Ezra 6:10

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.”

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BSBPD

“Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“That they may offer sacrifices of sweet savours unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“that they may offer sacrifices of sweet savor unto the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“that they be bringing near sweet savours to the God of heaven, and praying for the life of the king, and of his sons.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Ezra 6:10 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 8:21When the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, He said in His heart, “Never again will I curse the ground because of man, even though every inclination of his heart is evil from his youth. And never again will I destroy all living creatures as I have done.
  2. Exodus 12:32Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.”
  3. Leviticus 1:9The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall burn all of it on the altar as a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
  4. Leviticus 1:13The entrails and legs must be washed with water, and the priest shall bring all of it and burn it on the altar; it is a burnt offering, an offering made by fire, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.
  5. Ezra 1:2“This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah.
  6. Ezra 7:23Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be done diligently for His house. For why should wrath fall on the realm of the king and his sons?
  7. Jeremiah 29:7Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
  8. Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
  9. 1 Timothy 2:1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—

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