Ezra 10:27
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists the names of six individuals from the family of Zattu who had married foreign wives. It is part of a larger list in Ezra 10 of people who needed to send away their foreign wives because they were not allowed to intermarry with non-Israelites. This list is part of the purification process after the return from exile.
Explained for Children
Imagine a big family reunion where some family members had married people from different families that weren't allowed to join. This verse names some of those family members who had to say goodbye to their wives because the rules said they couldn't marry outside their own big family.
Historical Background
Ezra 10 was written by the priest Ezra after the exiles returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. The text is part of a larger narrative of religious reform and restoration. The audience is the returned exiles who are trying to rebuild their society and temple according to their religious laws.
Living It Out Today
In today's context, this verse can be seen as a reminder about the importance of community standards and the challenges of adhering to them when external pressures exist. It's like a school enforcing its uniform policy, even when students might want to wear something different.