Ezra 7:10 — Compare Translations

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For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the Lord [to inquire for it and of it, to require and yearn for it], and to do and teach in Israel its statutes and its ordinances.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the Lord [to inquire for it and of it, to require and yearn for it], and to do and teach in Israel its statutes and its ordinances.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, to practice it, and to teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the LORD, obey it, and teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

For Ezra had directed his heart to seek the law of Jehovah and to do it, and to teach in Israel the statutes and the ordinances.

English EASY 2024

God was kind to Ezra because Ezra had decided to study the Law of the Lord. Ezra always obeyed its rules. He also taught the Law and its rules to the Israelite people.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Ezra gave all his time and attention to studying and obeying the law of the Lord. He wanted to teach the rules and commandments of the Lord to the Israelites. And he also wanted to help the people follow these laws in Israel.

For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Ezra had devoted his life to studying the Law of the Lord, to practicing it, and to teaching all its laws and regulations to the people of Israel.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Ezra was determined to study the Lord's Teachings, live by them, and teach their rules and regulations in Israel.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

because Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the LORD, obey [it], and teach [its] statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English KJV 1611

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments.

English LSB

For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of Yahweh and to practice it, and to teach His statute and judgment in Israel.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Because Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, he was doing so and teaching the statutes and judgments in Israel.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Ezra had set his heart on the study and practice of the law of the LORD and on teaching statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Now Ezra had dedicated himself to the study of the law of the LORD, to its observance, and to teaching its statutes and judgments in Israel.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Ezra had committed himself to study and obey the Law of the Lord. He also wanted to teach the Lord's rules and laws in Israel.

English NIV

For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.

English NKJ 1982

For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English NLT

This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the law of the LORD and to teach those laws and regulations to the people of Israel.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach the statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach his statutes and ordinances in Israel.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the laws of the Lord and to become a Bible teacher, teaching those laws to the people of Israel.

English Tyndale 1537

For Esdras prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach the precept and judgement in Israel.