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The Irony of Misplaced Fear
The leaders of Jerusalem feared the sword of the Chaldean army, leading them to seek human solutions instead of turning to God. Commentators highlight the profound irony: God declares that the very thing they feared would be the instrument of His judgment upon them. This serves as a powerful reminder to fear God above any earthly threat, as He is sovereign over all powers.
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Ezekiel
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John Calvin
On Ezekiel 11:8–11
16th Century
Theologian
We should join these verses together, because the Prophet discusses the same matter extensively. First, he denounces that they should perish by…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
You have feared the sword Of the Chaldeans; and therefore they sent to the Egyptians for help. The Targum is, ``you have …
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 11:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Where Satan cannot persuade people to look upon the judgment to come as uncertain, he gains his point by persuading them to look upon it as distant…