Samuel 7:3
And Samuel said to all the house of Israel, "If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtaroth from among you and direct your heart to the LORDand serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines."
1 Chronicles 29:18
O LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the hearts of your people, and direct their hearts toward you.
2 Chronicles 12:14
And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the LORD.
2 Chronicles 17:8-9
and with them the Levites, Shemaiah, Nethaniah, Zebadiah, Asahel, Shemiramoth, Jehonathan, Adonijah, Tobijah, and Tobadonijah; and with these Levites, the priests Elishama and Jehoram.
2 Chronicles 19:3
Nevertheless, some good is found in you, for you destroyed the Asherahs out of the land, and have set your heart to seek God."
2 Chronicles 30:22
And Hezekiah spoke encouragingly to all the Levites who showed good skill in the service of the LORD. So they ate the food of the festival for seven days, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers.
Ezra 7:6
this Ezra went up from Babylonia. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses that the LORD, the God of Israel, had given, and the king granted him all that he asked, for the hand of the LORD his God was on him.
Nehemiah 8:1-9
And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the LORD had commanded Israel.
Job 11:13
"If you prepare your heart, you will stretch out your hands toward him.
Psalm 1:2
but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 10:17
O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear
Psalm 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
Psalm 57:7
My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody!
Psalm 119:45
and I shall walk in a wide place, for I have sought your precepts.
Psalm 119:96-100
I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commandment is exceedingly broad.
Matthew 5:19
Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:24
"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
John 13:17
If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.
Acts 1:1
In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,
1 Timothy 3:2
Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife,sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.
Titus 2:1
But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.
Titus 2:15
Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.
Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.