Ezra 7:10

Translations

Modern

For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.

Traditional

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

Literal

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of YHWH, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.

Latin

Esdras enim paravit cor suum, ut investigaret legem Domini, et faceret et doceret in Israël præceptum et judicium.

Original

Hebrew

English

For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.

Notes

Ezra 7:10

Ezra had three life goals:

To study God's word
To obey God's teachings
To teach the people of Israel

He let God's word change his character and behavior to influence others' lives.

Theme notes and profiles

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People

Ezra: Priest; scribe; led a group of exiles back to Jerusalem Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Ezra Book of Jeremiah Ezra (Person) First Book of Esdras Nethinim Postexilic Period Writer

Topics

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