Treasury of Scripture Knowledge But as the people are many, and it is time of rain, and we 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,) the people Ezra 10:18-44 And there were found among the sons of the priests that had taken strange wives: Of the sons of Josue the son of Josedec, and his brethren, Maasia, and Eliezer, and Jarib, and Godolia. . . . Matthew 7:13,14 Enter ye in at the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leadeth to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat. . . . Context The People's Confession of Sin…12And all the multitude answered and said with a loud voice: According to thy word unto us, so be it done. 13But as the people are many, and it is time of rain, and we 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,)14Let rulers be appointed in all the multitude: and in all our cities, let them that have taken strange wives come at the times appointed, and with them the ancients and the judges of every city, until the wrath of our God be turned away from us for this sin.… Cross References Ezra 10:12 And all the multitude answered and said with a loud voice: According to thy word unto us, so be it done. Ezra 10:14 Let rulers be appointed in all the multitude: and in all our cities, let them that have taken strange wives come at the times appointed, and with them the ancients and the judges of every city, until the wrath of our God be turned away from us for this sin. Lexicon Butאֲבָ֞ל (’ă·ḇāl) Adverb Strong's Hebrew 61: Verily, of a truth there are many רָב֙ (rāḇ) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7227: Much, many, great people here, הָעָ֥ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock and it is the rainy גְּשָׁמִ֔ים (gə·šā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's Hebrew 1653: Rain, shower season. וְהָעֵ֣ת (wə·hā·‘êṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's Hebrew 6256: Time, now, when We are not וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's Hebrew 369: A non-entity, a negative particle able כֹּ֖חַ (kō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) to stay לַעֲמ֣וֹד (la·‘ă·mō·wḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 5975: To stand, in various relations out in the open. בַּח֑וּץ (ba·ḥūṣ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors Nor [is this] לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: Not, no the work וְהַמְּלָאכָ֗ה (wə·ham·mə·lā·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's Hebrew 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property of one אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 259: United, one, first or וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's Hebrew 3808: Not, no two לִשְׁנַ֔יִם (liš·na·yim) Preposition-l | Number - md Strong's Hebrew 8147: Two (a cardinal number) days, לְי֤וֹם (lə·yō·wm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3117: A day for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's Hebrew 3588: A relative conjunction we have transgressed לִפְשֹׁ֖עַ (lip̄·šō·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's Hebrew 6586: To break away, trespass, apostatize, quarrel greatly הִרְבִּ֥ינוּ (hir·bî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's Hebrew 7235: To be or become much, many or great in this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2088: This, that matter. בַּדָּבָ֥ר (bad·dā·ḇār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Additional Translations 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.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. 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. 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. But the people are many, and it is a time of pouring rain, and it is not possible to stand without: neither is this a work for one day or two; for we are many that have transgressed in this thing. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 WorkExternal Links Ezra 10:13 NIVEzra 10:13 NLT Ezra 10:13 ESV Ezra 10:13 NASB Ezra 10:13 ASV Ezra 10:13 Bible Apps Ezra 10:13 Biblia Paralela Ezra 10:13 Chinese Bible Ezra 10:13 French Bible Ezra 10:13 German Bible Alphabetical: a able and are be because Besides But can cannot care day days done for greatly have here in is it many matter Nor not of one open or outside people rainy season sinned so stand taken task the there thing this to transgressed two we OT History: Ezra 10:13 But the people are many and it (Ezr. Ez) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |