Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Ezra rose up and put the leading priests and Levites and all Israel under oath to do what had been suggested. And they took the oath. New Living Translation So Ezra stood up and demanded that the leaders of the priests and the Levites and all the people of Israel swear that they would do as Shecaniah had said. And they all swore a solemn oath. English Standard Version Then Ezra arose and made the leading priests and Levites and all Israel take an oath that they would do as had been said. So they took the oath. Berean Standard Bible So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath. King James Bible Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware. New King James Version Then Ezra arose, and made the leaders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel swear an oath that they would do according to this word. So they swore an oath. New American Standard Bible Then Ezra stood and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel take an oath that they would do according to this proposal; so they took the oath. NASB 1995 Then Ezra rose and made the leading priests, the Levites and all Israel, take oath that they would do according to this proposal; so they took the oath. NASB 1977 Then Ezra rose and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel, take oath that they would do according to this proposal; so they took the oath. Legacy Standard Bible Then Ezra arose and made the leading priests, the Levites and all Israel, swear an oath that they would do according to this word; so they swore an oath. Amplified Bible Then Ezra stood and made the leaders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, take an oath that they would act in accordance with this proposal; so they took the oath. Christian Standard Bible Then Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said; so they took the oath. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said; so they took the oath. American Standard Version Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware. Contemporary English Version Ezra stood up and made the chief priests, the Levites, and everyone else in Israel swear that they would follow the advice of Shecaniah. English Revised Version Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they sware. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Ezra got up and made the leaders, priests, Levites, and all the rest of Israel swear to do what they had said. So they took an oath. Good News Translation So Ezra began by making the leaders of the priests, of the Levites, and of the rest of the people take an oath that they would do what Shecaniah had proposed. International Standard Version So Ezra got up and made the chief priests, the descendants of Levi, and all of Israel vow to carry out everything they promised. And so they agreed. Majority Standard Bible So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath. NET Bible So Ezra got up and made the leading priests and Levites and all Israel take an oath to carry out this plan. And they all took a solemn oath. New Heart English Bible Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore. Webster's Bible Translation Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. And they swore. World English Bible Then Ezra arose, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Ezra rises, and causes the heads of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear to do according to this word—and they swear. Young's Literal Translation And Ezra riseth, and causeth the heads of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear to do according to this word -- and they swear. Smith's Literal Translation And Ezra will rise and cause the chiefs to swear, the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to do according to this word. And they will swear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Esdras arose, and made the chiefs of the priests and of the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word, and they swore. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, Ezra rose up, and he caused the leaders of the priests and the Levites, and all of Israel, to swear that they would act in accord with this word. And they swore it. New American Bible Ezra stood and demanded an oath from the leaders of the priests, from the Levites and from all Israel that they would do as had been proposed; and they swore it. New Revised Standard Version Then Ezra stood up and made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel swear that they would do as had been said. So they swore. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Ezra the scribe arose and made the elders of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel to swear that they would do according to this command. And they swore. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Azra the Scribe stood and made the Elders, the Priests and the Levites and all Israel swear to do according to this commandment, and they swore. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then arose Ezra, and made the chiefs of the priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word. So they swore. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Esdras arose, and caused the rulers, the priests, and Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they would do according to this word: and they swore. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Shecaniah's Encouragement…4Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!” 5So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath. Cross References Nehemiah 5:12-13 “We will restore it,” they replied, “and will require nothing more from them. We will do as you say.” So I summoned the priests and required of the nobles and officials an oath that they would do what they had promised. / I also shook out the folds of my robe and said, “May God likewise shake out of his house and possessions every man who does not keep this promise. May such a man be shaken out and have nothing!” The whole assembly said, “Amen,” and they praised the LORD. And the people did as they had promised. 