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Contemporary English Version
Ezra 7:10
Ezra had spent his entire life studying and obeying the Law of the Lord and teaching it to others.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the Lord, obey it, and teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the Lord, obey it, and teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Hebrew Names Version
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Yisra'el statutes and ordinances.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Yisra'el statutes and ordinances.
King James Version
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord , and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord , and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
English Standard Version
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord , and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord , and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.
New Century Version
Ezra had worked hard to know and obey the Teachings of the Lord and to teach his rules and commands to the Israelites.
Ezra had worked hard to know and obey the Teachings of the Lord and to teach his rules and commands to the Israelites.
New English Translation
Now Ezra had dedicated himself to the study of the law of the Lord , to its observance, and to teaching its statutes and judgments in Israel.
Now Ezra had dedicated himself to the study of the law of the Lord , to its observance, and to teaching its statutes and judgments in Israel.
Amplified Bible
For Ezra had set his heart (resolved) to study and interpret the Law of the LORD, and to practice it and teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart (resolved) to study and interpret the Law of the LORD, and to practice it and teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
New American Standard Bible
For Ezra had firmly resolved to study the Law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
For Ezra had firmly resolved to study the Law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
World English Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seeke the Lawe of the Lord, and to doe it, and to teach the precepts and iudgements in Israel.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seeke the Lawe of the Lord, and to doe it, and to teach the precepts and iudgements in Israel.
Legacy Standard Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of Yahweh and to practice it, and to teach His statute and judgment in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of Yahweh and to practice it, and to teach His statute and judgment in Israel.
Berean Standard Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Complete Jewish Bible
For ‘Ezra had set his heart on studying and practicing the Torah of Adonai and teaching Isra'el the laws and rulings.
For ‘Ezra had set his heart on studying and practicing the Torah of Adonai and teaching Isra'el the laws and rulings.
Darby Translation
For Ezra had directed his heart to seek the law of Jehovah and to do it, and to teach in Israel the statutes and the ordinances.
For Ezra had directed his heart to seek the law of Jehovah and to do it, and to teach in Israel the statutes and the ordinances.
Easy-to-Read Version
Ezra had always given his time and attention to studying and obeying the law of the Lord . He also loved to teach its rules and commandments to others in Israel.
Ezra had always given his time and attention to studying and obeying the law of the Lord . He also loved to teach its rules and commandments to others in Israel.
George Lamsa Translation
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD and to do it and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD and to do it and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
Good News Translation
Ezra had devoted his life to studying the Law of the Lord , to practicing it, and to teaching all its laws and regulations to the people of Israel.
Ezra had devoted his life to studying the Law of the Lord , to practicing it, and to teaching all its laws and regulations to the people of Israel.
Lexham English Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, to do it, and to teach the regulations and judgments in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, to do it, and to teach the regulations and judgments in Israel.
Literal Translation
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of Jehovah, and to do it, and to teach statutes and judgments in Israel.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of Jehovah, and to do it, and to teach statutes and judgments in Israel.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For E?dras prepared his hert to seke the lawe of the LORDE, and to do it, and to teach the precepte & iudgment in Israel.
For E?dras prepared his hert to seke the lawe of the LORDE, and to do it, and to teach the precepte & iudgment in Israel.
American Standard Version
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Jehovah, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Jehovah, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
Bible in Basic English
For Ezra had given his mind to learning the law of the Lord and doing it, and to teaching his rules and decisions in Israel.
For Ezra had given his mind to learning the law of the Lord and doing it, and to teaching his rules and decisions in Israel.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For Esdras prepared his heart to seeke the law of the Lorde, and to do it, and to teache the preceptes and iudgementes in Israel.
For Esdras prepared his heart to seeke the law of the Lorde, and to do it, and to teache the preceptes and iudgementes in Israel.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
King James Version (1611)
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seeke the Law of the Lord, and to doe it, and to teach in Israel, Statutes and Iudgements.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seeke the Law of the Lord, and to doe it, and to teach in Israel, Statutes and Iudgements.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
For Esdras had determined in his heart to seek the law, and to do and teach the ordinances and judgments in Israel.
For Esdras had determined in his heart to seek the law, and to do and teach the ordinances and judgments in Israel.
English Revised Version
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Esdras made redi his herte to enquere the lawe of the Lord, and to do, and teche in Israel the comaundement and doom.
Esdras made redi his herte to enquere the lawe of the Lord, and to do, and teche in Israel the comaundement and doom.
Update Bible Version
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
For Ezra had set his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ordinances.
Webster's Bible Translation
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do [it], and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do [it], and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.
New King James Version
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.
New Living Translation
This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.
This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.
New Life Bible
For Ezra had set his heart to learn the Law of the Lord, to live by it, and to teach His Laws in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to learn the Law of the Lord, to live by it, and to teach His Laws in Israel.
