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And they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ezra/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ezra/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Ezra arose and made the leading priests and Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do as had been said. So they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ezra/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ezra/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ezra/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Ezra arose, and made the leaders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel swear an oath that they would do according to this word. So they swore an oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ezra/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezra stood and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel take an oath that they would do according to this proposal; so they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ezra/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Ezra rose and made the leading priests, the Levites and all Israel, take oath that they would do according to this proposal; so they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ezra/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Ezra rose and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel, take oath that they would do according to this proposal; so they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ezra/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Ezra arose and made the leading priests, the Levites and all Israel, swear <i>an oath</i> that they would do according to this word; so they swore <i>an oath</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ezra/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezra stood and made the leaders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, take an oath that they would act in accordance with this proposal; so they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ezra/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said; so they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ezra/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said; so they took the oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ezra/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ezra/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ezra stood up and made the chief priests, the Levites, and everyone else in Israel swear that they would follow the advice of Shecaniah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ezra/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ezra/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Ezra got up and made the leaders, priests, Levites, and all the rest of Israel swear to do what they had said. So they took an oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ezra/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So Ezra began by making the leaders of the priests, of the Levites, and of the rest of the people take an oath that they would do what Shecaniah had proposed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ezra/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Ezra got up and made the chief priests, the descendants of Levi, and all of Israel vow to carry out everything they promised. And so they agreed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ezra/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ezra/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Ezra got up and made the leading priests and Levites and all Israel take an oath to carry out this plan. And they all took a solemn oath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ezra/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ezra/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. And they swore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ezra/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ezra/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Ezra rises, and causes the heads of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear to do according to this word—and they swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ezra/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Ezra riseth, and causeth the heads of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear to do according to this word -- and they swear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ezra/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Ezra will rise and cause the chiefs to swear, the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to do according to this word. And they will swear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ezra/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Esdras arose, and made the chiefs of the priests and of the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word, and they swore. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ezra/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Therefore, Ezra rose up, and he caused the leaders of the priests and the Levites, and all of Israel, to swear that they would act in accord with this word. And they swore it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ezra/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Ezra stood and demanded an oath from the leaders of the priests, from the Levites and from all Israel that they would do as had been proposed; and they swore it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ezra/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Ezra stood up and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel swear that they would do as had been said. So they swore.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ezra/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Ezra the scribe arose and made the elders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they would do according to this command. And they swore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ezra/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Azra the Scribe stood and made the Elders, the Priests and the Levites and all Israel swear to do according to this commandment, and they swore.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ezra/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ezra/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Then Esdras arose, and caused the rulers, the priests, and Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word: and they swore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ezra/10-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh6ec6iQe9M?start=2570" 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>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!” <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5830.htm" title="5830: ‘ez·rā (N-proper-ms) -- Help, three Isr. A variation of ezrah; Ezra, an Israelite.">So Ezra</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and made the leading</a> <a href="/hebrew/3548.htm" title="3548: hak·kō·hă·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Priest. Active participle of kahan; literally, one officiating, a priest; also an acting priest.">priests,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3881.htm" title="3881: hal·wî·yim (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Desc. of Levi. Or Leviy; patronymically from Leviy; a Levite or descendant of Levi.">Levites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: wə·ḵāl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and all</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-fs) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: way·yaš·ba‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">take an oath</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">to do what had been said.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: kad·dā·ḇār (Prep-k, Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: way·yiš·šā·ḇê·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">And they took the oath.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <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="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Nehemiah 5:12-13</a></span><br />“We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised. / I also shook out the folds of my robe and said, “May God likewise shake out of his house and possessions every man who does not keep this promise. May such a man be shaken out and have nothing!” The whole assembly said, “Amen,” and they praised the LORD. And the people did as they had promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-3.htm">2 Kings 23:3</a></span><br />So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-31.htm">2 Chronicles 34:31-32</a></span><br />So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. / Then he had everyone in Jerusalem and Benjamin take a stand in agreement to it. So all the people of Jerusalem carried out the covenant of God, the God of their fathers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-28.htm">Nehemiah 10:28-29</a></span><br />“The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-25.htm">Joshua 24:25</a></span><br />On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/15-12.htm">2 Chronicles 15:12-15</a></span><br />Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul. / And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman. / They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-38.htm">Nehemiah 9:38</a></span><br />In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">2 Kings 11:17</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-16.htm">2 Chronicles 23:16</a></span><br />Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/29-10.htm">Deuteronomy 29:10-15</a></span><br />All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel, / your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water— / so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-10.htm">2 Chronicles 29:10</a></span><br />Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-25.htm">Nehemiah 13:25</a></span><br />I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63-64</a></span><br />But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” / “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-18.htm">Acts 18:18</a></span><br />Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/21-23.htm">Acts 21:23-24</a></span><br />Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they swore.