Ezekiel 36:5 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

therefore thus says the Lord GOD: I speak in my hot jealousy against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom, who gave my land to themselves as a possession with wholehearted joy and utter contempt, that they might possess it and plunder it.

Commentaries

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Idumea means Edom, as in Ezekiel 35:15 (see the note there). For “cast it out” in the last clause of the verse, read empty it …

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Therefore thus says the Lord God
Because these Heathens have acted such an unkind and cruel part to Israel: …

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Those who put contempt and reproach on God's people will have it turned back on themselves. God promises favour to his Israel. We have no reason to…

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