Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But there are many people here and it is the rainy season; so we cannot stand outside. Besides, this matter cannot be taken care of in a day or two, because we have sinned greatly in this thing. New Living Translation Then they added, “This isn’t something that can be done in a day or two, for many of us are involved in this extremely sinful affair. And this is the rainy season, so we cannot stay out here much longer. English Standard Version But the people are many, and it is a time of heavy rain; we cannot stand in the open. Nor is this a task for one day or for two, for we have greatly transgressed in this matter. Berean Standard Bible But there are many people here, and it is the rainy season. We are not able to stay out in the open. Nor is this the work of one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. Berean Literal Bible But the people are many, and it is the time of rains, and we have no strength to stand outside, and the work is not of one day or two, for we have multiplied to transgress in this matter. King James Bible But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing. New King James Version But there are many people; it is the season for heavy rain, and we are not able to stand outside. Nor is this the work of one or two days, for there are many of us who have transgressed in this matter. New American Standard Bible However, there are many people, it is the rainy season, and we are not able to stand in the open. Nor can the task be done in one or two days, because we have done a great wrong in this matter. NASB 1995 “But there are many people; it is the rainy season and we are not able to stand in the open. Nor can the task be done in one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. NASB 1977 “But there are many people, it is the rainy season, and we are not able to stand in the open. Nor can the task be done in one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. Legacy Standard Bible But there are many people; it is the rainy season, and we are not able to stand outside. Nor can the task be done in one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. Amplified Bible But there are many people and it is the season of heavy rain; so we are unable to stand outside. Nor can the task be done in a day or two, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. Berean Annotated Bible But there are many people here, and it is the rainy season. We are not able to stay out in the open. Nor is this the work of one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. Christian Standard Bible But there are many people, and it is the rainy season. We don’t have the stamina to stay out in the open. This isn’t something that can be done in a day or two, for we have rebelled terribly in this matter. Holman Christian Standard Bible But there are many people, and it is the rainy season. We don’t have the stamina to stay out in the open. This isn’t something that can be done in a day or two, for we have rebelled terribly in this matter. American Standard Version But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without: neither is this a work of one day or two; for we have greatly transgressed in this matter. Contemporary English Version But there are so many of us, and we can't just stay out here in this downpour. A lot of us have sinned by marrying foreign women, and the matter can't be settled in only a day or two. English Revised Version But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we have greatly transgressed in this matter. GOD'S WORD® Translation But the crowd is too large, and it's the rainy season. We can't take care of this outside. Besides, there are so many of us who are involved in this sin that it can't be taken care of in a day or two. Good News Translation But they added, "The crowd is too big, and it's raining hard. We can't stand here in the open like this. This isn't something that can be done in one or two days, because so many of us are involved in this sin. International Standard Version However, many people are involved, and it's raining heavily. Furthermore, this is not just a matter of a day or two of work, because many of us have sinned in this. NET Bible However, the people are numerous and it is the rainy season. We are unable to stand here outside. Furthermore, this business cannot be resolved in a day or two, for we have sinned greatly in this matter. New Heart English Bible But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand outside; neither is this a work of one day or two; for we have greatly transgressed in this matter. Webster's Bible Translation But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand abroad, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut there are many people here, and it is the rainy season. We are not able to stay out in the open. Nor is this the work of one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. World English Bible But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand outside. This is not a work of one day or two, for we have greatly transgressed in this matter. