Ezra 9:5 meaning and explanation
At the evening offering, I got up from my humiliation with my tunic and cloak torn, and I fell on my knees, spread out my hands to the LORD my God,
Ezra 9:5, Berean Standard Bible
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Ezra has just learned that the returned exiles, including priests and leaders, have intermarried with surrounding peoples and adopted their practices. He has torn his garments and sat appalled until the time of the evening sacrifice.
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