Ezra 9:2
“For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass.”

What does Ezra 9:2 mean?
Ezra 9:2 (KJV) states, "For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so that the holy seed have mingled themselves with the people of those lands: yea, the hand of the princes and rulers hath been chief in this trespass." This verse comes from the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Peril of Mixing: A Call to Holiness
In Ezra 9:2, we encounter a poignant moment in Israel's history, where the faithful remnant returned from exile—spurred by God's mercy—faces a grave spiritual crisis. The King James Version records, "For they have taken of their daughters for themselves, and for their sons: so…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Purity and Covenant Renewal
O Lord God of Heaven and Earth, with humble hearts we come before You today, seeking Your mercy and guidance. We turn to You as Ezra did, recognizing the weight of our transgressions and the need for Your grace in our lives. In the spirit of reflection, we remember Ezra 9:2…
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