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The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery; yea, they have vexed the poor and needy, and have oppressed the sojourner wrongfully.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The sixth word of judgment. The special sins of princes, priests, and people.

Regarding Ezekiel 22:26: Violated – It is better as in …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The people of the land, — that is, the common people, not belonging to any of the above classes. In regard to their general corrup…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The people of the land have used oppression
The common people, the more powerful among them, such as were in greates…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

People of all ranks and positions had helped to fill the measure of the nation's guilt. Those who had any power abused it, and even the buyers and …

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