Bible Commentary

Son of man, behold, [they of] the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth [is] for many days [to come], and he prophesieth of the times [that are] far off. Eze 12:27 The vision that he seeth is for many days to come, and he prophesieth of the times that are far off. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:27”

Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 26 28. If others did not go so far as to disregard prophecy altogether, they concluded that the prophecies bore reference to the future, and that the judgments threatened would not come in their day (Isa 39:8). This also was an inference not unnatural. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:26”

For I [am] the LORD: I will speak, and the word that I shall speak shall come to pass; it shall be no more prolonged: for in your days, O rebellious house, will I say the word, and will perform it, saith the Lord GOD. 25. for I am the Lord ] Rather: for I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:25”

For there shall be no more any vain vision nor flattering divination within the house of Israel. 24. Another thing which robbed the word of the true prophets, who threatened judgment, of its force was the fact that there were other prophets who spoke in a contrary sense, preaching peace and security. Prophets, though alike … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:24”

Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision. 23. Judgment had been so often threatened and so often deferred that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:23”

Son of man, what [is] that proverb [that] ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? 22. The days are prolonged ] i.e. time passes and becomes long. The words are a generalization upon the fact that prophecies of judgment are not fulfilled; time goes on and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:22”

And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 21 28. Warning against despising of prophecy The prophet felt that such threats as those just uttered ( Eze 12:1-20) were neglected and little thought of. People disposed of such prophecies by saying that they did not come true; or, if they did not go … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:21”

And the cities that are inhabited shall be laid waste, and the land shall be desolate; and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD. The cities, the lesser cities up and down the land, which now are and will be inhabited when Jerusalem is destroyed, shall be wasted with the sword, as the word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:20”

And say unto the people of the land, Thus saith the Lord GOD of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, [and] of the land of Israel; They shall eat their bread with carefulness, and drink their water with astonishment, that her land may be desolate from all that is therein, because of the violence of all them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:19”

Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking, and drink thy water with trembling and with carefulness; 18. It is obvious that this symbol could not have been actually performed. Cf. ch. Eze 4:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Here the sign is the exhibition of such terror as the danger of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 12:18”