John Calvin Commentary Ezekiel 7:14

John Calvin Commentary

Ezekiel 7:14

1509–1564
Protestant
John Calvin
John Calvin

John Calvin Commentary

Ezekiel 7:14

1509–1564
Protestant
SCRIPTURE

"They have blown the trumpet, and have made all ready; but none goeth to the battle; for my wrath is upon all the multitude thereof." — Ezekiel 7:14 (ASV)

Here the Prophet adds that although the Israelites provide themselves with every aid and prepare all things for carrying on the war—indeed, while they omit nothing for the best fortification—yet when it came to the point, their hopes would be vain, and all the supplies they prepared for themselves would be to no avail.

However, therefore, they may blow the trumpet, and prepare all things, he says, yet no one goes out to battle. The reason must be noted: since God’s indignation was upon the whole multitude of them, that is, because God determined to destroy them all.