Bible Commentary

Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn [yourselves] from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations. 6. The prophet is not permitted to give an answer to any inquiries of such men. Jehovah will answer them through himself ( Eze 14:7); the message … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 14:6”

That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols. 5. take in their own heart ] The sinner’s sin is like a snare in which he is captured and destroyed; sin carries its own retribution in itself (Job 8:4). The phrase “take … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 14:5”

Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 14:4”

Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be inquired of at all by them? 3. set up their idols in ] Lit. have laid their idols upon their heart, which appears to mean, laid them on their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 14:3”

And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, And the word of the Lord came unto me,…. While the elders were sitting before him, and whispered secretly and powerfully the following things in his ears: saying; as follows: Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible Eze 14:2 And the word of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 14:2”

Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. 1 9. Answer to idolaters who inquire of the Lord 1. elders of Israel ] That is, in point of fact, elders of the exiles; but in them the prophet sees representatives of the house of Israel both at home and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 14:1”

Therefore ye shall see no more vanity, nor divine divinations: for I will deliver my people out of your hand: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD. 23. The judgment of God is at hand which shall make an end of all false prophecy and divination. Ch. Eze 12:24; Mic 3:6-7; Amo 8:11. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 13:23”

Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: 22. heart of the righteous sad ] Or, discourage the heart of the righteous opposed to “strengthen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 13:22”

Your kerchiefs also will I tear, and deliver my people out of your hand, and they shall be no more in your hand to be hunted; and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD. Verse 21. Your kerchiefs] Nets, or amulets, as some think. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 13:21”

Wherefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I [am] against your pillows, wherewith ye there hunt the souls to make [them] fly, and I will tear them from your arms, and will let the souls go, [even] the souls that ye hunt to make [them] fly. Verse 20. The souls that ye hunt to make … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 13:20”