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut the people [are] many, and [it is] the time of showers, and there is no power to stand outside, and the work [is] not for one day, nor for two, for we have multiplied to transgress in this thing. Berean Literal Bible But the people are many, and it is the time of rains, and we have no strength to stand outside, and the work is not of one day or two, for we have multiplied to transgress in this matter. Young's Literal Translation but the people are many, and it is the time of showers, and there is no power to stand without, and the work is not for one day, nor for two, for we have multiplied to transgress in this thing. Smith's Literal Translation But the people many, and a time of heavy showers, and no power to stand without, and the work not for one day, and not for two: for we many transgressing in this word. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut as the people are many, and it is time of rain, and me are not able to stand without, and it is not a work of one day or two, (for we have exceedingly sinned in this matter,) Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, since the people are many, and it is the time of rain, and we cannot endure standing outside, and this is not a task for one or two days, (for certainly we have sinned greatly in this matter,) New American Bible But the people are numerous and it is the rainy season, so that we cannot remain outside; besides, this is not a task that can be performed in a single day or even two, for those of us who have sinned in this regard are many. New Revised Standard Version But the people are many, and it is a time of heavy rain; we cannot stand in the open. Nor is this a task for one day or for two, for many of us have transgressed in this matter. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut now the people are many, and it is the rainy season, and we are not able to stand in the street, neither is this a work of one day or two; for our sins are many in this matter. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But now the people are many and it is the time of rain and we have no power to stand in the street, and it is not the work of one day, or two, because our sins in this matter are many. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two; for we have greatly transgressed in this matter. Brenton Septuagint Translation But the people is numerous, and the season is stormy, and there is no power to stand without, and the work is more than enough for one day or for two; for we have greatly sinned in this matter. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The People's Confession of Sin…12And the whole assembly responded in a loud voice: “Truly we must do as you say! 13But there are many people here, and it is the rainy season. We are not able to stay out in the open. Nor is this the work of one or two days, for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. 14Let our leaders represent the whole assembly. Then let everyone in our towns who has married a foreign woman come at an appointed time, together with the elders and judges of each town, until the fierce anger of our God in this matter is turned away from us.”… Cross References But there are many people here, Deuteronomy 1:9-12 At that time I said to you, “I cannot carry the burden for you alone. / The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. … Numbers 11:14-15 I cannot carry all these people by myself; it is too burdensome for me. / If this is how You are going to treat me, please kill me right now—if I have found favor in Your eyes—and let me not see my own wretchedness.” Exodus 18:18 Surely you and these people with you will wear yourselves out, because the task is too heavy for you. You cannot handle it alone. and it is the rainy season. Matthew 24:20 Pray that your flight will not occur in the winter or on the Sabbath. Songs 2:11-13 For now the winter is past; the rain is over and gone. / The flowers have appeared in the countryside; the season of singing has come, and the cooing of turtledoves is heard in our land. / The fig tree ripens its figs; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come away, my darling; come away with me, my beautiful one.” Jeremiah 36:22 Since it was the ninth month, the king was sitting in his winter quarters with a fire burning before him. We are not able to stay out in the open. Isaiah 25:4 For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, Isaiah 4:5-6 Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy, / a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain. Psalm 55:8 I would hurry to my shelter, far from this raging tempest.” Nor is this the work of one or two days, Nehemiah 6:15-16 So the wall was completed in fifty-two days, on the twenty-fifth of Elul. / When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and disheartened, for they realized that this task had been accomplished by our God. 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. Ezra 4:24 Thus the construction of the house of God in Jerusalem ceased, and it remained at a standstill until the second year of the reign of Darius king of Persia. for we have transgressed greatly in this matter. Daniel 9:5-6 we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. / We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, fathers, and all the people of the land. Nehemiah 1:6-7 let Your eyes be open and Your ears attentive to hear the prayer that I, Your servant, now pray before You day and night for Your servants, the Israelites. I confess the sins that we Israelites have committed against You. Both I and my father’s house have sinned. / We have behaved corruptly against You and have not kept the commandments, statutes, and ordinances that You gave Your servant Moses. 