Ezra 10:19

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَقَدْ وَعَدُوا جَمِيعًا بِتَطْلِيقِ نِسَائِهِمْ، وَقَدَّمَ كُلُّ وَاحِدٍ مِنْهُمْ كَبْشًا مِنْ قَطِيعِهِ عَنْ إثْمِهِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a group of people who agreed to separate from their wives because they had married foreigners, which was against God's command. They also offered a ram as a sacrifice to show their repentance.

Explained for Children

Imagine you made a mistake, like taking a toy that doesn't belong to you. To say sorry, you give the toy back and also bring a special gift to show how sorry you are. That's what these people did, but with their marriages and a ram as a gift.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the book of Ezra, written around 450 BCE. It was written by the prophet Ezra, who led a group of Jews returning to Jerusalem from exile. The book describes how these people struggled to obey God's laws, especially about not marrying foreigners.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse reminds us to take responsibility for our mistakes and to be willing to make changes, even if they are difficult. For example, if someone realizes they have been lying, they should stop and apologize, just as these people agreed to separate from their wives.

Topics

• repentance
• marriage
• sin
• sacrifice
• obedience
• community

Related Verses

• Ezra 9:1-2
• Nehemiah 13:23-27
• Deuteronomy 7:3-4
• 1 Corinthians 7:12-16
• Malachi 2:11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did they need to offer a ram?

The ram was offered as a sacrifice to atone for their sins, showing their repentance and desire to follow God's laws.

Why did they have to separate from their wives?

They had married foreigners, which was against God's command, so they agreed to separate to show their commitment to obeying God.

What can we learn from their actions?

We can learn the importance of taking responsibility for our actions, making difficult choices, and showing true repentance through actions.

What does this say about God's expectations?

It shows that God expects obedience to His laws and that there are consequences for disobeying them, even if it means making hard choices like separating from someone you love.