Ezra 9:6 · KJV

"And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴Then were assembled unto me every one that trembled at the words of the God of Israel, because of the transgression of those that had been carried away; and I sat astonied until the evening sacrifice.

⁵And 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,

⁶And said, O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift up my face to thee, my God: for our iniquities are increased over our head, and our trespass is grown up unto the heavens.

⁷Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is this day.

⁸And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.

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Reflection Questions

What does shame feel like for you in your faith journey?

How do you process feelings of inadequacy before God?

When have you felt the weight of collective sin?

Life Application

repentance

Take time to reflect on areas of your life that need confession and healing. Acknowledge these before God in prayer.

community

Engage with your community to foster accountability and support in spiritual growth.

People in This Verse

EzraOT

A scribe and priest who played a key role in the return of the Jewish exiles and the re-establishment of the Law in Jerusalem.

First appearance: Ezra 7:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The central city for Jewish worship and identity, significant for its historical and spiritual importance.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Ezra's expression of shame for the people's sins connects to the gospel message of acknowledging our sins before God, which is central to Jesus' teachings.

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