Ezra 10:7
Ezra 10:7 in Multiple Translations
And a proclamation was issued throughout Judah and Jerusalem that all the exiles should gather at Jerusalem.
And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem;
And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem;
And they made a public statement through all Judah and Jerusalem, to all those who had come back, that they were to come together to Jerusalem;
Then a proclamation was issued throughout Judah and Jerusalem that all the exiles should assemble in Jerusalem.
And they caused a proclamation to goe throughout Iudah and Ierusalem, vnto all them of the captiuitie, that they should assemble themselues vnto Ierusalem.
And they cause a voice to pass over into Judah and Jerusalem, to all sons of the removal, to be gathered to Jerusalem,
They made a proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem to all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together to Jerusalem;
And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem to all the children of the captivity, that they should assemble at Jerusalem;
And proclamation was made in Juda and Jerusalem to all the children of the captivity, that they should assemble together into Jerusalem.
Then we sent a message to all the people in Jerusalem and in other towns in Judah, saying that all those who had returned from Babylonia should come to Jerusalem immediately.
Berean Amplified Bible — Ezra 10:7
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Ezra 10:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּעֲבִ֨ירוּ
ק֜וֹל
בִּ/יהוּדָ֣ה
וִ/ירֽוּשָׁלִַ֗ם
לְ/כֹל֙
בְּנֵ֣י
הַ/גּוֹלָ֔ה
לְ/הִקָּבֵ֖ץ
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
וַ/יַּעֲבִ֨ירוּ
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
ק֜וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms
בִּ/יהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Prep | N-proper
וִ/ירֽוּשָׁלִַ֗ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Conj | N-proper
לְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
הַ/גּוֹלָ֔ה
gôwlâh
H1473
captivity
Art | N-fs
לְ/הִקָּבֵ֖ץ
qâbats
H6908
to gather
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Ezra 10:7
וַ/יַּעֲבִ֨ירוּ
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
ק֜וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
בִּ/יהוּדָ֣ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Prep | N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
וִ/ירֽוּשָׁלִַ֗ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Conj | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
לְ/כֹל֙
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
הַ/גּוֹלָ֔ה
gôwlâh
H1473
"captivity"
Art | N-fs
This word means being taken captive or exile, like when Israel was carried away to Babylon. It refers to a group of people forced to leave their homes. In the Bible, it appears in 2 Kings 25:21.
Definition: 1) exiles, exile, captivity 1a) exiles (coll) 1b) exile, captivity (abstract)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (carried away), captive(-ity), removing. See also: 2 Kings 24:14; Jeremiah 29:16; Jeremiah 28:6.
לְ/הִקָּבֵ֖ץ
qâbats
H6908
"to gather"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
To gather or collect people or things, like when the Israelites assembled in the book of Numbers. It's about bringing things or people together in one place.
Definition: 1) to gather, assemble 1a) (Qal) to gather, collect, assemble 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, gather 1b2) to be gathered 1c) (Piel) to gather, gather together, take away 1d) (Pual) to be gathered together 1e) (Hithpael) to gather together, be gathered together
Usage: Occurs in 121 OT verses. KJV: assemble (selves), gather (bring) (together, selves together, up), heap, resort, [idiom] surely, take up. See also: Genesis 41:35; Proverbs 28:8; Psalms 41:7.
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — Ezra 10:7
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- Context
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- Ezra 10:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 10:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 10:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:7
- Cambridge Bible on Ezra 10:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 10:7
- Sermons on Ezra 10:7
Context — The People’s Confession of Sin
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.
6Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God and walked to the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. And while he stayed there, he ate no food and drank no water, because he was mourning over the unfaithfulness of the exiles.
7And a proclamation was issued throughout Judah and Jerusalem that all the exiles should gather at Jerusalem.
8Whoever failed to appear within three days would forfeit all his property, according to the counsel of the leaders and elders, and would himself be expelled from the assembly of the exiles. 9So within the three days, all the men of Judah and Benjamin assembled in Jerusalem, and on the twentieth day of the ninth month, all the people sat in the square at the house of God, trembling regarding this matter and because of the heavy rain.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezra 1:1 | In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: |
| 2 | 2 Chronicles 30:5 | So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that the people should come to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel, in Jerusalem. For they had not observed it as a nation as prescribed. |
Ezra 10:7 Summary
This verse is about a call to all the Israelites who had returned from captivity to gather together in Jerusalem. The purpose of this gathering was to deal with the issue of the people's sin and to take steps to correct it, as God had commanded in Deuteronomy 7:3-4. Just like the Israelites, we need to come together as a community to support and encourage one another in our walk with God, as seen in Hebrews 10:25. By gathering together, we can seek God's will and follow His commands, just as the Israelites did in this verse, and as encouraged in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the proclamation in Ezra 10:7?
The proclamation was issued after Ezra's period of mourning and fasting over the unfaithfulness of the exiles, as seen in Ezra 10:6, and his call to the people to take an oath to follow God's commands, as in Ezra 10:5.
Who was included in the proclamation?
The proclamation was issued to all the exiles, which refers to the Israelites who had returned from Babylon, as mentioned in the book of Ezra, and were living in Judah and Jerusalem, calling them to gather at Jerusalem, similar to the gatherings in Deuteronomy 12:5 and Nehemiah 8:1.
What was the purpose of gathering all the exiles at Jerusalem?
The purpose of gathering all the exiles was to address the issue of the people's unfaithfulness, specifically their intermarriage with foreign women, as mentioned in Ezra 10:2 and 10:10, and to take action to correct this sin, in accordance with God's laws, such as in Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
How does this verse relate to the concept of community in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of community and gathering together as seen in Hebrews 10:25, where believers are encouraged not to forsake the assembling of themselves together, and in Acts 2:42-47, where the early church came together to learn, share, and support one another.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can gather with other believers to encourage and support one another in our faith?
