Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Then arose Ezra and made the rulers of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, swear to do according to this word - and they sware.
New American Standard Bible
Then Ezra rose and
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Then Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said; so they took the oath.
International Standard Version
So Ezra got up and made the chief priests, the descendants of Levi, and all of Israel vow to carry out everything they promised. And so they agreed.
A Conservative Version
Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.
American Standard Version
Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware.
Amplified
Then Ezra stood and made the leaders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, take an oath that they would act in accordance with this proposal; so they took the oath.
Bible in Basic English
Then Ezra got up, and made the chiefs of the priests and the Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do this. So they took an oath.
Darby Translation
Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, of the Levites, and of all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. And they swore.
Julia Smith Translation
And Ezra will rise and cause the chiefs to swear, the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to do according to this word. And they will swear.
King James 2000
Then arose Ezra, and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they swore.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Ezra stood up and made the chief priests, Levites, and all of Israel swear to do according to what was said. So they swore this oath.
Modern King James verseion
Then Ezra arose and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they should do according to this word. And they swore.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then rose Ezra, and took an oath of the rulers, priests, and Levites, and all of Israel, that they should do according to this word: and they sware.
NET Bible
So Ezra got up and made the leading priests and Levites and all Israel take an oath to carry out this plan. And they all took a solemn oath.
New Heart English Bible
Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.
Webster
Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. And they swore.
World English Bible
Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Ezra riseth, and causeth the heads of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear to do according to this word -- and they swear.
Themes
Divorce » Forced on those who had idolatrous wives
-ezra » Famous, » Scribe » Exhorts people to put away their heathen wives
-ezra » Characteristics of » A reformer
Oath » Ezra requires, of the priests and levites
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Polluted by marrying idolatrous wives
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ezra 10:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
The People Respond
4 Arise, for, upon thee, resteth the thing, but, we, are with thee, - be strong, and act. 5 Then arose Ezra and made the rulers of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, swear to do according to this word - and they sware. 6 Then arose Ezra from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Jehohanan son of Eliashib, - and, when he came thither, bread, did he not eat, and, water, did he not drink, for he was mourning over the unfaithfulness of them of the Exile.
Phrases
Cross References
Nehemiah 5:12
And they said, We will restore them, and, from them, will we require nothing, so, will we do, as thou, art saying. Then called I the priests, and put them on oath, to do according to this promise.
Nehemiah 13:25
So I contended with them, and laid a curse upon them, and I smote, from among them, certain men, and pulled out their hair, - and I put them on oath by God, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take of their daughters, for your sons nor for yourselves.
Ezra 10:3
Now, therefore, let us solemnize a covenant unto our God - to put away all the women and such as have been born of them, in the counsel of my lord, and them who tremble at the commandment of our God, - and, according to the law, let it be done.
Nehemiah 10:29
were holding fast unto their distinguished brethren, and were entering into a curse and into an oath, to walk in the law of God, which was given through Moses the servant of God, - and to observe and do, all the commandments of Yahweh our Lord, and his regulations, and his statutes;
Proverbs 1:5
A wise man, will hear, and will increase learning, and a, discreet man, wise counsels, will acquire,
Proverbs 9:9
Give to a wise man, and he will be wiser still, Inform a righteous man, and he will increase learning.
Proverbs 15:23
A man hath joy, in the answer of his own mouth, and, a word in its season, - how good!
Proverbs 25:11-12
Golden fruit in figured silver baskets, is a word spoken on fitting occasion.
Proverbs 27:9
Oil and perfume, rejoice the heart, the sweetness of one's friend, more than fragrant wood.
Matthew 26:63
But, Jesus, was silent. And, the High-priest, said unto him: I put thee on oath, by the Living God, that, to us, thou say - Whether, thou, art the Christ, the Son of God.