trespass. Hebrew. 'ashma (feminine.) = guilt incurred. The rnasc. = guilt imputed (as in Leviticus 5:7 . Numbers 5:8 . 2 Kings 12:16 . Psalms 68:21 ). App-44 . Not the same word as in Ezra 9:2 . Compare verses: Ezra 9:7 , Ezra 9:13 , Ezra 9:15 . read more
been delivered. For these selfsame sins! as in Ezra 9:2 . confusion of face. Compare Daniel 9:5-7 . read more
a little space = a little while. Hebrew. kim'at. See note on "almost" (Proverbs 5:14 ). Referring to the respite which had been begun by the kings of Assyria (Ezra 6:22 .Nehemiah 9:32; Nehemiah 9:32 ) and continued by the kings of Persia. remnant to escape. The same which Nehemiah had already inquired about (Nehemiah 1:2 , Nehemiah 1:3 ). a nail = a peg surely driven in. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the dwelling secured by it. holy place = Jerusalem, or... read more
we were. Or, supply the Ellipsis "we [are]". bondmen. The subjects of the Persians (Nehemiah 9:36 ). mercy = lovingkindness, or grace. kings of Persia. See App-57 . to repair the desolations. Compare Nehemiah 1:2 , Nehemiah 1:3 . give us a wall. This helps to prove that the task of Nehemiah had already been effected. See the Structure on p. 617, notes on p. 618, and App-58 . read more
what shall we say . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . read more
by = by the hand of. filthiness. Showing Ezra's acquaintance with the Pentateuch. Compare Genesis 15:16 . Deuteronomy 9:5 . read more
nor seek their peace. Reference to Pentateuch: the very words of Deuteronomy 23:6 . children = sons. read more
evil. Heb, ra'a'. App-44 . such deliverance: or, such a reserved survival. read more
Should we . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Ezra 9:5
having rent = having already rent. I feel upon my knees. Compare Ezra 10:1 . 2 Chronicles 6:13 .Daniel 6:10 . Luke 22:41 .Acts 7:60 ; Acts 9:40 ; Acts 20:36 ; Act :21:5 . the LORD. Hebrew Jehovah. App-4 . read more