Then all the congregation answered and said with a loud voice, As thou hast said, so must we do.
Then the entire group of people responded together, shouting loudly, 'You're absolutely right! We must do exactly what you've said!'
The people are unanimously and enthusiastically agreeing to follow through on what their leader has told them they need to do.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezra, the Jewish people had returned from exile in Babylon and were working to rebuild their community while adhering to God's laws. Ezra, a priest and scribe, confronted the issue of intermarriages with foreign women, which violated the commandments in the Torah and risked leading the nation back into idolatry. The congregation's loud agreement in this verse reflects their collective resolve to follow Ezra's plan for repentance and reform.
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