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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] |
Bible Question: I was told that it is against God's will to marry with someone of another nationality. But wasn't shwn where in scripture. Can someone refer me to the scripture verses that speaks about that. |
Bible Answer: Paul, I don't mean to scare you off...It is great to meet you and welcome to the forum! That passage in Ezra is one of my most passionate issues, and I wish that it wasn't so easy to misinterpret. Steve will say that the issue in Ezra's day was also religious, since the "Caananites" were pagans, but this is not easily proven, nor was it the focus of Ezra 9 and 10. They were being racist. They didn't care who the people were. Plus, I don't think they would just jump back into idolatry right out of exile. I trust their judgement in the Gentile wives they took. I think my argument is very solid, with very little, if any conjecture. I just want you to know that God would never say anything like that, and it is perfectly fine to marry someone from a different race. God creates and loves all different kinds of people, and wants all of them to love one another in every way. ischus |