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We will support you, so take courage and do it.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />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.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Arise, for it is your task, and we are with you; be strong and do it.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Arise; for <i>this</i> matter <i>belongeth</i> unto thee: we also <i>will be</i> with thee: be of good courage, and do <i>it</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Arise, for <i>this</i> matter <i>is</i> your <i>responsibility.</i> We also <i>are</i> with you. Be of good courage, and do <i>it.</i>&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Arise! For <i>this</i> matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Arise! For this matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />&#8220;Arise! For <i>this</i> matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be courageous and act.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Arise! For <i>this</i> matter is your responsibility, but we will be with you; be strong and act.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Stand up, for it is your duty, and we will be with you. Be brave and act.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we support you. Be strong and take action! &#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we support you. Be strong and take action!&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Arise; for the matter belongeth unto thee, and we are with thee: be of good courage, and do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ezra, it's up to you to do something! We will support whatever you do. So be brave! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Arise; for the matter belongeth unto thee, and we are with thee: be of good courage, and do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/10.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />Get up! It's your duty to take action. We are with you, so be strong and take action."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It is your responsibility to act. We are behind you, so go ahead and get it done." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So get up&#8212;it's your responsibility! We're with you. Be strong, and get to work." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Get up, for this matter concerns you. We are with you, so be strong and act decisively!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Arise; for the matter belongs to you, and we are with you. Be courageous, and do it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Arise; for this matter belongeth to thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Arise, for the matter belongs to you and we are with you. Be courageous, and do it.&#8221; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />rise, for on you [is] the matter, and we [are] with you; be strong, and do.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> rise, for on thee is the matter, and we are with thee; be strong, and do.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Arise; for to thee the word, and we with thee: be strong and do.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Arise, it is thy part to give orders, and we will be with thee: take courage, and do it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Rise up. It is for you to discern, and we shall be with you. Be strengthened and act.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rise, then, for this is your duty! We are with you, so have courage and act!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Take action, for it is your duty, and we are with you; be strong, and do it.&#8221;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For this law is decreed for you; for we are with you; be strong and do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because this decree is decreed for you, because we are with you, and be strengthened and act!&#8221;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Arise; for the matter belongeth unto thee, and we are with thee; be of good courage, and do it.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />arise, and alarm them with the commands of our God; and let <i>it</i> be done according to the law. Rise up, for the matter <i>is</i> upon thee; and we <i>are</i> with thee: be strong and do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/10-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=2561" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ezra/10.htm">Shecaniah's Encouragement</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">3</span>So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: q&#363;m (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Get up,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: k&#238;- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had&#183;d&#257;&#183;&#7687;&#257;r (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">this matter is</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: &#8216;&#257;&#183;le&#183;&#7733;&#257; (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">your responsibility,</a> <a href="/hebrew/587.htm" title="587: wa&#183;&#8217;a&#774;&#183;na&#7717;&#183;n&#363; (Conj-w:: Pro-1cp) -- We. Apparently from 'anokiy; we.">and we</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: &#8216;im&#183;m&#257;&#7733; (Prep:: 2fs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">will support you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: &#7717;a&#774;&#183;zaq (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">Be strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: wa&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;&#347;&#234;h (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and take action!&#8221;</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath.&#8230;<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-13.htm">1 Chronicles 22:13</a></span><br />Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a></span><br />David also said to Solomon his son, &#8220;Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-7.htm">Deuteronomy 31:7-8</a></span><br />Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, &#8220;Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-11.htm">2 Chronicles 19:11</a></span><br />Note that Amariah, the chief priest, will be over you in all that pertains to the LORD, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all that pertains to the king. And the Levites will serve as officers before you. Act resolutely; may the LORD be with the upright!