Ezra 10:5

Verse

So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware.

Bible in Basic English

Then Ezra got up, and made the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do this. So they took an oath.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So Esdras arose, and made the chiefs of the priests and of the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word, and they swore.

Free Bible Version

So Ezra stood up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all the Israelites present take an oath to act on what had just been said. They all took the oath.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then arose Ezra, and caused the chiefe Priestes, the Leuites, and all Israel, to sweare that they would doe according to this worde. So they sware.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware.

Translation for Translators

So I stood up and demanded that the leaders of the priests, the other descendants of Levi, and all the other Israeli people solemnly declare that they would do what Shecaniah said that they should do. So they all solemnly promised to do that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Ezra rose and made the priestly officials, the Levites, and all of Israel promise to act in this way. So they all took a solemn oath.

Noah Webster Bible

Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. And they swore.

World English Bible

Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.

Young's Literal Translation

And Ezra riseth, and causeth the heads of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear to do according to this word — and they swear.

Context

Shecaniah’s Encouragement

⁴Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!”⁵So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath.

Summary

In this verse, Ezra calls for a national repentance and confession of sin before God. He urges the people to acknowledge their guilt and turn away from their sinful practices. This act of contrition demonstrates a desire for spiritual renewal and restoration of their relationship with God. Ezra's leadership in this moment sets an example of humility and obedience to God's commands, emphasizing the importance of genuine repentance in seeking God's forgiveness and mercy.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And they sware - The thing was evidently contrary to the law of God; and now he bound them by an oath to rectify the abuse.

Ezra 10:5

Shecaniah’s Encouragement

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Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware.

Bible in Basic English

Then Ezra got up, and made the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do this. So they took an oath.

Douay-Rheims 1899

So Esdras arose, and made the chiefs of the priests and of the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word, and they swore.

Free Bible Version

So Ezra stood up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all the Israelites present take an oath to act on what had just been said. They all took the oath.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then arose Ezra, and caused the chiefe Priestes, the Leuites, and all Israel, to sweare that they would doe according to this worde. So they sware.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

So Ezra rose and made the priestly officials, the Levites, and all of Israel promise to act in this way. So they all took a solemn oath.

Noah Webster Bible

Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. And they swore.

World English Bible

Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.

Young's Literal Translation

And Ezra riseth, and causeth the heads of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear to do according to this word — and they swear.

Ezra 10:5

Verse

Context

Shecaniah’s Encouragement

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Ezra 10:5

Shecaniah’s Encouragement

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes