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OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib; Brenton Septuagint Translation Uvania, Marimoth, Eliasiph, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Those Guilty of Intermarriage…35Benaiah, Bedeiah, Cheluhi, 36Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, 37Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu.… Cross References Nehemiah 9:2 Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 2 Corinthians 6:17 “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you. 1 Corinthians 5:11 But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. Nehemiah 13:23-27 In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah. / I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! ... 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Exodus 34:16 And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same. 1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. / But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” Joshua 23:12-13 For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you. 1 Corinthians 7:39 A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord. Malachi 2:11 Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Judges 3:5-6 Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And they took the daughters of these people in marriage, gave their own daughters to their sons, and served their gods. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Kings 11:1-2 King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love. Treasury of Scripture Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, Jump to Previous Eliashib Eli'ashib Meremoth Mer'emothJump to Next Eliashib Eli'ashib Meremoth Mer'emothEzra 10 1. Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages6. Ezra assembles the people 9. The people repent, and promise amendment 15. The care to perform it 18. The names of them which had married strange wives Vaniah Vaniah is listed among those who had married foreign women, which was against the Mosaic Law for Israelites (Deuteronomy 7:3-4). This highlights the issue of intermarriage that Ezra was addressing, as it led to the dilution of religious and cultural identity. The name Vaniah means "Yahweh is gracious," which is ironic given the context of disobedience. This reflects the tension between God's grace and the need for repentance and obedience. Meremoth Eliashib Persons / Places / Events 1. VaniahA member of the group of Israelites who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Law of Moses. His inclusion in the list signifies his participation in the communal repentance and reform led by Ezra. 2. Meremoth Another individual listed among those who had married foreign women. His presence in the list highlights the widespread nature of the issue and the collective responsibility to adhere to God's commandments. 3. Eliashib Also part of the group mentioned in Ezra 10. Eliashib's mention underscores the importance of individual accountability within the community's spiritual renewal. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe inclusion of specific names in Ezra 10:36 highlights the personal responsibility each believer has to obey God's commandments. It serves as a reminder that our actions have communal implications. Repentance and Reform The account in Ezra 10 demonstrates the necessity of repentance and the willingness to make difficult changes to align with God's will. True repentance involves both confession and action. Community Accountability The collective response to the issue of intermarriage shows the importance of community in spiritual growth and accountability. Believers are called to support and encourage one another in faithfulness. The Role of Leadership Ezra's leadership in addressing the sin of intermarriage illustrates the critical role of godly leaders in guiding and correcting the community according to Scripture. Separation from Worldly Influences The prohibition against intermarriage serves as a metaphor for the need to remain distinct from worldly influences that can lead us away from God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Vaniah,וַנְיָ֥ה (wan·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2057: Vaniah -- an Israelite Meremoth, מְרֵמ֖וֹת (mə·rê·mō·wṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4822: Meremoth -- two Israelites priests, also an Israelite Eliashib, אֶלְיָשִֽׁיב׃ (’el·yā·šîḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 475: Eliashib -- 'God restores', the name of several Israelites Links Ezra 10:36 NIVEzra 10:36 NLT Ezra 10:36 ESV Ezra 10:36 NASB Ezra 10:36 KJV Ezra 10:36 BibleApps.com Ezra 10:36 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:36 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:36 French Bible Ezra 10:36 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 10:36 Vaniah Meremoth Eliashib (Ezr. Ez) |