Ezra 10:34
Ezra 10:34 in Multiple Translations
From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel,
Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
Of the sons of Bani, Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
From the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel,
Of the sonnes of Bani, Maadai, Amram, and Vel,
Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
Of the sons of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel,
Of the sons of Bani; Maadai, Amram, and Uel,
Of the sons of Bani, Maaddi, Amran, and Uel,
From the clan of Bigvai there were Maadai, Amram, Uel,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 10:34
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Ezra 10:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
בָנִ֔י
מַעֲדַ֥י
עַמְרָ֖ם
וְ/אוּאֵֽל
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
Prep | N-mp
בָנִ֔י
Bânîy
H1137
Bani
N-proper
מַעֲדַ֥י
Maʻăday
H4572
Maadai
N-proper
עַמְרָ֖ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
Amram
N-proper
וְ/אוּאֵֽל
ʼÛwʼêl
H177
Uel
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:34
מִ/בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בָנִ֔י
Bânîy
H1137
"Bani"
N-proper
Bani, meaning built, was the name of several Israelites, including a Gadite warrior, a Levite, and a man from Judah. One Bani returned from captivity with Zerubbabel, as noted in Ezra 2:10.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.10; also called Binnui at Neh.7.15; Also named: bin.nuy (בִּנּוּי "Binnui" H1131) § Bani = "built" 1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors 2) a Levite of the line of Merari, and forefather to Ethan 3) a man of Judah of the line of Pharez 4) "children of Bani" returned from captivity with Zerubbabel 5) one or up to three Levites in Nehemiah's time
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bani. See also: 2 Samuel 23:36; Nehemiah 3:17; Nehemiah 11:22.
מַעֲדַ֥י
Maʻăday
H4572
"Maadai"
N-proper
Maadai was an Israelite who lived during the time of Exile and Return, mentioned in Ezra 10:34. His name means ornament of Jehovah. He was one of the exiles who put away a foreign wife.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34 § Maadai = "ornament of Jehovah" an exile of the sons of Bani who put away a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Maadai. See also: Ezra 10:34.
עַמְרָ֖ם
ʻAmrâm
H6019
"Amram"
N-proper
Amram was the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, and his name means exalted people. He was a descendant of Kohath and Levi, living during the time of Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34 § Amram = "exalted people" 1) a descendant of Kohath and Levi and father of Moses 2) one of the sons of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Amram. See also: Exodus 6:18; 1 Chronicles 5:29; Ezra 10:34.
וְ/אוּאֵֽל
ʼÛwʼêl
H177
"Uel"
Conj | N-proper
Uel was an Israelite who lived during the time of exile and return, as mentioned in Ezra. He was a Judean who had taken a foreign woman as a wife, which was against God's commands. The KJV translates his name as 'Uel'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.34 § Uel = "wish or will of God" a Judean who had taken a foreign woman during the exile
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Uel. See also: Ezra 10:34.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:34
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Context — Those Guilty of Intermarriage
32Benjamin, Malluch, and Shemariah.
33From the descendants of Hashum: Mattenai, Mattattah, Zabad, Eliphelet, Jeremai, Manasseh, and Shimei.
34From the descendants of Bani: Maadai, Amram, Uel,
35Benaiah, Bedeiah, Cheluhi, 36Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,Ezra 10:34 Summary
[Ezra 10:34 lists the descendants of Bani who had married foreign women, which was against God's laws, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:3-4. This shows that the Israelites were taking steps to correct their sin and follow God's commands. By acknowledging and addressing their mistakes, the Israelites demonstrated humility and a desire to obey God. This verse reminds us that God is concerned with our individual actions and desires a personal relationship with each of us, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:33-34.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to list the descendants of Bani in Ezra 10:34?
The listing of the descendants of Bani is significant because it shows the transparency and accountability of the Israelites as they sought to rectify their sin, as seen in Ezra 10:1-5, and it also demonstrates their commitment to following God's laws, such as those found in Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
What can we learn from the names mentioned in Ezra 10:34?
The names mentioned, such as Maadai, Amram, and Uel, remind us that God is concerned with individuals, not just groups, as seen in Matthew 10:30, and that He desires a personal relationship with each of us, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:33-34.
How does Ezra 10:34 relate to the concept of spiritual leadership?
The mention of specific descendants of Bani in Ezra 10:34 highlights the importance of spiritual leaders taking responsibility for their actions and the actions of their families, as seen in Joshua 24:15 and 1 Timothy 3:4-5.
What role does humility play in the context of Ezra 10:34?
The Israelites' willingness to publicly acknowledge their sin and take corrective action, as seen in Ezra 10:1-44, demonstrates humility and a willingness to submit to God's will, as encouraged in Proverbs 22:4 and 1 Peter 5:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate transparency and accountability in my own life, just like the Israelites in Ezra 10:34?
- How can I, like the descendants of Bani, take personal responsibility for my actions and their impact on my family and community?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of humility and submission to God's will, as seen in the Israelites' response to their sin?
- What are some practical steps I can take to prioritize my relationship with God and seek His guidance in my daily life, just as the Israelites did in Ezra 10:1-44?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:34
[See comments on Ezra 10:19].
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:34
(18-44) List of the transgressors. (19) They gave their hands.—The four members of the high priest’s family were peculiarly dealt with. They gave their distinct pledge, and offered each a special trespass offering. It is one among a multitude of similar tokens of authenticity in the history; and inventor would have given some reason for the peculiarity. (22) Pashur.—Comparing Ezra 2:36-39, we find that all the priestly families that returned with Zerub-babel were implicated in the national offence. (25) Of Israel.—Of the laity eighty-six are mentioned, belonging to ten races which returned with Zerubbabel. (34) Bani.—Probably this should be some other name, as Bani occurs before. The peculiarly large number of the representatives of his race suggests that there is some confusion in the present text. (44) All these had taken strange wives.—Though the numbers are not summed up and distributed, it is evident that this closing sentence is emphatic. Ezra ends his history with a catalogue of the delinquents—strong testimony to the importance he attached to the reformation.
The last words—literally, and there were of them wives who had brought forth children—tend in the same direction. Not even this pathetic fact restrained the thoroughness of the excision. But the Book of Nehemiah (Nehemiah 13:23 seq.) will show that it was thorough only for a time.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 10:34
18–44. The List of those who ‘had married strange women’The record of the names was probably one of the documents officially preserved. The publicity of such a list was in itself a punishment to the offenders and a warning to others. As in chap. 2, the list falls into the three groups of Priests, Levites, and Israel (or Laity), i.e. 17 Priests, 10 Levites, 86 ‘of Israel’—113 in all.