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Ezra 9:1 (show verse)
When these things were completed, the officials came to me and said, “The people of Israel and the priests and Levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands, but have committed the repulsive acts of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » israelites
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are defiling
the Ammonites » The jews reprobated for intermarrying with
Amorites » Wickedness of
Amorites » Intermarry with jews
the Amorites » The jews after the captivity condemned for intermarrying with
Christian ministers » Instances of » Priests and levites
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By the israelites
Government » Mosaic » Legislates with ezra in reforming certain marriages with the heathen
Hittites » Intermarry with the israelites
Hittites » Intermarriages with, by » Israelites after the captivity
Jebusites » Not exterminated, but they intermarry with the israelites
Levites » Intermarried with canaanites
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Marriage » Who not to marry
Moabites » Are a snare to the israelites
Perizzites » Not all destroyed; israelites intermarry with
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Instances of » Of the captivity
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Polluted by marrying idolatrous wives
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are defiling
the Ammonites » The jews reprobated for intermarrying with
Amorites » Wickedness of
Amorites » Intermarry with jews
the Amorites » The jews after the captivity condemned for intermarrying with
Christian ministers » Instances of » Priests and levites
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By the israelites
Government » Mosaic » Legislates with ezra in reforming certain marriages with the heathen
Hittites » Intermarry with the israelites
Hittites » Intermarriages with, by » Israelites after the captivity
Jebusites » Not exterminated, but they intermarry with the israelites
Levites » Intermarried with canaanites
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Marriage » Who not to marry
Moabites » Are a snare to the israelites
Perizzites » Not all destroyed; israelites intermarry with
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Instances of » Of the captivity
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Polluted by marrying idolatrous wives
Ezra 9:2 (show verse)
For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy race has intermingled with the peoples of the lands. Indeed, the officials and chief men have been foremost in this unfaithful act and direct violation [of God’s will].”
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » israelites
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are defiling
the Ammonites » The jews reprobated for intermarrying with
Amorites » Intermarry with jews
the Amorites » The jews after the captivity condemned for intermarrying with
Canaanites » The exile jews take wives from
Children » Of God's people, holy
Christian ministers » Instances of » Priests and levites
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By the israelites
Jebusites » Not exterminated, but they intermarry with the israelites
Levites » Intermarried with canaanites
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Marriage » Who not to marry
Moabites » Are a snare to the israelites
Perizzites » Not all destroyed; israelites intermarry with
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Instances of » Of the captivity
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Polluted by marrying idolatrous wives
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are defiling
the Ammonites » The jews reprobated for intermarrying with
Amorites » Intermarry with jews
the Amorites » The jews after the captivity condemned for intermarrying with
Canaanites » The exile jews take wives from
Children » Of God's people, holy
Christian ministers » Instances of » Priests and levites
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By the israelites
Jebusites » Not exterminated, but they intermarry with the israelites
Levites » Intermarried with canaanites
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Marriage » Who not to marry
Moabites » Are a snare to the israelites
Perizzites » Not all destroyed; israelites intermarry with
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Instances of » Of the captivity
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Polluted by marrying idolatrous wives
Ezra 9:3 (show verse)
When I heard this, I tore my clothing and my robe [in grief], I pulled out some of the hair from my head and my beard, and sat down appalled [at the shame of it].
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints grieve to witness in their brethren
the Ammonites » The jews reprobated for intermarrying with
Beard » Plucked
Beards » In affliction » Sometimes plucked out
Clothing » Mantles
Dress » Clothing » Mantles
Dress » Various articles of » Mantle
Garments » Often rent in affliction
Hairs » Plucked out in extreme grief
Mantle » Ripped as a token of grief
Mourning » Cutting or plucking off the hair and beard
the Ammonites » The jews reprobated for intermarrying with
Beard » Plucked
Beards » In affliction » Sometimes plucked out
Clothing » Mantles
Dress » Clothing » Mantles
Dress » Various articles of » Mantle
Garments » Often rent in affliction
Hairs » Plucked out in extreme grief
Mantle » Ripped as a token of grief
Mourning » Cutting or plucking off the hair and beard
Ezra 9:4 (show verse)
Then everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel because of the unfaithfulness of the exiles gathered to me as I sat appalled until the evening offering.
Ezra 9:5 (show verse)
At the evening offering I arose from my [time of] humiliation and penitence and having torn my clothing and my robe, I fell on my knees and stretched out my hands to the Lord my God,
Ezra 9:6 (show verse)
and I said, “O my God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift up my face to You, my God, for our wrongdoings have risen higher than our heads and our guilt has grown to the heavens.
