In the book of Ezra, Ezra said, “Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, the son of Shallum, the son of Zadok, the son of Ahitub ...”, and in chapter seven and verse three of Ezra, Ezra continued to share his lineage with the words, “the son of Amariah, Azariah and Meraioth” where we read,
The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, the son of Meraioth,
The verse reads, “The son of Amariah, the son of Azariah, ...” Ezra began with the words, “the son of Amariah” which means “the offspring and progeny belonging to Amariah whose name means Jehovah speaks or Yah has promised”, “the son of Azariah” which means “the offspring and progeny belonging to Azariah whose name means Jehovah has helped”. Ezra shared how he was also the descendant of “Amariah and Azariah” whose names mean Jehovah has promised and helped.
The verse goes on to say, “ … the son of Meraioth, ...” Ezra continued with the words, “the son” which means “the offspring and progeny” “of Meraioth” or “belonging to Meraioth whose name means rebellious”. Ezra was also a descendant of “Meraioth” or “rebellious”.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Ezra how his lineage included “Amariah, Azariah and Meraioth” which included meanings about Jehovah God being one who promises, helps and attends to the rebellious. Throughout the ages God used these ancestors of “Ezra” to bring him into existence, and at the right time, “Ezra”arrived. God works in our lives in the same manner as He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind even before many of them were born. His invitation to everyone is to receive His Son Jesus as “Savior and Lord”, and when we do, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put within us the desire and passion that He has pre-ordained for us to be used in His Kingdom and to draw others unto Him.
Next time Ezra continues to share his lineage with the words, “the son of Zerahiah, Uzzi and Bukki”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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