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Ezra 1:1 (MSG)

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1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia--this fulfilled the Message of GOD preached by Jeremiah--GOD prodded Cyrus king of Persia to make an official announcement throughout his kingdom. He wrote it out as follows:

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Unexpected Blessings (2015-07-29)

Definition(s):
Cyrus (Sigh-russ): as miserable; as heir
Persia (Per-zha): that cuts or divides; a nail; a gryphon; a horsema