Ezra 7:10
“For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.”
— Ezra 7:10
About this verse
Ezra 7:10 comes from the book of Ezra, written during the Return (~516 BC) period. The setting is Babylon. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include devotion, scripture study, teaching. Notable phrases: set his heart to seek; law of Yahweh; to do it; to teach.
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Return (~516 BC)
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seeking
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narrative
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