Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the Gentiles of the land in order to worship Yahweh, the God of Israel. Verse ConceptsExclusivenessSeparationHeathenNations DescribedProselytesSeparation From Evil PeopleThose who returned from exileAdoption Should Lead To Holiness

But Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other leaders of Israel’s families answered them, “You may have no part with us in building a house for our God, since we alone must build it for Yahweh, the God of Israel, as King Cyrus, the king of Persia has commanded us.” Verse ConceptsCommands, in OTWhat Have We In Common?

We will not give our daughters in marriage to the surrounding peoples and will not take their daughters as wives for our sons. Verse ConceptsExclusivenessMarriage, Restrictions ConcerningParticipation, In SinIntermarriage

Those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners, and they stood and confessed their sins and the guilt of their fathers. Verse ConceptsIniquity, Believer's Relation ToForeignersWorship, Elements OfSeparation From Evil PeopleAvoiding ForeignersSin Confessedconfessing

When they heard the law, they separated all those of mixed descent from Israel. Verse ConceptsSeparationMixed MultitudeSeparation From Evil PeopleMixing PeopleLaws Restricting Foreigners