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Ezra 10:5 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Ezra 10:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ezra chapter 10 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
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Commentary on Ezra 10:5
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. Ezra immediately acts on Shecaniah's call—"Then arose Ezra" (vayyaqom ezra) shows decisive response without hesitation or political calculation. He binds the leadership and people by oath (shava), creating solemn covenant obligation before God. This wasn't a democratic vote subject to reversal but sacred vow invoking divine witness.The threefold designation—"chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel"—encompasses religious leadership and entire communit...
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Cross-References for Ezra 10:5
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“and cursed them”
“We will restore them”
“I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season”
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.”
“and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man”
“Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel.”
“their nobles”
“and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:”
“and such as are born of them”