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Now, our God, what shall we say after this? for we have forsaken your commandments,
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Speechless Repentance
Ezra's question, "what shall we say after this?" is not a request for an excuse but a cry of profound guilt. Commentators explain that true repentance often leaves us speechless, amazed at our sin in light of God's incredible mercy. It's an admission that there is no defense for disobeying God, especially after He has shown such kindness.
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Ezra
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19th Century
Anglican
Ezra’s prayer of confession and deprecation.
(Ezra 9:5) And at the evening sacrifice I arose up.—Until the afternoon Ez…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And now, O our God, what shall we say after this ? &c.] What apology or excuse can be made for such ingratitude? wha…
Presbyterian
The sacrifice, especially the evening sacrifice, was a type of the blessed Lamb of God, who in the evening of the world, was to take away sin by th…
