Ezra 10:12-15
just as .... said <01697> [As thou hast said.]
They all resolved to do what Ezra had commanded; and they did put away their wives, even those by whom they had children, (ver. 44,) each of whom doubtless received a portion according to the circumstances of her husband, and was not turned away desolate. Humanity must have dictated this, and no law of God is contrary to humanity.
do <06213> [so must we do.]
people <05971> [the people.]
numerous ............................. sinned greatly .... matter <07227 06586 01697 07235> [we are many that have transgressed in this thing. or, we have greatly offended in this thing.]
leaders <08269> [our rulers.]
hot <02740> [the fierce.]
matter <01697 07725> [for this matter be turned from us. or, be turned from us, till this matter be dispatched.]
<05975> [were employed. Heb. stood. Meshullam.]
Shabbethai <07678> [Shabbethai.]
