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Ezra 10

Ezra 10:4

Shecaniah’s Encouragement · Ezra 10:1–5
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Translations

Modern
Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!”
Traditional
Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.
Literal
Arise, for on you is the matter, and we are with you. Be strong and do it.”
Latin
Surge, tuum est decernere, nosque erimus tecum: confortare, et fac.

Original

Hebrew
English
Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!”

Notes

Ezra 10:4

this matter is your responsibility: As an expert in the law (see Ezra 7:10), Ezra was responsible for guiding the people to a solution that honored God regarding intermarriage. Since the law of Moses did not provide clear instructions for divorcing pagan wives, Ezra needed to create a plan that aligned with Scripture and was fair to everyone involved.

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 First Book of Esdras Marriage, Marriage Customs People of the Land

Topics

Ability Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Examples of Forsaking: Israelites Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Sin of, to be Confessed, Deeply Repented of, and Forsaken 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 Love Yourself Magistrates: Good: Samuel Taking Responsibility