Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 10:19 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Ezra 10:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 10 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.”
Ezra 10:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Ezra 10:19
And they gave their hands (vayittenu yadam)—this idiom signifies making a binding oath or covenant commitment (2 Kings 10:15, Ezekiel 17:18). The gesture symbolized pledged faithfulness, making their commitment public and irrevocable.That they would put away their wives (lehotsi nasheihem)—the verb yatsa (to send out/away) is the technical term for divorce. The willingness to dissolve these marriages, though painful, demonstrated prioritizing covenant with Yahweh over human relationships. This wasn't casual divorce but covenant purification.And being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 10:19
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“a ram without blemish from the flock”
“he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he greeted him”
“as your fathers were; but yield yourselves to Yahweh”
“James and Cephas and John”
“To the Assyrians”
“if he has sinned”
“the mighty men”