So now (A)let’s make a covenant with our God to send away all the wives and [a](B)their children, following the counsel of [b]my lord and of (C)those who fear the commandment of our God; and let it be done (D)according to the Law. Arise! For this matter is [c]your responsibility, but we will be with you; (E)be courageous and act.”

Then Ezra stood and (F)made the leading priests, the Levites, and all Israel take an oath that they would do according to this [d]proposal; so they took the oath.

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Footnotes

  1. Ezra 10:3 Lit that which is born of them
  2. Ezra 10:3 Or the Lord
  3. Ezra 10:4 Lit upon you
  4. Ezra 10:5 Lit word; or thing

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