9:1 9:1

Ezra 9:2

9:3 9:3

Bible Versions

For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of [those] lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.
For they have taken {H5375} of their daughters {H1323} for themselves, and for their sons {H1121}: so that the holy {H6944} seed {H2233} have mingled {H6148} themselves with the people {H5971} of those lands {H776}: yea, the hand {H3027} of the princes {H8269} and rulers {H5461} hath been chief {H7223} in this trespass {H4604}.
They have taken some of the women from these nations as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed has assimilated to the peoples of the lands; moreover, the officials and leaders have been the main offenders in this treachery."
Indeed, the Israelites have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed has been mixed with the people of the land. And the leaders and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!”
For they have taken of their daughters for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the peoples of the lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
 Back

Search Scripture