Jeremai Summary
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Jeremai, a descendant of Hashum, was among those who married foreign women during the time of Ezra and agreed to send them away.
descendant of Hashum who had married a foreign wife (EZR 10:33)
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Jeremai
my height; throwing forth waters
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Jeremai
· Also called · H3413 none · EZR 10:33 [poss.] fat
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יְרֵמַי
yəremay · H3413 · EZR 10:33 [poss.] fat
- el Ιεραμι Ierami · none · EZR 10:33
- bg Еремай
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Jeremai Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jeremai is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the descendants of Hashum who had married a foreign woman during the time of Ezra. When Ezra learned of the widespread intermarriage between the Israelites and the neighboring peoples, he called for repentance and reform. Jeremai was among those who agreed to send away their foreign wives and children, demonstrating their commitment to obey God's law and maintain the purity of the Israelite community.
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