Ezra the Scribe

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Uzair, Ezra in Islam

Uzair, Ezra in Islam Uzair عزير‎, ʿUzayr) is a figure mentioned in the Quran, in the verse 9:30, which states that he was revered by the Jews as “the son of God“. Uzair is most often identified with the biblical Ezra. Modern historians have described the reference as “enigmatic”, since such views have not been found in...

Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3-4). Wood engraving, published in 1886.

Ezra

Who Is Ezra? Ezra (עזרא, ‘Ezrā; fl. 480–440 BCE), also called Ezra the Scribe (עזרא הסופר, Ezra ha-Sofer) and Ezra the Priest in the Book of Ezra, was a Jewish scribe (sofer) and priest (kohen). In Greco-Latin, Ezra is called Esdras (Ἔσδρας). According to the Hebrew Bible, he was a descendant of Sraya (Ezra 7:1) the last...

Ezra the Priest Taught God's Law

Ezra’s Prayer

Ezra’s Prayer We have collected some of the best Ezra’s prayers to use in request to God. May these prayers for safety bring you comfort and peace of mind. May these prayers for strength encourage your spirit and strengthen your faith. Ezra, also called Ezra the Scribe and Ezra the...

Ezra-Nehemiah

Story Of Ezra

Story Of Ezra Here is the story of Ezra. Ezra was a saint and a wise man. He went out one day to his own farm, as was his custom. About noon he came to a deserted, ruined place and felt the heat. He entered the ruined town and dismounted...