Ezra 10:4

Ezra 10:4 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.
• New International Version (NIV)Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Arise, for this matter is your responsibility. We also are with you. Be of good courage, and do it.”

Context of Ezra 10:4

2Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, “We have been unfaithful to our God, for we have married these pagan women of the land. But in spite of this there is hope for Israel. 3Let us now make a covenant with our God to divorce our pagan wives and to send them away with their children. We will follow the advice given by you and by the others who respect the commands of our God. Let it be done according to the Law of God. Get up, for it is your duty to tell us how to proceed in setting things straight. We are behind you, so be strong and take action.” 5So Ezra stood up and demanded that the leaders of the priests and the Levites and all the people of Israel swear that they would do as Shecaniah had said. And they all swore a solemn oath. 6Then Ezra left the front of the Temple of God and went to the room of Jehohanan son of Eliashib. He spent the night there without eating or drinking anything. He was still in mourning because of the unfaithfulness of the returned exiles.

Ezra 10:4 word by word

ק֛וּם כִּֽי־עָלֶ֥יךָ הַדָּבָ֖ר וַאֲנַ֣חְנוּ עִמָּ֑ךְ חֲזַ֖ק וַעֲשֵֽׂה׃ פRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Ariseקוּםqûm · to arise: riseH6965
• matterדָּבָרdâbâr · word: thingH1697
• with thee: be of good courageחָזַקchâzaq · to strengthen: strengthenH2388
• and doעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213

Cross-references for Ezra 10:4

• Joshua 7:10But the Lord said to Joshua, “Get up! Why are you lying on your face like this?
• 1 Chronicles 22:16You have expert goldsmiths and silversmiths and workers of bronze and iron. Now begin the work, and may the Lord be with you!”
• Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
• Ezra 7:23Be careful to provide whatever the God of heaven demands for his Temple, for why should we risk bringing God’s anger against the realm of the king and his sons?
• Mark 13:34“The coming of the Son of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return.
• Joshua 1:16They answered Joshua, “We will do whatever you command us, and we will go wherever you send us.
• 1 Chronicles 28:10So take this seriously. The Lord has chosen you to build a Temple as his sanctuary. Be strong, and do the work.”
• Isaiah 35:3With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.
• Hebrews 10:24Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
• Hebrews 12:12So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees.

Commentaries on Ezra 10:4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 4Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee - By the decree of Artaxerxes, he was authorized to do everything that the law of God required: see Ezra 7:23-28. And all officers were commanded to be aiding and assisting; hence Shechaniah says, We are with you.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4this matter is your responsibility: As an expert in the law (see Ezra 7:10), Ezra was responsible for guiding the people to a solution that honored God regarding intermarriage. Since the law of Moses did not provide clear instructions for divorcing pagan wives, Ezra needed to create a plan that aligned with Scripture and was fair to everyone involved.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2-42-4. Shechaniah ... answered and said unto Ezra, We have trespassed--This was one of the leading men, who was not himself a delinquent in the matter, for his name does not occur in the following list. He spoke in the general name of the people, and his conduct evinced a tender conscience, as well as no small fortitude in making such a proposal; for as his father and five paternal uncles (Ezr 10:26) were involved in the guilt of unlawful marriages, he…Read the comment

Topics related to Ezra 10:4

• Church
• Decision
• Divorce
• Ezra

In the dictionaries

• Covenant
• Shecaniah
• Transgression
• Trespass
• Azaelus
• Bacchurus
• Courage
• Esdras, the First Book of
• Genealogy
• Proselyte

Commentaries on Ezra 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings