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Prof. Barbara Newman, Northwestern University
from 2006 Bible Literary project

Ezra

Picture description: Ezra reading Book of Law
Picture copyright: V. Gilbert and Arlisle F. Beers

Bible Verse

Ezra 7:1

Meaning

It is of Hebrew origin which carries the meaning of “help” or “aid”. In the Old Testament, Ezra was a prophet and also called a scribe, a priest and a teacher of the Law of God. He devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. Ezra wrote the Book of Ezra while his story appeared in the Book of Nehemiah as well.

Gender

Male

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Keywords

aid Ezra help law teach

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