Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ezra 10:2 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Ezra 10:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 10 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Elam, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing.”
Ezra 10:2 (KJV)
Historical Context for Ezra 10:2
People Mentioned
Commentary on Ezra 10:2
And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, one of the sons of Bani, answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed against our God, and have taken strange wives of the people of the land: yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. Shechaniah's confession demonstrates covenant awareness. The verb 'trespassed' (ma'alnu, מָעַלְנוּ) indicates breach of trust or faithlessness, not merely rule-breaking. The confession 'we have trespassed against our God' personalizes the offense—sin isn't merely social problem but violation of covenant relationship. The phrase 'strange wives' (nashim nochriyot, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ezra 10:2
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“to trespass against our God in marrying foreign women?”
“so that the holy seed have mixed themselves with the peoples of the lands: yes”
“lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land where you are going”
“and proclaim these words toward the north”
“and proclaimed”
“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found”
“you commit sin”
“as he is in the light”
“Zechariah”
“the keeper of the east gate.”