Blushing » With shame
Confession of sin » Examples of national
Confession of sin » Exemplified » -ezra
Conscience » Guilty » -ezra
Guilt » The jews of ezra's time
Guilty conscience » -ezra
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Nation » Spiritual » Sins of
Prayer » -ezra
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
private Prayer » Exemplified » -ezra
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Shame » Shame of sin
Sin » Confession of » Examples of national
Sin » Secret » Shame of
Sin » Increment of » Seen in the history of israel
Sin » Progressive » Seen in the history of israel
Sin » Guilt of » The jews of ezra's time
Sins » Penalty » Shame
Sins » Increment » Seen in the history of israel
The wicked » Guilt of » The jews of ezra's time
Confession of sin » Examples of national
Confession of sin » Exemplified » -ezra
Conscience » Guilty » -ezra
Guilt » The jews of ezra's time
Guilty conscience » -ezra
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Nation » Spiritual » Sins of
Prayer » -ezra
Prayer » Examples of » Ezra, for the sins of the people
private Prayer » Exemplified » -ezra
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Shame » Shame of sin
Sin » Confession of » Examples of national
Sin » Secret » Shame of
Sin » Increment of » Seen in the history of israel
Sin » Progressive » Seen in the history of israel
Sin » Guilt of » The jews of ezra's time
Sins » Penalty » Shame
Sins » Increment » Seen in the history of israel
The wicked » Guilt of » The jews of ezra's time
Ezra 9:7 (show verse)
Since the days of our fathers to this day we have been exceedingly guilty; and on account of our wrongdoings we, our kings, and our priests have been handed over to the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, to plundering, and to complete shame, as it is today.
Ezra 9:8 (show verse)
But now for a brief moment grace has been [shown to us] from the Lord our God, who has left us a surviving remnant and has given us a peg (secure hold) in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and give us a little reviving in our bondage.
Ezra 9:9 (show verse)
For we are slaves; yet our God has not abandoned us in our bondage, but has extended lovingkindness to us before the kings of Persia, to revive us to rebuild the house of our God, to repair the site of its ruins and to give us a wall [of protection] in Judah and Jerusalem.
Ezra 9:10 (show verse)
“Now, O our God, what shall we say after this? For we have abandoned (turned away from) Your commandments,
Ezra 9:11 (show verse)
which You have commanded by Your servants the prophets, saying, ‘The land which you are entering to possess is a defiled land with the uncleanness of the peoples of the lands, through their repulsive acts which have filled it from one end to the other along with their impurity.
Ezra 9:12 (show verse)
So now do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons; and never seek their peace or their prosperity, so that you may be strong and eat the good things of the land and leave it as an inheritance to your children forever.’
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Forbidden
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Blessedness of forsaking
Ammonites » Jews intermarry with
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Israel » Separation of » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Marriage » With the heathen forbidden
Marriage » Expressed by » Giving daughters to sons, and sons to daughters
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Blessedness of forsaking
Ammonites » Jews intermarry with
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Israel » Separation of » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Marriage » Wives among the israelites must be israelites
Marriage » With the heathen forbidden
Marriage » Expressed by » Giving daughters to sons, and sons to daughters
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Separation » In israel, of the physically unclean and diseased from the » Of israel from the heathen, encouraged
Ezra 9:13 (show verse)
And after everything that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, since You our God have punished us less than our wrongdoings deserve, and have given us survivors like these,
Afflictions » Always less than we deserve
Afflictions » Always less than deserved
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Provoke the anger of God
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Submission to punishment
Forgiveness » Examples of divine
God » Mercy of » Examples of
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Judgments » Saints » Acknowledge the justice of
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Afflictions » Always less than deserved
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Provoke the anger of God
Confession of sin » Should be accompanied with » Submission to punishment
Forgiveness » Examples of divine
God » Mercy of » Examples of
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Judgments » Saints » Acknowledge the justice of
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Ezra 9:14 (show verse)
shall we again break Your commandments and intermarry with the peoples who practice these repulsive acts? Would You not be angry with us to the point of total destruction, so that there would be no remnant nor survivor?
Ezra 9:15 (show verse)
O Lord God of Israel, You are [uncompromisingly] just (righteous), for we have been left as survivors, as it is this day. Behold, we are before You in our guilt, for no one can stand before You because of this.”
God » Remember » Righteousness of
God » Is declared to be » Righteous
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Righteousness » Of God
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, in his dealings
Stand? Who can » Sinful man cannot stand approved before God
God » Is declared to be » Righteous
intercession » Additional instances of » Ezra, for israel
Repentance » Should be accompanied by » Shame and confusion
Righteousness » Of God
God, Righteousness Of » Saints » Acknowledge, in his dealings
Stand? Who can » Sinful man cannot stand approved before God