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Nehemiah 2:18</a></span><br />I also told them about the gracious hand of my God upon me, and what the king had said to me. &#8220;Let us start rebuilding,&#8221; they replied, and they set their hands to this good work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/4-14.htm">Nehemiah 4:14</a></span><br />After I had made an inspection, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials, and the rest of the people, &#8220;Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/6-9.htm">Nehemiah 6:9</a></span><br />For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, &#8220;Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.&#8221; But now, my God, strengthen my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-13.htm">Isaiah 41:13</a></span><br />For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a></span><br />Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-1.htm">2 Timothy 2:1</a></span><br />You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Arise; for this matter belongs to you: we also will be with you: be of good courage, and do it.</p><p class="hdg">Arise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/7-10.htm">Joshua 7:10</a></b></br> And the LORD said unto Joshua, Get thee up; wherefore liest thou thus upon thy face?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/22-16.htm">1 Chronicles 22:16,19</a></b></br> Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, <i>there is</i> no number. Arise <i>therefore</i>, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a></b></br> Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do <i>it</i> with thy might; for <i>there is</i> no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/7-23.htm">Ezra 7:23-28</a></b></br> Whatsoever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be diligently done for the house of the God of heaven: for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons? &#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Mark 13:34</a></b></br> <i>For the Son of man is</i> as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.</p><p class="hdg">we also will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-16.htm">Joshua 1:16-18</a></b></br> And they answered Joshua, saying, All that thou commandest us we will do, and whithersoever thou sendest us, we will go&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">1 Chronicles 28:10,21</a></b></br> Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do <i>it</i>&#8230; </p><p class="hdg">be of good</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/35-3.htm">Isaiah 35:3,4</a></b></br> Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees&#8230; </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Hebrews 10:24</a></b></br> And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hebrews/12-12.htm">Hebrews 12:12,13</a></b></br> Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; &#8230; </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/28-22.htm">Act</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-14.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-21.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-31.htm">Business</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/ezra/7-27.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-22.htm">Responsibility</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-27.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/ezra/9-12.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/ezra/1-4.htm">Support</a> <a href="/numbers/4-49.htm">Task</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/nehemiah/1-8.htm">Act</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/psalms/3-8.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/job/22-8.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/ezra/10-13.htm">Business</a> <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/daniel/10-19.htm">Courageous</a> <a href="/ezra/10-11.htm">Good</a> <a href="/ezra/10-19.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/nehemiah/10-32.htm">Responsibility</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-18.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/nehemiah/3-5.htm">Support</a> <a href="/ezra/10-13.htm">Task</a><div class="vheading2">Ezra 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/10-1.htm">Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/10-6.htm">Ezra assembles the people</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/10-9.htm">The people repent, and promise amendment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/10-15.htm">The care to perform it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">The names of them which had married strange wives</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, standing up often signifies readiness to act or to take on a responsibility. This mirrors other instances in Scripture where God or His messengers call individuals to rise and fulfill a divine task, such as when God called Moses at the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10</a>) or when Jesus called His disciples to follow Him (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19</a>).<p><b>for this matter is your responsibility</b><br>Ezra, as a priest and scribe, held a position of spiritual authority and leadership among the Israelites. His responsibility was to guide the people in adherence to God's laws. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where leaders are accountable for the spiritual well-being of their community. The historical context here involves the Israelites' return from Babylonian exile and the need to reestablish their covenant relationship with God, which had been compromised by intermarriage with pagan nations.<p><b>and we will support you</b><br>This assurance of support highlights the communal aspect of repentance and reform. The people recognized Ezra's leadership but also committed to stand with him in the necessary actions. This reflects the biblical theme of unity and collective responsibility within the body of believers, as seen in the early church's communal life (<a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>).<p><b>Be strong and take action!