- How can I, like Ezra, take a stand against sin in my own life and community, and what role can fasting and prayer play in this process, as seen in Ezra 10:6 and Matthew 4:4?
- In what ways can I prioritize my relationship with God and His people, making time to gather and seek His will, as in Psalm 42:1-2 and Matthew 6:33?
- What are some modern-day equivalents of the 'exiles' in this verse, and how can I reach out to them with the love and message of Christ, as in Isaiah 61:1-3 and Luke 4:18-19?
Gill's Exposition on Ezra 10:7
And they made proclamation,.... By the voice of an herald: throughout Judah and Jerusalem, unto all the children of the captivity; who were returned from it: that they should gather themselves
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ezra 10:7
And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Ezra 10:7
Ezra 10:7 And they made proclamation throughout Judah and Jerusalem unto all the children of the captivity, that they should gather themselves together unto Jerusalem;Ver. 7. And they made proclamation] Heb. They caused a voice to pass, viz. by a herald or crier. That they should gather themselves together] And so the guilty might be brought to their answer, in that general assembly.
Ellicott's Commentary on Ezra 10:7
(7-17) Conference of the people and commission to try individual cases. (8) Forfeited.—This, as also what precedes and what follows, again recalls the express commission of Ezra 7. But “according to the counsel” removes all appearance of arbitrariness on the part of Ezra. (9) Within three days.—From the time of hearing the summons. No town was more than forty miles distant; and of course only those would come that were able, and who came within the scope of the proclamation, the precise terms of which are not given. They were not more than could assemble “in the street,” or open court of the Temple. The minute specifications of date, and the two reasons for the trembling of the people, and the whole strain of the narrative, bear witness to the veracity of an eye-witness. It was the ninth month.—Chisleu, our December, the rainy month in Palestine. (10) Ezra the priest.—He stood up, not as the commissioner of Artaxerxes, not at this moment as the scribe, but as the representative of God. (11) Do his pleasure.—This procedure, humanly severe, is connected with the Divine will.
From the people of the land, and from the strange wives.—The marriages were but a subordinate branch, though a very important one, of the wider sin: that of confederacy with idolators. (13) We are many.—Better, we have greatly offended in this thing. The greatness of the offence of course implied the number of the offenders. (14) Stand.—As a representative body in session. Until the fierce wrath of our God for this matter be turned from us.—A difficult verse, owing to a slight peculiarity in the original. The meaning seems to be: until the fierce wrath of our God—fierce while this matter lasts—be turned away from us.(15) Were employed about.—Rather, stood against. Nothing is said as to the reason for opposition on the part of these and the two who abetted them. But the reason is obvious enough. Some modern expositors are of their mind, and regard the act of Ezra as remedying one sin by another still greater. They bring Malachi (Ezra 2:15) to their support; but nothing in his prediction about “the wife of thy youth,” rightly understood, tends to condemn the conduct here described.
(16) By their names.—As in Ezra 8:20, the names were before the writer, but are not given. And sat down.—That is, held a session. This was ten days after the general assembly. (17) And they made an end.—Though the number of transgressors was only one hundred and thirteen, two months were occupied, which shows the care taken to do justice, especially to the claims of the women put away.
Cambridge Bible on Ezra 10:7
7. And they made proclamation &c.] The phrase for making a proclamation is peculiar; it occurs also in chap. Ezra 1:1, where see note. The authors of this proclamation are not mentioned. But we are evidently intended to understand the princes and the chiefs of the people (Ezra 10:5) who had taken the oath administered by Ezra. That some little interval of time elapsed between the events just narrated and the issue of this proclamation is a natural supposition. The policy advocated by Shecaniah (Ezra 10:2-3) had been approved. But time and deliberation were needed to determine upon the best method of putting it into execution (see note on Ezra 9:1). throughout Judah and Jerusalem] That is to say, in every district in southern Palestine and in every quarter of the capital. Cf. ‘Jerusalem and Judah’ (Ezra 2:1), ‘Judah and Jerusalem’ (Ezra 4:6, Ezra 5:1, Ezra 9:9). unto all the children of the captivity] Cf. notes on this phrase Ezra 2:1, Ezra 4:1, Ezra 6:16; Ezra 6:19, Ezra 8:35.
Whedon's Commentary on Ezra 10:7
7. They made proclamation — Namely, the princes and elders. See next verse. Literally, They made a voice pass in Judah, etc. See note on Ezra 1:1.
Sermons on Ezra 10:7
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Break Up Your Fallow Ground by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the importance of preparing our hearts to receive from God, likening it to breaking up fallow ground for planting. It discusses the need to remove sin and di |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Ezra) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen explores the transition of God's people from Babylon to Jerusalem as a significant spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding the new covenant in thi |
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The Sovereignty of God as to the House of God by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine and heartfelt relationship with God. He highlights how the prophets in the Bible, such as Hosea and Ezekie |
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Ezra #1: Introduction to the Book of Ezra by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of studying the word of God in order to see Jesus and produce fruit in our lives. He mentions that there is limited time to c |
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Synagogue & Temple by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of our existence as believers. He highlights that many Christians are living in a state of confus |
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The Hand Behind History by David Davis | This sermon delves into the story of Daniel in Babylon, where a wild party takes place with sacred vessels from the temple in Jerusalem being desecrated. The hand of God writes on |
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(Through the Bible) 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra by Zac Poonen | The sermon covers the journey of the children of Israel from Babylon back to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity, focusing on the building of the temple and the challenges faced. |