Ezra 10:4 “Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support yo…”

Ezra 10:4

Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we will support you. Be strong and take action!”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Arise; for this matter belongeth unto thee: we also will be with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

World English Bible

Arise, for the matter belongs to you and we are with you. Be courageous, and do it.”

American Standard Version

Arise; for the matter belongeth unto thee, and we are with thee: be of good courage, and do it.

Geneva Bible 1599

Arise: for the matter belogeth vnto thee: we also wil be with thee: be of comfort and do it.

Darby Translation

Arise, for this matter is incumbent on thee, and we will be with thee: be of good courage, and do [it].

Young's Literal Translation

rise, for on thee [is] the matter, and we [are] with thee; be strong, and do.'

Bible in Basic English

Up, now! for this is your business, and we are with you; take heart and do it.

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Cross references

“Arise”

Ecclesiastes 9:10 1 Chronicles 22:19 1 Chronicles 22:16 Joshua 7:10–26

Ecclesiastes 9:10 · BSB

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

1 Chronicles 22:19 · BSB

Now set your heart and soul to seek the LORD your God. Begin building the sanctuary of the LORD God, so that you may bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD and the holy articles of God into the temple that will be bui…

1 Chronicles 22:16 · BSB

in gold and silver, bronze and iron—craftsmen beyond number. Now begin the work, and may the LORD be with you.”

Joshua 7:10–26 · BSB

But the LORD said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why have you fallen on your face?

“for this matter”

Ezra 7:23–28 Mark 13:34

Ezra 7:23–28 · BSB

Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven must be done diligently for His house. For why should wrath fall on the realm of the king and his sons?

Mark 13:34 · BSB

It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.

“we also will”

1 Chronicles 28:10 1 Chronicles 28:21 Joshua 1:16–18

1 Chronicles 28:10 · BSB

Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”

1 Chronicles 28:21 · BSB

The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your c…

Joshua 1:16–18 · BSB

So they answered Joshua, “Everything you have commanded us we will do, and everywhere you send us we will go.

“be of good”

Hebrews 10:24 Isaiah 35:3 Isaiah 35:4 Hebrews 12:12 Hebrews 12:13

Hebrews 10:24 · BSB

And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds.

Isaiah 35:3 · BSB

Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!

Isaiah 35:4 · BSB

Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

Hebrews 12:12 · BSB

Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

Hebrews 12:13 · BSB

Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3So now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all the foreign wives and their children, according to the counsel of my lord and of those who tremble at the command of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.

5So Ezra got up and made the leading priests, Levites, and all Israel take an oath to do what had been said. And they took the oath.

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