Ezra 9:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy commandments,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And now, O our God, what can we say after this? We have abandoned your commandments,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Ezra is expressing deep shame and confusion about how to approach God after the people have disobeyed His laws.

📚 Historical Context

Ezra had just discovered that the Jewish people who returned from Babylonian exile had been intermarrying with pagan nations, directly violating God's commands. This was particularly devastating because these marriages threatened to lead Israel back into the same idolatry that had caused their exile in the first place. Ezra was overwhelmed with grief and shame on behalf of his people.

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