and I was told to give this message to the people of Israel. This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I will defile my Temple, the source of your security and pride, the place your heart delights in. Your sons and daughters whom you left behind in Judah will be slaughtered by the sword.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The death of Ezekiel’s wife took place in the evening of the same day that he delivered the preceding prophecy. This event was to signify to the pe…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Profane my sanctuary. —Not merely by its destruction, but by the manner of its destruction, the Gentiles being allowed to enter its most s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Speak unto the house of Israel By word of mouth, to those who were upon the spot with him in Chaldea: and by a messenger,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Though mourning for the dead is a duty, yet it must be moderated by religion and right reason: we must not sorrow as those who have no hope. Believ…