Bible Commentary

As the holy flock, as the flock of Jerusalem in her solemn feasts; so shall the waste cities be filled with flocks of men: and they shall know that I [am] the LORD. 38. the holy flock ] i.e. the sacrificial sheep. The solemn feasts (where solemn has its proper sense of “customary,” appointed) may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:38”

Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will yet [for] this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do [it] for them; I will increase them with men like a flock. 37. yet be inquired of ] Almost: I will let myself be inquired of, which embraces not merely the enquiry or request on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:37”

Then the heathen that are left round about you shall know that I the LORD build the ruined [places, and] plant that that was desolate: I the LORD have spoken [it], and I will do [it]. 36. I build plant ] Perhaps; have builded planted. The words hardly express a general characteristic of Jehovah, but … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:36”

And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities [are become] fenced, [and] are inhabited. Verse 35. This land that was desolate by sin, is become like the garden of Eden by righteousness. – Satan’s blast is removed; God’s blessing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:35”

And the desolate land shall be tilled, whereas it lay desolate in the sight of all that passed by. And the desolate land shall be tilled,…. The land of Judea, which lay desolate during the captivity, and which now is under the dominion of the Turks, and in a ruinous state, shall be manured and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:34”

Thus saith the Lord GOD; In the day that I shall have cleansed you from all your iniquities I will also cause [you] to dwell in the cities, and the wastes shall be built. 33. The order stated here is of course a necessity: as the sins of the people caused them to be cast … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:33”

Not for your sakes do I [this], saith the Lord GOD, be it known unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel. 32. The verse is closely connected with the preceding: ye shall remember your former evil, for not for your sakes do I this not because of your … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:32”

Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that [were] not good, and shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations. 31. Cf. Eze 6:9, Eze 16:61; Eze 16:63. Omit the words “in your own sight,” ch. Eze 20:43. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:31”

And I will multiply the fruit of the tree, and the increase of the field, that ye shall receive no more reproach of famine among the heathen. 30. Cf. Eze 34:27 seq. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 30. Ye shall receive no more reproach of famine] Ye shall be daily and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:30”

I will also save you from all your uncleannesses: and I will call for the corn, and will increase it, and lay no famine upon you. 29. save you from uncleannesses ] Or, I will save (deliver) you out of your The phrase “save out of” is pregnant, meaning “save you by purifying you from” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Ezekiel 36:29”