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Ezra 9:5 · KJV

"And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,"

King James Version

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Passage Context

3And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied.
4Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice.
5And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,
6And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.
7Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is this day.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to feelings of heaviness?

2

What does it mean for you to kneel in prayer?

3

When have you felt the need to express your emotions to God?

Life Application

faith

Consider taking time to pray and express your burdens to God. Physical gestures, like kneeling, can enhance your connection in prayer.

emotions

Identify a safe space to process your feelings, whether through prayer, journaling, or talking with a trusted friend.

People in This Verse

EzraOT

A scribe and priest who played a key role in the return of the Jewish exiles and the re-establishment of the Law in Jerusalem.

First appearance: Ezra 7:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The central city for Jewish worship and identity, significant for its historical and spiritual importance.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Ezra's act of falling to his knees and praying reflects the humility and repentance that Jesus taught in his ministry.

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