Ezra 9:13 After all that has come upon us because of our evil deeds and our great guilt (though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us such a remnant as this),

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New International Version
“What has happened to us is a result of our evil deeds and our great guilt, and yet, our God, you have punished us less than our sins deserved and have given us a remnant like this.

New Living Translation
“Now we are being punished because of our wickedness and our great guilt. But we have actually been punished far less than we deserve, for you, our God, have allowed some of us to survive as a remnant.

English Standard Version
And after all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, seeing that you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserved and have given us such a remnant as this,

Berean Standard Bible
After all that has come upon us because of our evil deeds and our great guilt (though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us such a remnant as this),

King James Bible
And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this;

New King James Version
And after all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, since You our God have punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and have given us such deliverance as this,

New American Standard Bible
And after everything that has come upon us for our evil deeds and our great guilt, since You our God have spared us by inflicting less than our wrongdoing deserves, and have given us such an escaped remnant as this,

NASB 1995
“After all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and our great guilt, since You our God have requited us less than our iniquities deserve, and have given us an escaped remnant as this,

NASB 1977
“And after all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and our great guilt, since Thou our God hast requited us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us an escaped remnant as this,

Legacy Standard Bible
After all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and our great guilt, since You our God have requited us less than our iniquities deserve, and have given us an escaped remnant as this,

Amplified Bible
And after everything that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, since You our God have punished us less than our wrongdoings deserve, and have given us survivors like these,

Christian Standard Bible
After all that has happened to us because of our evil deeds and terrible guilt—though you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have allowed us to survive —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After all that has happened to us because of our evil deeds and terrible guilt—though You, our God, have punished us less than our sins deserve and have allowed us to survive—

American Standard Version
And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great guilt, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such a remnant,

Contemporary English Version
You punished us because of our terrible sins. But you did not punish us nearly as much as we deserve, and you have brought some of us back home.

English Revised Version
And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great guilt, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such a remnant,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"After all that has happened to us because of the evil things we have done and because of our overwhelming guilt, you, our God, have punished us far less than we deserve and have permitted a few of us to survive.

Good News Translation
Even after everything that has happened to us in punishment for our sins and wrongs, we know that you, our God, have punished us less than we deserve and have allowed us to survive.

International Standard Version
"After all that has happened to us because of our evil behavior, and because of our great sin—considering that you our God have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us this deliverance—

Majority Standard Bible
After all that has come upon us because of our evil deeds and our great guilt (though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us such a remnant as this),

NET Bible
"Everything that has happened to us has come about because of our wicked actions and our great guilt. Even so, our God, you have exercised restraint toward our iniquities and have given us a remnant such as this.

New Heart English Bible
"After all that has come on us for our evil deeds, and for our great guilt, since you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and have given us such a remnant,

Webster's Bible Translation
And after all that hath come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this;

World English Bible
“After all that has come on us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, since you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and have given us such a remnant,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And after all that has come on us for our evil works, and for our great guilt (for You, O our God, have kept back of the rod from our iniquities, and have given to us an escape like this),

Young's Literal Translation
'And after all that hath come upon us for our evil works, and for our great guilt (for Thou, O our God, hast kept back of the rod from our iniquities, and hast given to us an escape like this),

Smith's Literal Translation
And after all coming upon us for our evil deeds, and in our great guilt, for thou our God didst withhold below our iniquities, and didst give to us an escaping according to this.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And after all that is come upon us, for our most wicked deeds, and our great sin, seeing that thou our God hast saved us from our iniquity, and hast given us a deliverance as at this day,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after all that has happened to us because of our very wicked works and our great offense, you, our God, have freed us from our iniquity, and you have given us salvation, just as it is this day,

New American Bible
“After all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and our great guilt—though you, our God, have made less of our sinfulness than it deserved and have allowed us to survive as we do—

New Revised Standard Version
After all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, seeing that you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserved and have given us such a remnant as this,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And after all these things that have come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great sins, seeing that thou our God hast purposed to forgive our sins and to give us a remnant in the world,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And after these things, all that comes upon us in our evil works and in our great sins, because you, our God, have purposed to forgive us our sins and you shall give us a remnant in the world

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great guilt, seeing that Thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such a remnant,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after all that is come upon us because of our evil deeds, and our great trespass, it is clear that there is none such as our God, for thou has lightly visited our iniquities, and given us deliverance;

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Context

Ezra's Prayer of Confession
…12Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving it as an inheritance to your sons forever.’ 13After all that has come upon us because of our evil deeds and our great guilt (though You, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserve and have given us such a remnant as this), 14shall we again break Your commandments and intermarry with the peoples who commit these abominations? Would You not become so angry with us as to wipe us out, leaving no remnant or survivor?…

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Cross References

Nehemiah 9:33
You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly.

Lamentations 3:22
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail.

Psalm 103:10
He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities.

Daniel 9:7-9
To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. / O LORD, we are covered with shame—our kings, our leaders, and our fathers—because we have sinned against You. / To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him

Isaiah 64:5-6
You welcome those who gladly do right, who remember Your ways. Surely You were angry, for we sinned. How can we be saved if we remain in our sins? / Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.

2 Chronicles 30:9
For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful; He will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.”

Micah 7:18
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?

Psalm 106:6-8
We have sinned like our fathers; we have done wrong and acted wickedly. / Our fathers in Egypt did not grasp Your wonders or remember Your abundant kindness; but they rebelled by the sea, there at the Red Sea. / Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.

