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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezra 9:1–4

19th Century

Bishop

Now when these things were done.—The remainder of the book is occupied with the execution of Ezra’s function as a moral reformer. …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezra 9:2

17th Century

Pastor

For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sorts Some that were widowers not only took wives to…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezra 9:1–4

17th Century

Minister

Many corruptions remain hidden from even the most careful rulers. Some of the people disobeyed the express command of God, which forbade all marria…

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