Ezra 10:37
New International Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai and Jaasu.

New Living Translation
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu.

English Standard Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu.

Berean Standard Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu.

King James Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau,

New King James Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasai,

New American Standard Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,

NASB 1995
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,

NASB 1977
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,

Legacy Standard Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,

Amplified Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,

Christian Standard Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,

American Standard Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu,

English Revised Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasau

International Standard Version
Matanza, Maternai, Jas,

Majority Standard Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu.

NET Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu.

New Heart English Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu.

Webster's Bible Translation
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau,

World English Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, Jaasu,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau,

Young's Literal Translation
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau,

Smith's Literal Translation
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasau,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Mathanias, Mathania, and Jasi,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu,

New American Bible
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu;

New Revised Standard Version
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Mattaniah. Mattenai, and Aoti.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Methanya, Mathni, Uthi.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasai;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Matthania, Matthanai:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Those Guilty of Intermarriage
36Vaniah, Meremoth, Eliashib, 37Mattaniah, Mattenai, and Jaasu. 38From the descendants of Binnui: Shimei,…

Cross References
Nehemiah 13:23-27
In those days I also saw Jews who had married women from Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. / Half of their children spoke the language of Ashdod or of the other peoples, but could not speak the language of Judah. / I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! ...

Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you.

1 Kings 11:1-2
King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.

Malachi 2:11
Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god.

2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...

Exodus 34:15-16
Do not make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, for when they prostitute themselves to their gods and sacrifice to them, they will invite you, and you will eat their sacrifices. / And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same.

1 Corinthians 7:12-14
To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If a brother has an unbelieving wife and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. / And if a woman has an unbelieving husband and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. / For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.

Joshua 23:12-13
For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you.

Judges 3:5-6
Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And they took the daughters of these people in marriage, gave their own daughters to their sons, and served their gods.

1 Kings 16:31
And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal.

Nehemiah 10:30
We will not give our daughters in marriage to the people of the land, and we will not take their daughters for our sons.

2 Kings 17:33-34
They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had been carried away. / To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel.

1 Corinthians 5:9-11
I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

2 Chronicles 19:2
Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you.

Matthew 19:4-6
Jesus answered, “Have you not read that from the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ / and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? / So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Ezra 10
1. Ezra encouraged to reform the strange marriages
6. 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














Mattaniah
Mattaniah is a name that appears multiple times in the Old Testament, often associated with individuals who played significant roles in Israel's history. The name means "Gift of Yahweh," reflecting a common practice of the Israelites to incorporate the name of God into personal names, signifying a dedication or blessing from God. In the context of Ezra 10, Mattaniah is one of the Israelites who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Mosaic Law (Deuteronomy 7:3-4). This highlights the recurring theme of Israel's struggle to maintain purity and obedience to God's commandments. The name also appears in 2 Kings 24:17, where Mattaniah is the original name of King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, before his name was changed by Nebuchadnezzar. This connection underscores the importance of names and their meanings in biblical narratives.

Mattenai
Mattenai is another name listed among those who had taken foreign wives. The name is similar to Mattaniah, suggesting a possible linguistic or cultural connection. The repetition of similar names in the genealogies and lists of the Bible often indicates the commonality of certain names within the Israelite community, reflecting cultural and familial traditions. The presence of Mattenai in this list serves as a reminder of the widespread nature of the issue Ezra was addressing. It also emphasizes the communal aspect of repentance and reform, as the entire community was called to return to the covenantal faithfulness required by God. This communal repentance is a theme seen throughout the Old Testament, such as in the reforms of King Josiah (2 Kings 23).

Jaasu
Jaasu is another individual mentioned in the list of those who had taken foreign wives. The inclusion of Jaasu, along with others, highlights the personal and communal responsibility in adhering to God's laws. The name Jaasu is less common, and its meaning is not as well-documented as some other biblical names, but it still contributes to the narrative of collective repentance and restoration. The act of listing these names in Ezra 10 serves as a public acknowledgment of sin and a commitment to change, which is a recurring theme in the Bible. This public confession and renunciation of sin can be seen as a precursor to the New Testament call for repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness and restoration to all who believe (Acts 3:19).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Mattaniah
A name meaning "Gift of Yahweh." In the context of Ezra 10, Mattaniah is one of the Israelites who had taken foreign wives, which was against the Law of Moses. This highlights the issue of intermarriage with pagan nations, which was a significant concern for maintaining the purity of the Israelite community.

2. Mattenai
Another individual listed among those who had taken foreign wives. His inclusion in this list underscores the widespread nature of the problem and the need for communal repentance and reform.

3. Jaasu
Also listed among those who had taken foreign wives. The repetition of names in this chapter emphasizes the collective responsibility and the need for individual accountability in the community's spiritual renewal.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Obedience
The Israelites' disobedience in marrying foreign wives serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to God's commands. Obedience is crucial for maintaining a relationship with God and ensuring the community's spiritual health.

Community Accountability
The collective action taken by the Israelites to address the issue of intermarriage highlights the role of community in holding each other accountable. As believers, we are called to support and correct one another in love.

Repentance and Renewal
The actions taken in Ezra 10 demonstrate the power of repentance and the possibility of renewal. No matter how far we stray, God offers a path back to Him through genuine repentance.

Guarding Against Compromise
The Israelites' situation warns against compromising one's faith through relationships that can lead us away from God. We must be vigilant in maintaining our spiritual integrity.

The Role of Leadership
Ezra's leadership in addressing the issue of intermarriage shows the importance of strong, godly leadership in guiding a community back to faithfulness.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Mattaniah,
מַתַּנְיָ֥ה (mat·tan·yāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4983: Mattaniah -- 'gift of Yah', the last king of Judah, also a number of Israelites

Mattenai,
מַתְּנַ֖י (mat·tə·nay)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4982: Mattenai -- an Israelite priest, also two Israelites

and Jaasu.
וְיַעֲשָֽׂי׃ (wə·ya·‘ă·śāy)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3299: Jaasu -- an Israelite


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