Ezra 10:22

Afrikaans 1933/1953

en van die seuns van Pasgur: Eljoënai, Maäs,ja, Ismael, Net neël, Josabad en Ele sa.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the names of six men from the family of Pashur. These names are part of a longer list in Ezra that records people who had married non-Israelite wives, which was against the law of God at that time.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a family tree where you list all your relatives. This verse is like that, but it's about a group of people who were told they couldn't marry certain people. It's like if your parents said you couldn't play with certain kids, but you did anyway, and now everyone is checking to see who didn't follow the rules.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Ezra, written around 450-420 BCE. It was written by Ezra, a Jewish scribe and priest, to document the return of the Israelites from exile and their efforts to purify the community according to God's laws.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this can be compared to a situation where a community has strict rules about who can be a member or who can participate in certain activities. If someone breaks these rules, they might need to face the consequences and make changes to follow the community's standards.

Topics

• community
• law
• repentance
• marriage
• purification
• exile

Related Verses

• Ezra 9:1-2
• Ezra 10:1-4
• Nehemiah 13:23-27
• Deuteronomy 7:3-4
• 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Frequently Asked Questions

Why were the Israelites forbidden from marrying non-Israelites?

The prohibition was meant to preserve the spiritual purity of the community and prevent the worship of foreign gods.

What was the purpose of listing these names?

The list served as a record of those who had married non-Israelites and needed to take action to comply with God's laws.

How did the community respond to those who had broken the law?

The community took steps to address the issue, as described in Ezra, by encouraging those who had married non-Israelites to send them away.

What can we learn from the actions taken in Ezra 10?

We can learn about the importance of community standards and the need to repent and make changes when we have gone against what we know is right.