This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I now consider these shepherds my enemies, and I will hold them responsible for what has happened to my flock. I will take away their right to feed the flock, and I will stop them from feeding themselves. I will rescue my flock from their mouths; the sheep will no longer be their prey.

Commentaries

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John Gill

John Gill

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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Thus says the Lord God, behold, I am against the shepherds, &c.] His heart was against them; his hand was against them; h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

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17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Lord declared that He intended mercy towards the scattered flock. Doubtless this, in the first place, referred to the restoration of the Jews. …