Ezra 10:19

And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.

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Other Translations for Ezra 10:19

BSB

They pledged to send their wives away, and for their guilt they presented a ram from the flock as a guilt offering.

AKJV

And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.

CPDV

And they swore with their hands that they would cast aside their wives, and that they would offer for their offense a ram from among the sheep.

ERV

And they gave their hand that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their guilt.

NHEB

They gave their hand that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their guilt.

SMT

And they will give their hand to bring forth their wives; and being guilty, a ram of the flock for their guilt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezra 10:19

AndtheygaveH5414VerbtheirhandsH3027Noun FemininethattheywouldputawayH3318VerbtheirwivesH802Noun FeminineandbeingguiltyH818AdjectivetheyofferedaramH352Noun MasculineoftheflockH6629Noun FemininefortheirtrespassH819Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ezra 10:19

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Overview of Ezra 10:19

Summary

Priests pledge to divorce wives and offer restitution

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Priests pledge and offer sacrifice

Estimated Time Period

c. 458 BC