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NASB | Ezra 9:2 "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 hands of the princes and the rulers have been foremost in this unfaithfulness." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ezra 9:2 "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]." [Deut 7:3, 4] |
Subject: Intermarriage |
Bible Note: Hello ischus, The fact that they said that they had sinned by marrying foreign wives (Ezra 10:2-3) tells me that they were NOT fully commited to Yahweh when they married. As for the divorce being commanded: I checked several commentaries and all agreed that the sin had to be dealt with, and the only way to deal with it was by divorce. As for marrying Gentiles: You are correct, but they both needed to be faithful in order for it to be proper. Even in the New Testament, Scripture says divorce is permitted when an unbelieving spouse wants to leave (1 Cor 7:15). Steve |