Bible Commentary

And it shall be unto them as a false divination in their sight, to them that have sworn oaths: but he will call to remembrance the iniquity, that they may be taken. 23. to them sworn oaths ] The words are obscure and wanting in LXX., and possibly are not original. Whether a gloss or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:23”

At his right hand was the divination for Jerusalem, to appoint captains, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to appoint [battering] rams against the gates, to cast a mount, [and] to build a fort. 22. at his right hand ] in his right hand is the lot … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:22”

For the king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way, at the head of the two ways, to use divination: he made [his] arrows bright, he consulted with images, he looked in the liver. 21. for the king stood ] standeth. All the verbs had better be put in the present. made his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:21”

Appoint a way, that the sword may come to Rabbath of the Ammonites, and to Judah in Jerusalem the defensed. 20. On Rabbah cf. Eze 25:5. in Jerusalem ] unto Jerus. For “the defenced” LXX. reads: “in the midst of it,” i.e. of Judah. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges This royal city … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:20”

Also, thou son of man, appoint thee two ways, that the sword of the king of Babylon may come: both twain shall come forth out of one land: and choose thou a place, choose [it] at the head of the way to the city. 19. appoint thee two ways ] Or, make thee. The prophet … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:19”

The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying, 18 27. He who is, or who wields, the sword, the king of Babylon. The verses furnish the interpretation of the preceding passage. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 18 27. The prophet is commanded to represent a way which parts into two … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:18”

I will also smite mine hands together, and I will cause my fury to rest: I the LORD have said [it]. 17. smite mine hands ] The strong anthropomorphism suggests a tumult of emotion in the Divine mind, and sympathy with the terrible work. cause my fury to rest ] Appease, or, assuage my fury. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:17”

Go thee one way or other, [either] on the right hand, [or] on the left, whithersoever thy face [is] set. 16. Perhaps with R.V., “gather thee together, go to the right; set thyself in array, go to the left!” The sword is addressed by the Lord and bidden concentrate its force to smite on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:16”

I have set the point of the sword against all their gates, that [their] heart may faint, and [their] ruins be multiplied: ah! [it is] made bright, [it is] wrapped up for the slaughter. 15. the point of the sword ] Or, the glitter, lit. whirl or swing. Others by changing a letter would read … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:15”

Thou therefore, son of man, prophesy, and smite [thine] hands together, and let the sword be doubled the third time, the sword of the slain: it [is] the sword of the great [men that are] slain, which entereth into their privy chambers. 14. doubled the third time ] The reading must mean: let the sword … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 21:14”