Ezra 10:11 net — Now give praise to the LORD God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the local residents and from…

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"Now give praise to the LORD God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the local residents and from these foreign wives.”"

— Ezra 10:11, NET Bible

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Ezra 10 — Context

8

Everyone who did not come within three days would thereby forfeit all his property, in keeping with the counsel of the officials and the elders. Furthermore, he himself would be excluded from the assembly of the exiles.

9

All the men of Judah and Benjamin were gathered in Jerusalem within the three days.(It was in the ninth month, on the twentieth day of that month.) All the people sat in the square at the temple of God, trembling because of this matter and because of the rains.

10

Then Ezra the priest stood up and said to them,“You have behaved in an unfaithful manner by taking foreign wives! This has contributed to the guilt of Israel.

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Now give praise to the LORD God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the local residents and from these foreign wives.”

12

All the assembly replied in a loud voice:“We will do just as you have said!

13

However, the people are numerous and it is the rainy season. We are unable to stand here outside. Furthermore, this business cannot be resolved in a day or two, for we have sinned greatly in this matter.

14

Let our leaders take steps on behalf of all the assembly. Let all those in our towns who have married foreign women come at an appointed time, and with them the elders of each town and its judges, until the hot anger of our God is turned away from us in this matter.”

Ezra 10:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ezra 10:11 say?
Ezra 10:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Now give praise to the LORD God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the local residents and from these foreign wives.””
Where is Ezra 10:11 in the Bible?
Ezra 10:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ezra, chapter 10, verse 11.
Who wrote Ezra?
Ezra is traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional). It was written c. 457–440 BC.
What is the book of Ezra about?
Ezra records the return of Judah from Babylonian exile in two waves — first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the temple, and second under Ezra himself to restore the Law. It is a story of restored worship and renewed obedience.
What are the major themes of Ezra?
Ezra explores themes including Return, Rebuilding the Temple, Restoration, Reform, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ezra 10:11.
What translation should I read Ezra 10:11 in?
Ezra 10:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ezra 10:11?
Ezra 10:11 reads (NET): “Now give praise to the LORD God of your fathers, and do his will. Separate yourselves from the local residents and from these foreign wives.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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