Ezra 9:3

And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied.

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Other Translations for Ezra 9:3

BSB
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled out some hair from my head and beard, and sat down in horror.
AKJV
And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonished.
CPDV
And when I had heard this word, I tore my cloak and my tunic, and I pulled out the hairs of my head and beard, and I sat in mourning.
ERV
And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied.
NHEB
When I heard this thing, I tore my garment and my robe, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down confounded.
SMT
And in my hearing this word I rent my garment and my robe, and I shall pluck off from the hair of my head and my beard, and I shall sit down, being astonished.

Commentary for Ezra 9:3

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Overview of Ezra 9:3
Summary
Ezra tears clothes, demonstrating extreme distress
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Ezra expresses anguish
Estimated Time Period
c. 457 BC
Category
Lament