Ezra 10:36
Ezra 10:36 in Multiple Translations
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Vania, Marimuth, and Eliasib,
Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib,
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 10:36
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Ezra 10:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַנְיָ֥ה
מְרֵמ֖וֹת
אֶלְיָשִֽׁיב
וַנְיָ֥ה
Vanyâh
H2057
Vaniah
N-proper
מְרֵמ֖וֹת
Mᵉrêmôwth
H4822
Meremoth
N-proper
אֶלְיָשִֽׁיב
ʼElyâshîyb
H475
Eliashib
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:36
וַנְיָ֥ה
Vanyâh
H2057
"Vaniah"
N-proper
Vanyah was an Israelite who lived during the time of Ezra. He was a son of Bani and took a foreign wife, as recorded in Ezra 10:36. His name means Jehovah is praise.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.36 § Vaniah = "Jehovah is praise" one of the sons of Bani, in the time of Ezra, who took a foreign wife
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Vaniah. See also: Ezra 10:36.
מְרֵמ֖וֹת
Mᵉrêmôwth
H4822
"Meremoth"
N-proper
Meremoth was a priest who helped rebuild Jerusalem's wall and served in the temple during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. His name means 'elevations' and he is mentioned in Ezra 10:36.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.10.36 § Meremoth = "elevations" 1) a priest, son of Uriah of the family of Koz active in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and in the 7th course of temple service in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah 2) a priest in the time of Zerubbabel 3) a returning exile of the family of Bani who had a foreign wife in the time of Ezra
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Meremoth. See also: Ezra 8:33; Nehemiah 3:21; Nehemiah 12:3.
אֶלְיָשִֽׁיב
ʼElyâshîyb
H475
"Eliashib"
N-proper
Eliashib means God restores, the name of six Israelites, including a priest and a high priest in Nehemiah's time. He is mentioned in Nehemiah 13:4. Eliashib was a common name in biblical times.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Neh.13.4 § Eliashib = "God restores" 1) a priest in David's reign 2) a descendant of David 3) a high priest in Nehemiah's time 4) a temple singer with foreign wife 5) one of the line of Zattu 6) one of the line of Bani
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: Eliashib. See also: 1 Chronicles 3:24; Nehemiah 3:20; Nehemiah 13:28.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:36
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Context — Those Guilty of Intermarriage
Ezra 10:36 Summary
The verse Ezra 10:36 lists the names of three men, Vaniah, Meremoth, and Eliashib, who were part of a larger group of Israelite men who had married foreign women and were now taking steps to correct this situation. This was an important part of the restoration of the Israelites after their return from exile, as they sought to obey God's commands and restore their covenant relationship with Him (as seen in Deuteronomy 7:3-4). By repenting and turning back to God, these men demonstrated a willingness to follow God's Word, even when it was difficult. We can learn from their example by prioritizing obedience and purity in our own lives, as taught in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the names listed in Ezra 10:36?
The names listed in Ezra 10:36, such as Vaniah, Meremoth, and Eliashib, are likely the names of Israelite men who had married foreign women, as part of the larger list of those who had intermarried with the surrounding nations, as seen in Ezra 10:18-44, and were now taking steps to correct this situation, in accordance with the Law given in Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
How does this verse fit into the broader context of Ezra 10?
Ezra 10:36 is part of a larger list of Israelite men who had taken foreign wives, and were now being called to repentance and separation from these relationships, as led by Ezra and the leaders of the people, as seen in Ezra 10:1-5, in order to restore purity and obedience to the Law of Moses, as commanded in Exodus 34:15-17.
What can we learn from the example of these men in Ezra 10:36?
The men listed in Ezra 10:36 demonstrate a willingness to repent and obey God's commands, even when it is difficult, as seen in Ezra 10:3-5, and this serves as an example to us of the importance of humility, obedience, and a willingness to follow God's Word, as taught in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Psalm 119:105.
How does this verse relate to the theme of restoration in the book of Ezra?
Ezra 10:36 is part of the larger story of the restoration of the Israelites after their return from exile, as seen in Ezra 1-6, and the purification of the people from foreign influences, as seen in Ezra 9-10, in order to restore their covenant relationship with God, as promised in Ezekiel 36:22-32.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to repent and turn back to God, just like the men in Ezra 10:36?
- How can I demonstrate a willingness to obey God's commands, even when it is difficult or unpopular?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize purity and obedience in my own life, in accordance with God's Word?
- How can I learn from the example of the men in Ezra 10:36 to cultivate humility and a willingness to follow God's leading in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:36
[See comments on Ezra 10:19].
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:36
(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 10:36
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.