Nehemiah 13:25 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

So I confronted them and called down curses on them. I beat some of them and pulled out their hair. I made them swear in the name of God that they would not let their children intermarry with the pagan people of the land.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

The mixed marriages again.

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And I contended with them
Argued with them, faithfully admonished them, and sharply reproved them:

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

If either parent is ungodly, corrupt nature will incline the children to take after that one. This is a strong reason why Christians should not be …