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For they have taken of their daughters for themselves and for their sons, so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the peoples of the lands: yes, the hand of the princes and rulers has been chief in this trespass.
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The 'Holy Seed' Was Being Diluted
Commentators explain that the term 'holy seed' refers to Israel's special status as a people set apart by God. The sin of intermarriage was seen as a spiritual desecration, mingling this unique, holy lineage with surrounding nations and thereby threatening God's entire purpose for their restoration. It was a violation of their core identity.
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Ezra
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19th Century
Anglican
Now when these things were done.—The remainder of the book is occupied with the execution of Ezra’s function as a moral reformer. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sorts Some that were widowers not only took wives to…
Presbyterian
Many corruptions remain hidden from even the most careful rulers. Some of the people disobeyed the express command of God, which forbade all marria…
