Ezra 2:62

These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.

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Other Translations for Ezra 2:62

BSB
These men searched for their family records, but they could not find them and so were excluded from the priesthood as unclean.
AKJV
These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the priesthood.
CPDV
These sought the writing of their genealogy, and they did not find it, and so they were cast out of the priesthood.
ERV
These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.
NHEB
These sought their place among those who were registered by genealogy, but they were not found: therefore were they deemed polluted and put from the priesthood.
SMT
These sought their writing of those being enrolled, and they found not: and they will be polluted from the priesthood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ezra 2:62

ThesesoughtH1245VerbtheirregisterH3791Noun MasculineamongthosethatwerereckonedbygenealogyH3187VerbbuttheywerenotfoundH4672VerbthereforeweretheyaspollutedH1351VerbputfromthepriesthoodH3550Noun Feminine

Commentary for Ezra 2:62

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Overview of Ezra 2:62
Summary
Unverified families excluded from sacred priestly responsibilities
Event
Removing unverified priests from office
Estimated Time Period
c. 538 BC
Category
Genealogy