Ezr 7:27-28 | TSK | e4.org | Blessed There is a most amiable spirit of piety in these reflections. Instead of expatiating on the praises of his munificent patron, or boasting of his own services, he blesses God for "putting such a thing in the king's heart;" and for all the assistance and favour shown him by the king and his counsellors. ; ; put such ; , ; ; , ; ; in the king's heart ; to beautify

‏ Ezra 7:27-28

Blessed There is a most amiable spirit of piety in these reflections. Instead of expatiating on the praises of his munificent patron, or boasting of his own services, he blesses God for "putting such a thing in the king's heart;" and for all the assistance and favour shown him by the king and his counsellors. Ezra 6:22; 1Chr 29:10-30; Phil 4:10

put such Ezra 6:22; Neh 2:12, Neh 7:5; 2Cor 8:16; Heb 8:10, Heb 10:16; Jas 1:17; Rev 17:17

in the king's heart Neh 2:8; Prov 21:1

to beautify Isa 60:13

extended Ezra 9:9; Gen 32:28, Gen 43:14; Neh 1:11

his counsellors Ezra 7:14; Jonah 3:7

And I was strengthened In what the king decreed he saw the hand of God. He therefore gave Him the praise, and took courage.

as the hand Ezra 7:6, Ezra 7:9, Ezra 5:5, Ezra 8:18; Neh 2:8; 2Tim 4:17-18