Ezra 7:25

New Century Version

And you, Ezra, use the wisdom you have from your God to choose judges and lawmakers to rule the Jewish people of Trans-Euphrates. They know the laws of your God, and you may teach anyone who does not know them.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

And the king asked them, “Can we find a better man than Joseph to take this job? God’s spirit is truly in him!”

Genesis 41:39

So the king said to Joseph, “God has shown you all this. There is no one as wise and understanding as you are, so

1 Kings 3:28

When the people of Israel heard about King Solomon’s decision, they respected him very much. They saw he had wisdom from God to make the right decisions.

2 Kings 17:27

Then the king of Assyria commanded, “Send back one of the priests you took away. Let him live there and teach the people what the god wants.”

1 Chronicles 22:12

He will make you the king of Israel. May the Lord give you wisdom and understanding so you will be able to obey the teachings of the Lord your God.

1 Chronicles 23:4

David said, “Of these, twenty-four thousand Levites will direct the work of the Temple of the Lord, six thousand Levites will be officers and judges,

Ezra 10:4

Get up, Ezra. You are in charge, and we will support you. Have courage and do it.”

Ezra 6:6

Now then, Tattenai, governor of Trans-Euphrates, Shethar-Bozenai, and all the officers of that area, stay away from there.

Ezra 7:10

Ezra had worked hard to know and obey the Teachings of the Lord and to teach his rules and commands to the Israelites.

Ezra 7:14

Ezra, you are sent by the king and the seven people who advise him to ask how Judah and Jerusalem are obeying the Law of your God, which you are carrying with you.

Nehemiah 9:3

For a fourth of the day they stood where they were and read from the Book of the Teachings of the Lord their God. For another fourth of the day they confessed their sins and worshiped the Lord their God.

Psalm 19:7

The teachings of the Lord are perfect; they give new strength. The rules of the Lord can be trusted; they make plain people wise.

Proverbs 2:6

Only the Lord gives wisdom; he gives knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 6:23

These commands are like a lamp; this teaching is like a light. And the correction that comes from them will help you have life.

Malachi 2:7

“A priest should teach what he knows, and people should learn the teachings from him, because he is the messenger of the Lord All-Powerful.

Matthew 13:52

Then Jesus said to them, “So every teacher of the law who has been taught about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house. He brings out both new things and old things he has saved.”

Mark 6:34

When he arrived, he saw a great crowd waiting. He felt sorry for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them many things.

Deuteronomy 16:18

Appoint judges and officers for your tribes in every town the Lord your God is giving you; they must judge the people fairly.

Colossians 1:28

So we continue to preach Christ to each person, using all wisdom to warn and to teach everyone, in order to bring each one into God’s presence as a mature person in Christ.

James 1:5

But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.