John Calvin Commentary Ezekiel 7:6

"An end is come, the end is come; it awaketh against thee; behold, it cometh." — Ezekiel 7:6 (ASV)

The whole context has the same meaning: namely, that although the Israelites are deaf, they are compelled to pay attention to God’s continued threats. The Prophet, therefore, strikes their ears because he was not immediately heeded, and again he speaks of the end: An end is come, he says, an end is come. Here Ezekiel does not strive to use graceful figures of speech but was rather compelled by necessity to use the repetitions we see.

For the end about which he speaks had difficulty penetrating their minds, as they were always supposing that God could be appeased by various means. Therefore, since they assured themselves that something would remain and dismissed what the Prophet taught about the end, he had no choice but to threaten them often, though he could scarcely persuade them.

Hence, An end is come, an end is come: it has been watchful against you; behold, it is come. When he says it has watched, he signifies haste. This is not because God had suddenly avenged the wickedness of the ten tribes, but rather, it is in response to the lethargy of those who indulged in a vain confidence and dreamed that God’s judgment was far distant.

That diabolical proverb — "Le terme vaut l’argent," is still common in the mouths of many, and such impiety has been prevalent in all ages.

Therefore, when God suspends His judgments, the reprobate boast excessively, as if they could continue in sin with impunity. For this reason, the Prophet says, The end is watching—that is, hastening—because although God had delayed, He would no longer refrain from destroying the Israelites.