Ezra 10:34

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,

Complete Jewish Bible:

of the descendants of Bani: Ma'adai, 'Amram, U'el,

Berean Standard Bible:

From the descendants of Bani:

American Standard Version:

Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Of the sons^{H1121} of Bani^{H1137}; Maadai^{H4572}, Amram^{H6019}, and Uel^{H177},

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Commentary for Ezra 10:34

Ezra 10:34 is a verse that lists the names of three individuals—Maadai, Amram, and Uel—who are identified as sons of Bani. This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Ezra that deals with the issue of mixed marriages among the Israelites who had returned from exile in Babylon. The historical context of this verse is set after the Babylonian exile, when the Persian king, Cyrus the Great, allowed the Jewish people to return to their homeland in Judah.

Upon their return, under the leadership of Ezra, the Israelites were confronted with the challenge of maintaining their religious and cultural identity. One of the significant problems they faced was intermarriage with the surrounding peoples, which was seen as a violation of the Mosaic Law (as outlined in Deuteronomy 7:3-4). Ezra chapter 10 recounts the community's response to this issue, as Ezra leads a national effort to dissolve these unlawful marriages and recommit the people to following the Torah.

The verse itself does not provide extensive narrative detail but contributes to the broader theme of communal repentance and religious reform. The mention of Maadai, Amram, and Uel specifically indicates that these men, as part of the larger group of returnees, were also implicated in the issue of intermarriage and were taking steps to rectify their situation by sending away their foreign wives. This act was part of a larger communal effort to remain faithful to God's covenant and to preserve the distinct religious identity of Israel in a time of significant social and religious upheaval.

In summary, Ezra 10:34 reflects the themes of covenant faithfulness, religious reform, and the struggle to maintain a distinct cultural and religious identity in the face of external pressures. The verse is a small part of a significant moment in Jewish history where the returned exiles sought to reestablish their relationship with God according to the Law of Moses.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1137
   There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בָּנִי
   Transliteration: Bânîy
   Pronunciation: baw-nee'
   Description: from בָּנָה; built; Bani, the name of five Israelites; Bani.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4572
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַעֲדַי
   Transliteration: Maʻăday
   Pronunciation: mah-ad-ah'-ee
   Description: from עָדָה; ornamental; Maadai, an Israelite; Maadai.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6019
   There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַמְרָם
   Transliteration: ʻAmrâm
   Pronunciation: am-rawm'
   Description: probably from עַם and רוּם; high people; Amram, the name of two Israelites; Amram.
   
5. Strong's Number: H177
   There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אוּאֵל
   Transliteration: ʼÛwʼêl
   Pronunciation: oo-ale'
   Description: from אוֹ and אֵל; wish of God; Uel, and Israelite; Uel.