Therefore say, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: Whereas I have removed them far off among the nations, and whereas I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them a sanctuary for a little while in the countries where they are come.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

As a little sanctuary – Rather, I will be to them for a little while a sanctuary. The blessing was provisional; they were to look f…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore say. —These words, again repeated in Ezekiel 11:17, refer to what the people of Jerusalem had said in Ezekiel 11:15. The…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here God seems to rebuke the thoughtlessness of His servant, or rather the error of the people, because we said that the Prophet announced not what…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore say, thus saith the Lord God Since they were so insulted and ill treated by their brethren the Jews:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The pious captives in Babylon were insulted by the Jews who continued in Jerusalem, but God made gracious promises to them. It is promised that God…

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