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Ezra 10

Ezra 10:12

The People’s Confession of Sin · Ezra 10:6–17
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Translations

Modern
And the whole assembly responded in a loud voice: “Truly we must do as you say!
Traditional
Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast said, so must we do.
Literal
And all the assembly answered and said in a loud voice, “Truly according to your word it is upon us to do.
Latin
Et respondit universa multitudo, dixitque voce magna: Juxta verbum tuum ad nos, sic fiat.

Original

Hebrew
English
And the whole assembly responded in a loud voice: “Truly we must do as you say!

Notes

Ezra 9:1–10:44

Ezra addressed the issue of marrying idol-worshipping foreigners. The Jewish leaders had permitted this practice, even though the early settlers had promised to stay away from pagan influences (Ezra 4:1–5). Ezra prayed for the nation and assisted those who felt guilty about their sins to correct their actions.

Glossary

Book of Ezra Elephantine Papyri Ezra (Person) First Book of Esdras Genealogy Marriage, Marriage Customs

Topics

Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Sin of, to be Confessed, Deeply Repented of, and Forsaken Ammonites: Jews Intermarry With Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Decision: Israelites Divorce: Forced on Those Who had Idolatrous Wives Divorce: General Scriptures Concerning Ezra: A Famous Scribe and Priest: Exhorts People to Put Away Their Heathen Wives Government: Mosaic: Legislates with Ezra in Reforming Certain Marriages with the Heathen