Nehemiah 13:3

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

When the people heard the law, they separated from Israel all those of foreign descent.

Cross References

Ezra 10:11

Now make confession to the Lord the God of your ancestors and do his will; separate yourselves from the peoples of the land and from the foreign wives.”

Ezra 9:2

For they have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and for their sons. Thus the holy seed has mixed itself with the peoples of the lands, and in this faithlessness the officials and leaders have led the way.”

Nehemiah 10:28

The rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the gatekeepers, the singers, the temple servants, and all who have separated themselves from the peoples of the lands to adhere to the law of God, their wives, their sons, their daughters, all who have knowledge and understanding,

Nehemiah 9:2

Then those of Israelite descent separated themselves from all foreigners and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their ancestors.

Psalm 119:11

I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.

Psalm 119:9

How can young people keep their way pure? By guarding it according to your word.

Exodus 12:38

A mixed crowd also went up with them and livestock in great numbers, both flocks and herds.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,

Numbers 11:4

The camp followers with them had a strong craving, and the Israelites also wept again and said, “If only we had meat to eat!

Romans 3:20

For no human will be justified before him by deeds prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.