John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 9:5 - 9:5

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Ezra 9:5 - 9:5


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Ezr_9:5 And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,

Ver. 5. I arose up from my heaviness] In affliction, sc. of spirit, wherewith his heart was leavened and soured, as David’s was, Psa_73:21; embittered, as Peter’s, Mat_26:75; poured out upon him, as Job’s, Job_30:16. He did really afflict himself with voluntary sorrows for the transgressions of his people.



And having rent, &c.] See Ezr_9:3.



I fell upon my knees] This gesture did both evidence and increase the ardency of his affection.



And spread out my hands] With the palms open toward heaven, in a having, craving way, as beggars. This was the Jewish manner of praying, and it was very becoming.