1 Samuel 12:19-20 They pleaded with Samuel, “Pray to the LORD your God for your servants so that we will not die! For we have added to all our sins the evil of asking for a king.” / “Do not be afraid,” Samuel replied. “Even though you have committed all this evil, do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. Nehemiah 9:2 Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all the foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. Treasury of Scripture But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing. the people Ezra 10:18-44 And among the sons of the priests there were found that had taken strange wives: namely, of the sons of Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren; Maaseiah, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Gedaliah… Matthew 7:13,14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: … Jump to Previous Able Abroad Besides Business Care Great Greatly Matter Open Outside Possible Rain Rainy Season Sin Stand Task Time Transgressed WorkJump to Next Able Abroad Besides Business Care Great Greatly Matter Open Outside Possible Rain Rainy Season Sin Stand Task Time Transgressed WorkEzra 10 1. Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages6. Ezra assembles the people 9. The people repent, and promise amendment 15. The care to perform it 18. The names of them which had married strange wives But there are many people here This phrase highlights the large assembly of Israelites gathered in Jerusalem. The gathering was significant, as it involved representatives from all tribes who had returned from exile. This reflects the communal nature of repentance and the collective responsibility of the people to address their sin. The large number of people also underscores the widespread nature of the issue at hand, which was intermarriage with foreign women, contrary to the Law of Moses (Deuteronomy 7:3-4). and it is the rainy season We are not able to stay out in the open Nor is this the work of one or two days for we have transgressed greatly in this matter Persons / Places / Events 1. EzraA scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem. He was instrumental in the spiritual and religious reform of the Jewish people. 2. The People of Israel The community of returned exiles who had intermarried with foreign women, contrary to the Law of Moses, leading to a call for repentance and reform. 3. Jerusalem The central place of worship and the location where the events of Ezra 10 unfold. It is significant as the spiritual and political center for the Jewish people. 4. The Rainy Season A practical concern mentioned in the verse, indicating the time of year when heavy rains made outdoor gatherings difficult, affecting the logistics of the assembly. 5. The Sin of Intermarriage The specific transgression addressed in this chapter, where the Israelites had taken foreign wives, leading to a dilution of their religious and cultural identity. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites' disobedience in marrying foreign women highlights the importance of adhering to God's commands. Obedience is crucial for maintaining a covenant relationship with God. Repentance and Reform True repentance involves not only acknowledging sin but also taking concrete steps to rectify it. The Israelites' willingness to address their sin serves as a model for personal and communal reform. Practical Considerations in Spiritual Matters The mention of the rainy season reminds us that practical considerations often play a role in spiritual decisions. Balancing spiritual zeal with practical wisdom is essential. Community Accountability The communal nature of the Israelites' repentance underscores the importance of accountability within the body of believers. We are called to support and correct one another in love. The Cost of Sin The complexity and difficulty of the task ahead for the Israelites illustrate the far-reaching consequences of sin. It serves as a warning to consider the long-term impact of our actions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 10:13?2. How can we apply Ezra 10:13's call for patience in our repentance process? 3. What does Ezra 10:13 teach about communal responsibility in addressing sin? 4. How does Ezra 10:13 connect to the theme of repentance in 2 Chronicles 7:14? 5. Why is it important to consider "the weather is not favorable" in spiritual matters? 6. How can we prioritize spiritual commitments despite "heavy rain" in our lives? 7. Why did Ezra 10:13 emphasize the need for a large assembly despite harsh weather conditions? 8. How does Ezra 10:13 reflect on the community's commitment to repentance and reform? 9. What historical context led to the events described in Ezra 10:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 10? 11. (1 Chronicles 13:9) Why would God strike Uzza dead for touching the Ark if he was only trying to steady it? 12. Ezra 10:44 - How can a just God require separating from wives and children if some may have converted to the faith? 