REPORT IS MADE TO EZRA OF THE MARRIAGES OF JEWS WITH THE HEATHEN.
Ezra's zeal in this matter resulted in his going beyond the
requirements of the Law (_cf._ Deuteronomy 23:7).
Ezra 9:1. the Canaanites. Amorites: with the Gentiles here enumerated
_cf._ Deuteronomy 7:1.
Ezra 9:2. holy seed: _cf._ Is... [ Continue Reading ]
EZRA'S CONFESSION.
Ezra 9:5. at the evening Oblation: therefore in the presence of the
assembled worshippers.
Ezra 9:7. from the days of our fathers: _i.e._ from the times of the
patriarchs onwards.
Ezra 9:8. a nail in his holy place: lit. - a tent-peg in, etc.; the
rendering in the Greek Ezra is... [ Continue Reading ]