</b><br>This exhortation echoes God's encouragement to Joshua as he prepared to lead Israel into the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/1-6.htm">Joshua 1:6-9</a>). It emphasizes the need for courage and decisive action in the face of daunting tasks. The call to strength and action is a recurring biblical theme, often associated with faith in God's promises and reliance on His power, as seen in the life of David (<a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a>) and the apostles (<a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29-31</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ezra.htm">Ezra</a></b><br>A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in restoring the law and religious practices among the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of Israel who had returned from Babylonian exile and were struggling with issues of intermarriage with foreign nations, which was against the Law of Moses.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites and the location where Ezra was leading the reform.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/shecaniah.htm">Shecaniah</a></b><br>A leader among the Israelites who encouraged Ezra to take action regarding the issue of intermarriage, showing support and urging him to be strong.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/intermarriage_crisis.htm">Intermarriage Crisis</a></b><br>The event where many Israelites had married foreign women, leading to a crisis of faith and identity, prompting the need for reform and repentance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/responsibility_in_leadership.htm">Responsibility in Leadership</a></b><br>God calls leaders to take responsibility for guiding His people according to His Word. Ezra's example shows the importance of stepping up to address issues within the community.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The support of the community is crucial when undertaking difficult tasks. Just as Shecaniah and others supported Ezra, we should support our leaders in their God-given missions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_action.htm">Strength and Action</a></b><br>Spiritual strength comes from God, and it is essential to act upon His commands. Ezra's call to be strong and take action is a reminder that faith requires both trust and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_reform.htm">Repentance and Reform</a></b><br>True repentance involves turning away from sin and making necessary changes. The Israelites' situation teaches us the importance of aligning our lives with God's standards.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_obedience.htm">Courage in Obedience</a></b><br>Obeying God often requires courage, especially when it involves difficult decisions. Ezra's courage in addressing the intermarriage issue is a model for us to follow in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ezra_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ezra 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_christians_allow_exploitation.htm">Should Christians allow themselves to be taken advantage of?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_god_change_his_mind.htm">Numbers 23:19: How do we reconcile 'God is not a man...that he should repent' with passages elsewhere depicting God changing His mind (e.g., Genesis 6:6)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_num_8_10_align_with_other_rites.htm">How does the ritual laying on of hands in Numbers 8:10 align or conflict with other priestly consecration rites in the Torah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_make_ethical_decisions.htm">How can we make ethical decisions effectively?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">This</span> <span class="cmt_word">matter belongeth unto thee.</span> Ezra's commission was to "let judgment be executed on those who would not do the law of God" (<a href="/ezra/7-26.htm">Ezra 7:26</a>), and so to constrain them to obedience. It was therefore his place to inquire into the serious matter brought before him, and set it right. <span class="cmt_word">We will be with thee</span>. We, the "very great congregation" which had gathered around Ezra, and of whom Shechaniah was the spokesman, undertake to be with thee, and support thee, in the steps which thou takest in this matter. Only <span class="cmt_word">be of</span> <span class="cmt_word">good courage,</span> and act. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/10-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Get up,</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1511;&#1435;&#1493;&#1468;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(q&#363;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1499;&#1468;&#1460;&#1469;&#1497;&#1470;</span> <span class="translit">(k&#238;-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[this] matter [is]</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1463;&#1491;&#1468;&#1464;&#1489;&#1464;&#1430;&#1512;</span> <span class="translit">(had&#183;d&#257;&#183;&#7687;&#257;r)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your [responsibility],</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1506;&#1464;&#1500;&#1462;&#1445;&#1497;&#1498;&#1464;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8216;&#257;&#183;le&#183;&#7733;&#257;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition &#124; second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and we</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1488;&#1458;&#1504;&#1463;&#1443;&#1495;&#1456;&#1504;&#1493;&#1468;</span> <span class="translit">(wa&#183;&#8217;a&#774;&#183;na&#7717;&#183;n&#363;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Pronoun - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_587.htm">Strong's 587: </a> </span><span class="str2">We</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will support you.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1506;&#1460;&#1502;&#1468;&#1464;&#1425;&#1498;&#1456;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8216;im&#183;m&#257;&#7733;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition &#124; second person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Be strong</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1495;&#1458;&#1494;&#1463;&#1430;&#1511;</span> <span class="translit">(&#7717;a&#774;&#183;zaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and take action!&#8221;</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1506;&#1458;&#1513;&#1474;&#1461;&#1469;&#1492;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(wa&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;&#347;&#234;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/10-4.htm">Ezra 10:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/10-4.htm">OT History: Ezra 10:4 Arise (Ezr. 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