Ezra 9:14
“Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping?”
Ezra 9:14 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping?
- DRADouay–Rheims
- That we should not turn away, nor break thy commandments, nor join in marriage with the people of these abominations. Art thou angry with us unto utter destruction, not to leave us a remnant to be saved?
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- shall we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the peoples that do these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant, nor any to escape?
- DARBYDarby
- should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the peoples of these abominations? wouldest thou not be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor any to escape?
- WEBThe World English Bible
- shall we again break your commandments, and join in affinity with the peoples that do these abominations? Wouldn't you be angry with us until you had consumed us, so that there should be no remnant, nor any to escape?
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- do we turn back to break Thy commands, and to join ourselves in marriage with the people of these abominations? art not Thou angry against us ; even to consumption ; till there is no remnant and escaped part?
- BPVBiblePics Version
- should we again break Your commandments and form alliances with the people who commit these abominations? Would You not be angry with us until You had consumed us, leaving no remnant or escape?
Context: Ezra 9
12Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.
13And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this;
14Should we again break thy commandments, and join in affinity with the people of these abominations? wouldest not thou be angry with us till thou hadst consumed us, so that there should be no remnant nor escaping?
15O LORD God of Israel, thou art righteous: for we remain yet escaped, as it is this day: behold, we are before thee in our trespasses: for we cannot stand before thee because of this.
About Ezra 9: Intermarriage with Foreigners
The problem of intermarriage with foreigners and Ezra's response.
Commentary
Ezra 9 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God. In this chapter, Ezra is deeply grieved when he learns that the people of Israel have intermarried with the people of the land, a practice that is strictly forbidden by God. Ezra is so moved by this news that he tears his clothes, pulls out his hair, and falls on his knees in prayer. He pleads with God to forgive the people of Israel for their disobedience and to restore them to a right relationship with Him.