13. Why does God order the execution of people for minor offenses, such as picking up sticks on the Sabbath (Numbers 15:32-36)? 14. Who was John Stott and why is he significant? What Does Ezra 10:13 Mean But there are many people hereThe leaders, priests, and lay families have gathered in Jerusalem after Ezra’s anguished prayer about mixed marriages (Ezra 10:1–2). The sheer size of the crowd highlights: • the widespread nature of the sin—this was not a fringe issue (cf. 2 Chronicles 30:13). • the need for order and broad agreement, echoing moments like Nehemiah 8:1 when “all the people gathered as one man.” A large assembly meant any solution had to be public, transparent, and carefully administered (Deuteronomy 19:15). and it is the rainy season Early winter rains (around October–December) made standing outdoors miserable and even dangerous. Ezra 10:9 notes the people “sat in the square before the house of God, trembling because of this matter and because of the heavy rain.” Practical conditions must be considered even while dealing with spiritual issues (Proverbs 27:12; Song of Songs 2:11). The rain underscores God’s timing—He brings conviction but also reminds His people of their frailty. We are not able to stay out in the open Remaining in the exposed temple courtyard for long sessions would: • risk illness and fatigue, especially for families who had traveled (Genesis 33:13—Jacob concerned for children and flocks). • distract from sober judgment; discomfort can weaken focus (Mark 6:31—Jesus calls disciples to rest). The assembly proposes a plan that respects human limits while still pursuing obedience. Nor is this the work of one or two days Sorting the marriages, verifying genealogies, and applying the Law (Deuteronomy 7:3–4) required time. Similar reforms show careful, phased processes—Hezekiah’s cleansing of the temple took sixteen days (2 Chronicles 29:17), and Joshua’s division of the land stretched out deliberately (Joshua 18:3–10). Rushed justice can become unjust; patient, orderly examination honors both God’s standards and the people involved. for we have transgressed greatly in this matter The people acknowledge deep sin, echoing Ezra’s earlier confession: “Our iniquities are higher than our heads” (Ezra 9:6). True repentance: • names the offense without excuses (Psalm 51:3). • seeks thorough correction, not token gestures (James 4:8–10). • accepts any cost necessary for restoration (Luke 19:8—Zacchaeus). This humility prepared them for the systematic hearings that followed (Ezra 10:16–17), leading to genuine renewal. summary Ezra 10:13 reveals a community convicted of sin yet mindful of practical realities: many people, cold rain, the need for shelter, the complexity of the task, and the gravity of their transgression. Their response models balanced obedience—acknowledging sin’s seriousness while planning a careful, humane, and comprehensive path to repentance in line with God’s Word. Verse 13. - We are many that have transgressed. The marginal rendering, "we have greatly offended in this thing," is nearer to the original. No doubt, however, the greatness of the offence consisted partly in the large number that had offended.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Butאֲבָ֞ל (’ă·ḇāl) Adverb Strong's 61: Verily, of a truth there are many רָב֙ (rāḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great people here, הָעָ֥ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and it is the rainy גְּשָׁמִ֔ים (gə·šā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1653: Rain, shower season. וְהָעֵ֣ת (wə·hā·‘êṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when We are not וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle able כֹּ֖חַ (kō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) to stay לַעֲמ֣וֹד (la·‘ă·mō·wḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations out in the open. בַּח֑וּץ (ba·ḥūṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors Nor [is this] לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the work וְהַמְּלָאכָ֗ה (wə·ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property of one אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first or וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no two לִשְׁנַ֔יִם (liš·na·yim) Preposition-l | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) days, לְי֤וֹם (lə·yō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction we have transgressed לִפְשֹׁ֖עַ (lip̄·šō·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6586: To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel greatly הִרְבִּ֥ינוּ (hir·bî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 7235: To be or become much, many or great in this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that matter. בַּדָּבָ֥ר (bad·dā·ḇār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Links Ezra 10:13 NIVEzra 10:13 NLT Ezra 10:13 ESV Ezra 10:13 NASB Ezra 10:13 KJV Ezra 10:13 BibleApps.com Ezra 10:13 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:13 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:13 French Bible Ezra 10:13 Catholic Bible OT History: Ezra 10:13 But the people are many and it (Ezr. 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