New Revised Standard
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord , and to do it, and to teach the statutes and ordinances in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord , and to do it, and to teach the statutes and ordinances in Israel.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, Ezra, had settled his heart, to study the law of Yahweh, and to do it , - and to teach in Israel, statute and regulation.
For, Ezra, had settled his heart, to study the law of Yahweh, and to do it , - and to teach in Israel, statute and regulation.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For Esdras had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do and to teach in Israel the commandments and judgment.
For Esdras had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord, and to do and to teach in Israel the commandments and judgment.
Revised Standard Version
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach his statutes and ordinances in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach his statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Young's Literal Translation
for Ezra hath prepared his heart to seek the law of Jehovah, and to do, and to teach in Israel statute and judgment.
for Ezra hath prepared his heart to seek the law of Jehovah, and to do, and to teach in Israel statute and judgment.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.
Contextual Overview
1Much later, when Artaxerxes was king of Persia, Ezra came to Jerusalem from Babylonia. Ezra was the son of Seraiah and the grandson of Azariah. His other ancestors were Hilkiah, Shallum, Zadok, Ahitub, Amariah, Azariah, Meraioth, Zerahiah, Uzzi, Bukki, Abishua, Phinehas, Eleazar, and Aaron, the high priest. Ezra was an expert in the Law that the Lord God of Israel had given to Moses, and the Lord made sure that the king gave Ezra everything he asked for. 7 Other Jews, including priests, Levites, musicians, the temple guards, and servants, came to Jerusalem with Ezra. This happened during the seventh year that Artaxerxes was king. 8God helped Ezra, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month of that seventh year, after leaving Babylonia on the first day of the first month. 10 Ezra had spent his entire life studying and obeying the Law of the Lord and teaching it to others.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
prepared: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Chronicles 29:18, 2 Chronicles 12:14, 2 Chronicles 19:3, Job 11:13, Psalms 10:17, Psalms 57:7
the law: Ezra 7:6, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 19:7, Psalms 119:45, Psalms 119:96-100
to do it: Deuteronomy 16:12, Matthew 5:19, Matthew 7:24, John 13:17, Revelation 22:14
and to teach: Ezra 7:25, Deuteronomy 33:10, 2 Chronicles 17:8, 2 Chronicles 17:9, 2 Chronicles 30:22, Nehemiah 8:1-9, Malachi 2:7, Acts 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:2, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 2:1, Titus 2:15
Reciprocal: Exodus 24:12 - that thou Exodus 35:34 - he hath 2 Chronicles 30:19 - prepareth 2 Chronicles 34:14 - the law Ezra 7:1 - Ezra Ezra 7:21 - Ezra the priest Matthew 13:52 - scribe 2 Timothy 2:2 - who Hebrews 5:12 - teachers
Cross-References
Genesis 6:17
I'm going to send a flood that will destroy everything that breathes! Nothing will be left alive.
I'm going to send a flood that will destroy everything that breathes! Nothing will be left alive.
Genesis 7:4
Seven days from now I will send rain that will last for forty days and nights, and I will destroy all other living creatures I have made.
Seven days from now I will send rain that will last for forty days and nights, and I will destroy all other living creatures I have made.
Genesis 7:17
For forty days the rain poured down without stopping. And the water became deeper and deeper, until the boat started floating high above the ground.
For forty days the rain poured down without stopping. And the water became deeper and deeper, until the boat started floating high above the ground.
Job 22:16
who were swept away without warning.
who were swept away without warning.
Luke 17:27
People were eating, drinking, and getting married right up to the day when Noah went into the big boat. Then the flood came and drowned everyone on earth.
People were eating, drinking, and getting married right up to the day when Noah went into the big boat. Then the flood came and drowned everyone on earth.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord,.... To attain to the knowledge of it, that he might be master of it, and expert in it, and know what was not to be done, and what to be done; he had set his heart upon this, bent his studies this way, and taken a great deal of pains in searching into it, in reading of it, and meditating on it;
and to do it; he was not only concerned to get the theory of it, but to put it in practice, to exercise himself in it, that it might be habitual to him; and the rather, as his view and intentions were not merely for the sake of himself, but
to teach in Israel statutes and judgments: and therefore it was not only necessary that he should have a large and competent knowledge of the laws, moral, ceremonial, and civil, but that he should act according to them himself, that so by his example, as well as by his instructions, he might teach the people.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Ezra 7:10. Ezra had prepared his heart — Here is a fine character of a minister of God: He prepares, ×××× hechin, he fixes, purposes, and determines, ×××× lebabo, with his heart - with all his powers and affections, to seek the law of God, and to do it himself, that he may be properly qualified to teach its statutes and judgments to Israel.
