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    Ezra 10 (KJV)

    Read Ezra chapter 10 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Ezra 10

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    Ezra 10 Summary

    Moved by Ezra's grief, the people confess their sin of intermarriage and agree to put away their foreign wives. A systematic process is organized to address each case, taking about three months to complete. The chapter ends with a list of those who had married foreign women.

    This is one of the Bible's most difficult chapters. The separation of families was painful but reflected the community's conviction that covenant faithfulness to God must take absolute priority. It demonstrates the costliness of genuine repentance.

    Key Themes

    Costly repentanceCommunity actionCovenant prioritySystematic reformPainful obedience

    Key Verses in Ezra 10

    "There assembled unto him out of Israel a very great congregation of men and women and children: for the people wept very sore."

    — Ezra 10:1

    The people's weeping shows that repentance was genuine, not forced.

    "Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it."

    — Ezra 10:4

    The community supported Ezra's leadership, committing to stand with him in the difficult work of reform.

    Life Application

    True repentance is costly. It may require painful changes, but the restoration of your relationship with God is worth any price.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Did Ezra really send away foreign wives?

    Yes. The community decided this was necessary to maintain covenant faithfulness. While painful, it reflected the people's commitment to prioritizing their relationship with God above personal comfort.

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