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But as for them whose heart walks after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will bring their way on their own heads, says the Lord Yahweh.
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Judgment and Responsibility
Commentators highlight this verse as a stark contrast to the preceding promises of mercy. While God offers a new heart to the repentant, He also holds the unrepentant accountable. Scholars explain that human choice is real; rejecting God's grace leads to judgment. This verse affirms that individuals are responsible for their spiritual allegiance and will face the consequences of their actions.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Compare Revelation 21:0. The identity of thought and language in Ezekiel, predicting the new kingdom of Israel, and in John, foretelling the kingdo…
19th Century
Anglican
I will recompense their way. — In striking contrast to the mercy granted to the repentant, the Divine wrath upon the impe…
16th Century
Protestant
The phrase that the Prophet uses is indeed harsh: he says, their heart goes after heart. Some interpret this as imitation; namely, because…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But [as for them] Who remained in Jerusalem, and were not carried captive, but continued in their own land, and worshippe…
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…