Jeremiah 30:11
For I am with you to save you, declares the LORD. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have scattered you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”

Leviticus 26:44-45
Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject or despise them so as to destroy them and break My covenant with them; for I am the LORD their God. / But for their sake I will remember the covenant with their fathers, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the nations, that I might be their God. I am the LORD.”

Romans 2:4
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

Hebrews 12:5-6
And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Treasury of Scripture

And after all that is come on us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that you our God have punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and have given us such deliverance as this;

after all

Nehemiah 9:32
Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day.

Ezekiel 24:13,14
In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee…

Galatians 3:4
Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

hast punished, etc.

Psalm 103:10
He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.

Lamentations 3:22,39,40
It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not…

Habakkuk 3:2
O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy.

hast given us

Psalm 106:45,46
And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies…

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Ezra 9

1. Ezra mourns for the affinity of the people with strangers
5. He prays unto God, with confession of sins

Berean Study Bible

After all that has come upon us
This phrase reflects a deep acknowledgment of the historical and spiritual journey of the Israelites. The Hebrew root here is "אַחֲרֵי" (acharei), meaning "after" or "following." It signifies a period of reflection and understanding of the consequences of past actions. Historically, this refers to the Babylonian exile and the subsequent return to Jerusalem, a time of great trial and divine discipline. The Israelites are recognizing the weight of their past sins and the mercy that has allowed them to return.

because of our evil deeds
The phrase underscores the cause of their suffering: their own actions. The Hebrew word for "evil" is "רָעָה" (ra'ah), which conveys not just moral evil but also calamity and distress. This acknowledgment is crucial in the process of repentance, as it shows a clear understanding that their hardships were a direct result of their disobedience to God's commandments.

and our great guilt
Here, "great guilt" is translated from the Hebrew "אַשְׁמָה" (ashmah), indicating a profound sense of culpability and responsibility. This phrase emphasizes the depth of their transgressions and the collective nature of their sin. It is a communal confession, recognizing that the nation's sins were not isolated incidents but part of a larger pattern of disobedience.

and yet
This conjunction marks a pivotal transition from judgment to mercy. It introduces a contrast between what was deserved and what was received. The Hebrew equivalent "וְ" (ve) is often used to connect contrasting ideas, highlighting the unexpected nature of God's grace.

You, our God
This phrase personalizes the relationship between the Israelites and God. The use of "our" signifies a covenant relationship, reminding the people of their identity as God's chosen people. It is a reminder of the personal and communal bond that exists despite their failures.

have punished us less than our iniquities deserve
This acknowledgment of divine mercy is profound. The Hebrew word for "punished" is "עָנַשׁ" (anash), which can also mean to impose a penalty. The phrase recognizes that God's judgment was tempered with mercy, as their punishment was not as severe as their sins warranted. This reflects the biblical theme of God's grace and compassion, even in judgment.

and have given us a remnant like this
The concept of a "remnant" is significant in biblical theology. The Hebrew word "שְׁאֵרִית" (she'erit) refers to a small, surviving group that God preserves for His purposes. This remnant is a sign of hope and future restoration. It indicates that despite the nation's unfaithfulness, God remains faithful to His promises, ensuring the continuity of His people and His plan for redemption.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 13, 14. - After all that is come upon us, etc. After the punishments that we have suffered, the loss of our independence, of our temple, and our city, the long and weary period of captivity and servitude in a foreign land, which should have bent our stubborn spirits to obedience; and after the mercy shown us in the fact that thou hast punished us less than our iniquities deserved, and given us a deliverance, or rather a residue, such as this, which should have stirred us up to gratitude and love, should we again break thy commandments, and fall away, what can we expect but final abandonment, complete and entire destruction? If neither severity nor kindness avail anything, what can God do more? must he not view our case as hopeless, and so make an end of us altogether? (Compare Isaiah 5:1-7; Luke 13:6-9).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

After
וְאַֽחֲרֵי֙ (wə·’a·ḥă·rê)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that has come
הַבָּ֣א (hab·bā)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

upon us
עָלֵ֔ינוּ (‘ā·lê·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

because of our evil
הָרָעִ֔ים (hā·rā·‘îm)
Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7451: Bad, evil

deeds
בְּמַעֲשֵׂ֙ינוּ֙ (bə·ma·‘ă·śê·nū)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

and our great
הַגְּדֹלָ֑ה (hag·gə·ḏō·lāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

guilt
וּבְאַשְׁמָתֵ֖נוּ (ū·ḇə·’aš·mā·ṯê·nū)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 819: Guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a, sin-offering

(though
כִּ֣י ׀ (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

You,
אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh)
Pronoun - second person masculine singular
Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you

our God,
אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ (’ĕ·lō·hê·nū)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

have punished us
חָשַׂ֤כְתָּֽ (ḥā·śaḵ·tā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 2820: To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe

less
לְמַ֙טָּה֙ (lə·maṭ·ṭāh)
Preposition-l | Adverb
Strong's 4295: Downward, below, beneath

than our iniquities [deserve]
מֵֽעֲוֺנֵ֔נוּ (mê·‘ă·wō·nê·nū)
Preposition-m | Noun - common singular construct | first person common plural
Strong's 5771: Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity

and have given
וְנָתַ֥תָּה (wə·nā·ṯat·tāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

us
לָּ֛נוּ (lā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's Hebrew

[such] a remnant
פְּלֵיטָ֖ה (pə·lê·ṭāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6413: Deliverance, an escaped portion

as this)
כָּזֹֽאת׃ (kā·zōṯ)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

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OT History: Ezra 9:13 After all that is come on us (Ezr. Ez)