Bible Commentary

He [that] hath not given forth upon usury, neither hath taken any increase, [that] hath withdrawn his hand from iniquity, hath executed true judgment between man and man, 8. On usury cf. the humane law, Lev 25:35-37. The case supposed is that of lending to the poor, Exo 22:25; Deu 23:20. executed true judgment ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:8”

And hath not oppressed any, [but] hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment; 7. hath not oppressed ] In Eze 18:12 the opposite course reads: hath oppressed the poor and needy. Occasion of oppression would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:7”

[And] hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, neither hath defiled his neighbor’s wife, neither hath come near to a menstruous woman, 6. eaten upon the mountains ] that is, sacrificed on the high places and partaken of the sacrificial meal following, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:6”

But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, 5 20. Developement of the principle in three instances, chosen so as to exhibit it in its most paradoxical form 5 9. The man that is righteous shall live. First, his righteousness is defined generally as doing judgment or right and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:5”

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. 4. all souls are mine ] i.e. every individual soul stands in immediate relation to God; Num 16:22, “O God, God of the spirits of all flesh, shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:4”

[As] I live, saith the Lord GOD, ye shall not have [occasion] any more to use this proverb in Israel. 3. ye shall not have occasion] Or, it shall not be permitted you. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 3. As I live, saith the Lord God, ye shall not have occasion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:3”

What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge? 2. concerning the land ] Rather, in the land, lit, upon: cf. Eze 18:3 “in Israel.” fathers have eaten ] Or, the fathers eat; the proverb being … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:2”

The word of the LORD came unto me again, saying, The last verse of Ezek. 17 gives occasion for a declaration of the principle upon which Gods providential dispensations proceed, namely, that every individual shall be equitably dealt with – a principle that precludes the children from either presuming on the fathers merits or despairing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 18:1”

And all the trees of the field shall know that I the LORD have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish: I the LORD have spoken and have done [it]. 24. As this kingdom is compared to a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 17:24”

In the mountain of the height of Israel will I plant it: and it shall bring forth boughs, and bear fruit, and be a goodly cedar: and under it shall dwell all fowl of every wing; in the shadow of the branches thereof shall they dwell. 23. mountain of the height ] Cf. ch. Eze … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 17:23”