Ezra
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A Jewish priest and scribe who helped restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the exile
- proper noun
- Literature
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Esdras
- The deity compared Ezra to Moses, who was told miracles and shown cosmic secrets on Sinai.
Examples
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It's consistent with the earlier prayer of Ezra that I read.
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My God, Nehemiah 8 and 6 "And Ezra blessed the Lord, thy God.
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In the Bible, Ezra is depicted as a leader who reestablished worship practices among the Jewish people.
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The story of Ezra illustrates how he worked tirelessly to help the Jewish community rebuild their faith.
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Ezra was a dedicated scribe who played a vital role in restoring Jewish law in Jerusalem.
Compounds
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A book in the Old Testament that tells how Ezra helped restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after exile
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Ezra is a Hebrew name that comes from the root עזר meaning 'help'. So the priest Ezra in the Bible is remembered as someone who 'helped' restore Jewish law and worship.