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Ezra 1:1–2 Bible Word Search
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“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the LORD’s word by Jeremiah’s mouth might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his…”

Ezra 1:1

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About this Bible word search

This free online puzzle is based on Ezra 1:1–2 in the World English Bible. The word bank contains 26 passage-related words, and the default Easy puzzle starts with 15 words. Use the verse references for study, or print the worksheet for offline use.

History

Historical background

Cyrus announces Israel’s return

In the first year of Cyrus, the Persian king announces that the LORD has given him authority and commissioned him to build a house for God in Jerusalem. He calls on the Jewish exiles to return and rebuild the temple.

Setting
The beginning of Persian rule after the Babylonian exile.

Main events
Cyrus issues a proclamation authorizing the exiles to return and rebuild the Jerusalem temple.

Why it matters
The decree begins the restoration promised through Jeremiah.

This overview paraphrases the cited passage in the World English Bible.

Original-language word highlights

  • JERUSALEM

    Hebrew · יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם · Strong’s H3389 · Biblical place · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:2
  • JEREMIAH

    Hebrew · יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ · Strong’s H3414 · Prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:1
  • PERSIA

    Hebrew · פָּרַס · Strong’s H6539 · Biblical place · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:1
  • CYRUS

    Hebrew · כּ֫וֹרֶשׁ · Strong’s H3566 · Emperor living at the time of Exile and Return · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:1
  • JUDAH

    Hebrew · יְהוּדָה · Strong’s H3063 · Jacob's son living at the time of the Patriarchs · High-confidence match
    Ezra 1:2

Passage vocabulary

  • ACCOMPLISHED
    Ezra 1:1
  • PROCLAMATION
    Ezra 1:1
  • THROUGHOUT
    Ezra 1:1
  • COMMANDED
    Ezra 1:2
  • JERUSALEM
    Ezra 1:2
  • JEREMIAH
    Ezra 1:1
  • KINGDOMS
    Ezra 1:2
  • KINGDOM
    Ezra 1:1
  • STIRRED
    Ezra 1:1
  • WRITING
    Ezra 1:1
  • HEAVEN
    Ezra 1:2
  • PERSIA
    Ezra 1:1
  • SAYING
    Ezra 1:1
  • SPIRIT
    Ezra 1:1
  • BUILD
    Ezra 1:2
  • CYRUS
    Ezra 1:1
  • EARTH
    Ezra 1:2
  • FIRST
    Ezra 1:1
  • GIVEN
    Ezra 1:2
  • HOUSE
    Ezra 1:2
  • JUDAH
    Ezra 1:2
  • MOUTH
    Ezra 1:1
  • KING
    Ezra 1:1
  • LORD
    Ezra 1:1
  • WORD
    Ezra 1:1
  • YEAR
    Ezra 1:1

Places in this passage

Persia Jerusalem

  • Jerusalem
    Ezra 1:2
  • Persia
    Ezra 1:1, Ezra 1:2
    Likely

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Scripture text: World English Bible (WEB),
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matches are limited to high-confidence name and verse references.

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