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2 Esdras 14:6 kjva — These words shalt thou declare, and these shalt thou hide.

King James Version with Apocrypha

“These words shalt thou declare, and these shalt thou hide.”

— 2 Esdras 14:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Esdras 14 — Context

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Then said he unto me, In the bush I did manifestly reveal myself unto Moses, and talked with him, when my people served in Egypt:

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And I sent him and led my people out of Egypt, and brought him up to the mount of where I held him by me a long season,

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And told him many wondrous things, and shewed him the secrets of the times, and the end; and commanded him, saying,

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These words shalt thou declare, and these shalt thou hide.

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And now I say unto thee,

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That thou lay up in thy heart the signs that I have shewed, and the dreams that thou hast seen, and the interpretations which thou hast heard:

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For thou shalt be taken away from all, and from henceforth thou shalt remain with my Son, and with such as be like thee, until the times be ended.

2 Esdras 14:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Esdras 14:6 say?
2 Esdras 14:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “These words shalt thou declare, and these shalt thou hide.”
Where is 2 Esdras 14:6 in the Bible?
2 Esdras 14:6 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Esdras, chapter 14, verse 6.
Who wrote 2 Esdras?
2 Esdras is traditionally attributed to Anonymous Jewish apocalyptist (with later Christian additions). The core (chs. 3–14, often called 4 Ezra) is a Jewish apocalypse. Chapters 1–2 and 15–16 are Christian additions preserved only in Latin and other versions. It was written Core c. AD 90–100; additions 2nd–3rd c. AD.
What is the book of 2 Esdras about?
2 Esdras is one of the great apocalypses of late Second-Temple Judaism. Through seven visions and dialogues with the angel Uriel, the seer "Ezra" wrestles with theodicy — Why has God allowed Israel to suffer? What of the wicked who prosper? — and receives apocalyptic visions of the Messiah, a final judgment, a resurrection, and the renewal of all things. Its imagery deeply influenced later Jewish and Christian apocalyptic.
What are the major themes of 2 Esdras?
2 Esdras explores themes including Apocalyptic, Theodicy, Messiah, Resurrection, Judgment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Esdras 14:6.
What translation should I read 2 Esdras 14:6 in?
2 Esdras 14:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Esdras 14:6?
2 Esdras 14:6 reads (KJVA): “These words shalt thou declare, and these shalt thou hide.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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