Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 34:15
I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD.
I will feed my flock,…. This is repeated for the further confirmation of it, that it might be depended upon that the Lord would feed his people in the manner before promised; and it gives a reason why he would do it, because they were his flock; he had a right unto them, a property in them; they were separated and distinguished from others by him, as the church of God is; and which is also purchased by Christ, and gathered out of the world by his Spirit and grace; and therefore he will feed them, or take care that they shall be fed,
Ac 20:28:
and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord; in the good fold provided for them; where they have both rest and safety, and also plenty of suitable food; [See comments on Eze 34:14]. The Targum is,
“I will govern my people, and will cause them to dwell safely, saith the Lord God;”
The Septuagint and Arabic versions add, “and they shall know that I am the Lord”.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
Eze 34:15 I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord GOD.
Ver. 15. I will feed my flock. ] Doing all the offices of a good shepherd for them, and charging mine undershepherds to do so too.
And I will cause them to lie down.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Psa 23:2, Son 1:7, Son 1:8, Isa 11:6, Isa 11:7, Isa 27:10, Isa 65:9, Isa 65:10, Jer 3:15, Hos 2:18, Zep 3:13, Joh 21:15
Reciprocal: Gen 33:13 – the children 2Sa 7:7 – feed Psa 72:4 – He shall judge Pro 3:24 – liest Eph 5:29 – nourisheth
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Verse 15. God will not depend upon selfish shepherds to care for the nation but will take close supervision over it. Cause them to lie down. A sheep will not lie down as long as he is unsatisfied with nourishment, therefore the act of lying down indicates a gratified appetite in the midst of plenty. {See Psa 23:1-3.)
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
God Himself would feed His flock and lead the sheep to rest (cf. Eze 34:3). He would seek the lost, return the scattered, heal the broken, and strengthen the sick (cf. Eze 34:4; Eze 34:6; Isa 61:1-2; Mic 2:12; Mic 4:6-8; Luk 4:16-21). He would also destroy the fat, strong shepherds who had failed Him by feeding these leaders judgment.