Compare Revelation 21:0. The identity of thought and language in Ezekiel, predicting the new kingdom of Israel, and in John, foretelling the kingdo…

I will recompense their way. — In striking contrast to the mercy granted to the repentant, the Divine wrath upon the impe…

The phrase that the Prophet uses is indeed harsh: he says, their heart goes after heart. Some interpret this as imitation; namely, because…

But [as for them] Who remained in Jerusalem, and were not carried captive, but continued in their own land, and worshippe…

The pious captives in Babylon were insulted by the Jews who continued in Jerusalem, but God made gracious promises to them. It is promised that God…