2 Kings 23:3 So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. 2 Chronicles 34:31-32 So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of the covenant that were written in this book. / Then he had everyone in Jerusalem and Benjamin take a stand in agreement to it. So all the people of Jerusalem carried out the covenant of God, the God of their fathers. Nehemiah 10:28-29 “The rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the people of the land to obey the Law of God—along with their wives and all their sons and daughters who are able to understand, / hereby join with their noble brothers and commit themselves with a sworn oath to follow the Law of God given through His servant Moses and to obey carefully all the commandments, ordinances, and statutes of the LORD our Lord. Joshua 24:25 On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance. 2 Chronicles 15:12-15 Then they entered into a covenant to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, with all their heart and soul. / And whoever would not seek the LORD, the God of Israel, would be put to death, whether young or old, man or woman. / They took an oath to the LORD with a loud voice, with shouting, trumpets, and rams’ horns. ... Nehemiah 9:38 In view of all this, we make a binding agreement, putting it in writing and sealing it with the names of our leaders, Levites, and priests.” 2 Kings 11:17 Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. 2 Chronicles 23:16 Then Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. Deuteronomy 29:10-15 All of you are standing today before the LORD your God—you leaders of tribes, elders, officials, and all the men of Israel, / your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water— / so that you may enter into the covenant of the LORD your God, which He is making with you today, and into His oath, ... 2 Chronicles 29:10 Now it is in my heart to make a covenant with the LORD, the God of Israel, so that His fierce anger will turn away from us. Nehemiah 13:25 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! Matthew 26:63-64 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.” / “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Acts 18:18 Paul remained in Corinth for quite some time before saying goodbye to the brothers. He had his head shaved in Cenchrea to keep a vow he had made, and then he sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Acts 21:23-24 Therefore do what we advise you. There are four men with us who have taken a vow. / Take these men, purify yourself along with them, and pay their expenses so they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know that there is no truth to these rumors about you, but that you also live in obedience to the law. Treasury of Scripture Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they swore. arose Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: Proverbs 9:9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! made Ezra 10:3 Now therefore let us make a covenant with our God to put away all the wives, and such as are born of them, according to the counsel of my lord, and of those that tremble at the commandment of our God; and let it be done according to the law. Nehemiah 5:12 Then said they, We will restore them, and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise. Nehemiah 10:29 They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law, which was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the LORD our Lord, and his judgments and his statutes; Jump to Previous Causeth Chief Chiefs Ezra Heads Israel Levites Oath Priests Proposal Riseth Rose Sware Swear Swore WordJump to Next Causeth Chief Chiefs Ezra Heads Israel Levites Oath Priests Proposal Riseth Rose Sware Swear Swore WordEzra 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 So Ezra rose up The phrase "rose up" signifies action and determination. In Hebrew, the root word for "rose up" is "קוּם" (qum), which means to arise, stand, or establish. This action by Ezra is not just physical but also symbolic of leadership and resolve. Ezra's rising indicates his readiness to address the sin of intermarriage among the Israelites, demonstrating his commitment to restoring the covenant relationship with God. Historically, this moment is pivotal as it marks the beginning of a communal repentance and reform. and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been suggested And they took the oath Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Ezraעֶזְרָ֡א (‘ez·rā) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5830: Ezra -- 'help', three Israelites got up וַיָּ֣קָם (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand and made the leading שָׂרֵי֩ (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince priests, הַכֹּהֲנִ֨ים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest Levites, הַלְוִיִּ֜ם (hal·wî·yim) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc take an oath וַיַּשְׁבַּ֣ע (way·yaš·ba‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to do what had been said. לַעֲשׂ֛וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make And they took the oath. וַיִּשָּׁבֵֽעוּ׃ (way·yiš·šā·ḇê·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear Links Ezra 10:5 NIVEzra 10:5 NLT Ezra 10:5 ESV Ezra 10:5 NASB Ezra 10:5 KJV Ezra 10:5 BibleApps.com Ezra 10:5 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:5 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:5 French Bible Ezra 10:5 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 10:5 Then arose Ezra and made the chiefs (Ezr. 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