2 Esdras 7:36 kjva — Then said I, Abraham prayed first for the Sodomites, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness:

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then said I, Abraham prayed first for the Sodomites, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness:"

— 2 Esdras 7:36, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Esdras 7 — Context

And the most High shall appear upon the seat of judgment, and misery shall pass away, and the long suffering shall have an end:

But judgment only shall remain, truth shall stand, and faith shall wax strong:

And the work shall follow, and the reward shall be shewed, and the good deeds shall be of force, and wicked deeds shall bear no rule.

Then said I, Abraham prayed first for the Sodomites, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness:

And Jesus after him for Israel in the time of Achan:

And Samuel and David for the destruction: and Solomon for them that should come to the sanctuary:

And Helias for those that received rain; and for the dead, that he might live:

2 Esdras 7:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Esdras 7:36 say?

2 Esdras 7:36 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then said I, Abraham prayed first for the Sodomites, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness:”

Where is 2 Esdras 7:36 in the Bible?

2 Esdras 7:36 is found in the Apocrypha, in the book of 2 Esdras, chapter 7, verse 36.

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 7:36.

What translation should I read 2 Esdras 7:36 in?

2 Esdras 7:36 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 7:36?

2 Esdras 7:36 reads (KJVA): “Then said I, Abraham prayed first for the Sodomites, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness:” 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.

2 Esdras 7:36 kjva — Then said I, Abraham prayed first for the Sodomites, and Moses for the fathers that sinned in the wilderness:

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