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Now therefore make confession to Yahweh, the God of your fathers, and do his pleasure; and separate yourselves from the peoples of the land, and from the foreign women.
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Confess, Obey, Separate
Commentators break down Ezra's command into three clear actions for repentance. First, the people must "make confession" to God. Second, they must "do his pleasure," aligning their will with God's commands. Finally, they must "separate yourselves" from the sinful influences, which in this case meant ending the forbidden marriages.
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19th Century
Anglican
Conference of the people and commission to try individual cases.
(8) Forfeited. —This, just as what precedes and w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now therefore make confession to the Lord God of your fathers , &c.] Of their sin, and express their detestation of …
Presbyterian
There is hope concerning people when they are convinced not only that it is good to part with their sins, but that it is necessary; we must do it, …
