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Then were assembled to me everyone who trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the trespass of them of the captivity; and I sat confounded until the evening offering.
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A Holy Trembling
Commentators explain that the people who gathered around Ezra were not merely curious. They "trembled at the words of the God of Israel," showing a deep reverence for His commands and a genuine fear of the consequences of sin. This response serves as a model for believers when sin is revealed in the community—a response of holy fear rather than casual indifference.
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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
There were assembled to me everyone that trembled at thewords of the God of IsraelTha…
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…
