Ezra 9:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ezra 9:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ezra 9:10 is a verse from the book of Ezra in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy commandments," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ezra 9:10 — KJV
“And now, O our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken thy commandments,”
— Ezra 9:10 (KJV)
Ezra 9:10 in Context — About the Book of Ezra
Ezra records the first waves of return from Babylonian exile — rebuilding the altar, then the temple, against opposition and discouragement. Ezra himself arrives as a scribe devoted to studying, obeying, and teaching God's Word, modeling how revival begins with Scripture and honest confession.
Cross-References for Ezra 9:10
“And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of the LORD your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.”
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“And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;”
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“Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for your children after you for ever.”
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“Then shalt thou say unto them, Because your fathers have forsaken me, saith the LORD, and have walked after other gods, and have served them, and have worshipped them, and have forsaken me, and have not kept my law;”
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“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
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