</p><p class="hdg">arose</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></b></br> A wise <i>man</i> will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a></b></br> Give <i>instruction</i> to a wise <i>man</i>, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just <i>man</i>, and he will increase in learning.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23</a></b></br> A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word <i>spoken</i> in due season, how good <i>is it</i>!</p><p class="hdg">made</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/10-3.htm">Ezra 10:3</a></b></br> Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the law.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Nehemiah 5:12</a></b></br> Then said they, We will restore <i>them</i>, and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/10-29.htm">Nehemiah 10:29</a></b></br> They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes;</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/36-4.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/ezra/9-2.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/ezra/8-29.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/ezra/9-6.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/ezra/10-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/9-1.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/ezra/9-7.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/genesis/41-37.htm">Proposal</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/29-20.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/ezra/9-5.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-14.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/36-13.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-14.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/ezra/9-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/12-24.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/ezra/10-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/ezra/10-6.htm">Ezra</a> <a href="/ezra/10-16.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/ezra/10-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/ezra/10-23.htm">Levites</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/ezra/10-18.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-10.htm">Proposal</a> <a href="/ezra/10-10.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/ezra/10-6.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/psalms/95-11.htm">Sware</a> <a href="/nehemiah/5-12.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-15.htm">Swore</a> <a href="/ezra/10-12.htm">Word</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/ezra/10.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>So Ezra rose up</b><br />The phrase "rose up" signifies action and determination. In Hebrew, the root word for "rose up" is "קוּם" (qum), which means to arise, stand, or establish. This action by Ezra is not just physical but also symbolic of leadership and resolve. Ezra's rising indicates his readiness to address the sin of intermarriage among the Israelites, demonstrating his commitment to restoring the covenant relationship with God. Historically, this moment is pivotal as it marks the beginning of a communal repentance and reform.<p><b>and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel</b><br />The inclusion of "leading priests, Levites, and all Israel" underscores the communal nature of the covenant and the responsibility of spiritual leaders. The priests and Levites were custodians of the Law and worship, and their involvement was crucial for the spiritual renewal of the nation. The phrase "all Israel" emphasizes the collective identity and unity of the people, reminding them of their shared heritage and obligations under the Mosaic covenant. This reflects the historical context of post-exilic Israel, where re-establishing national and religious identity was paramount.<p><b>take an oath</b><br />The act of taking an oath in Hebrew culture was a solemn and binding commitment. The Hebrew word for "oath" is "שְׁבוּעָה" (shevu'ah), which implies a promise made before God, carrying significant spiritual and moral weight. This oath was a public declaration of intent to follow God's commandments, particularly regarding the issue of intermarriage with foreign nations, which was seen as a direct violation of God's law. The oath signifies a return to covenant faithfulness and a collective resolve to uphold God's standards.<p><b>to do what had been suggested</b><br />The phrase "to do what had been suggested" indicates a plan or proposal that was put forward, likely by Ezra or the leaders, to address the issue at hand. This suggests a process of communal discernment and decision-making, where the community collectively agrees on a course of action. The suggestion was not merely a human idea but was rooted in the desire to align with God's will as revealed in the Scriptures. This reflects the importance of godly counsel and the role of spiritual leaders in guiding the community towards righteousness.<p><b>And they took the oath</b><br />The final phrase, "And they took the oath," confirms the people's acceptance and commitment to the proposed course of action. This collective agreement marks a significant moment of unity and obedience to God's law. It highlights the power of communal accountability and the importance of public declarations of faith. In the historical context, this was a crucial step in the spiritual reformation of Israel, as it demonstrated a renewed dedication to living according to God's commandments and separating themselves from practices that led them away from Him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ezra/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests... to swear</span>. Rather, "<span class="accented">made</span> the princes, the priests, etc. to swear" LXX.). <span class="cmt_word">That they would do according to this word</span>. That they would act in the matter as Shechaniah had recommended, and put away the idolatrous wives. EZRA'S FAST (ver. 6). Matters having reached this point, the covenant having been made, and the only question remaining for consideration being how the decision come to should be carried out, Ezra "rose up," and withdrew himself for a time from the people, entering into one of the side chambers of the temple, and secluding himself there. The guilt of his brethren still pressed heavily on his spirit, and he continued the mourning which he had commenced as soon as it came to his ears. To this mourning he now joined a fast of the strictest kind, an entire abstinence both from eating and drinking, like that of Moses on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/34-28.htm">Exodus 34:28</a>). Natural piety seems to have taught men generally (<a href="/jonah/3-5.htm">Jonah 3:5-7</a>), and the Jews among them, that such abstinence was a fitting accompaniment of penitential prayer, and might be counted on to lend it additional force with Almighty God. Compare the private and personal fasts of David (<a href="/2_samuel/12-16.htm">2 Samuel 12:16</a>), Ahab (<a href="/1_kings/21-27.htm">1 Kings 21:27</a>), Daniel (<a href="/daniel/9-3.htm">Daniel 9:3</a>), and Nehemiah (<a href="/nehemiah/1-4.htm">Nehemiah 1:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ezra/10-5.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">So Ezra</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶזְרָ֡א</span> <span class="translit">(‘ez·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5830.htm">Strong's 5830: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ezra -- 'help', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֣קָם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person 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">and made the leading</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׂרֵי֩</span> <span class="translit">(śā·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> </span><span class="str2">Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince</span><br /><br /><span class="word">priests,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּהֲנִ֨ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·hă·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3548.htm">Strong's 3548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Priest</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Levites,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַלְוִיִּ֜ם</span> <span class="translit">(hal·wî·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3881.htm">Strong's 3881: </a> </span><span class="str2">Levites -- descendant of Levi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and all</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">take an oath</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁבַּ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·ba‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to do what had been said.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשׂ֛וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And they took the oath.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשָּׁבֵֽעוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·šā·ḇê·‘ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ezra/10-5.htm">Ezra 10:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ezra/10-5.htm">OT History: Ezra 10:5 Then arose Ezra and made the chiefs (Ezr. 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