ezra 10:19 And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.

ezra 10:19 And they pledged to put away their wives, and being guilty, [they offered] a ram of the flock for their offense.

19. they gave their hands--that is, came under a solemn engagement, which was usually ratified by pledging the right hand (Pr 6:1; Eze 17:18). The delinquents of the priestly order bound themselves to do like the common Israelites (Ezr 10:25), and sought to expiate their sin by sacrificing a ram as a trespass offering.

ezra 10:19 And they pledged to put away their wives, and being guilty, [they offered] a ram of the flock for their offense.

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