Ezra 5:5

Modern English Version

But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they could not cause them to cease building until a command came from Darius. Consequently, they sent a letter concerning this matter.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:9

For the eyes of the Lord move about on all the earth to strengthen the heart that is completely toward Him. You have acted foolishly in this, and from this point forward you will have wars.”

Ezra 7:28

and has extended mercy to me before the king, his counselors, and all the king’s mighty princes. Thus I had been strengthened, because the hand of the Lord my God was upon me. As a result, I gathered together some of the chief men of Israel to go up with me.

Ezra 7:6

this Ezra went up from Babylon. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses, given by the Lord God of Israel. Because the hand of the Lord his God was upon him, the king granted him all his requests.

Ezra 8:22

For I was ashamed to ask the king for an escort of foot and horse soldiers to help us against the enemy on the way, because we had spoken to the king, saying, “The hand of our God is upon all who seek Him for good, but His power and His wrath are against all who forsake Him.”

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

Psalm 33:18

Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His lovingkindness,

Psalm 34:15

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.

Psalm 76:10

Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; with the remainder of wrath You will gird Yourself.

Philippians 1:28

and not in any way frightened by your adversaries. This is a sign to them of their destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.

1 Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”