Her princes in the midst of her are like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured human lives; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in the midst of her.

Commentaries

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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

A conspiracy of her prophets. —The opposition of false prophets to the Divine measures for the reformation of the people is contin…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof ,
&c.] Not of the prophets of the Lord, but of her prophe…

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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