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that you may remember, and be confounded, and never open your mouth any more, because of your shame, when I have forgiven you all that you have done, says the Lord Yahweh.
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Grace Produces Humility
Commentators explain a profound paradox: experiencing God's complete forgiveness doesn't lead to pride, but to a deep sense of shame and humility. As John Calvin notes, the more one tastes God's grace, the more humbled they become. This godly sorrow silences all self-justification and excuses, leaving one in awe of God's mercy.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
Pacified toward you— Better, when I pardon you. The original word is the one used technically in the law for the atonemen…
Baptist
When you shall receive your sisters, your elder and your younger: and I will give them to you for daughters, but not by your covenant. And I wi…
16th Century
Protestant
Ezekiel again exhorts the faithful to repentance and constant meditation. We have said that these elements cannot be divided: namely, the testimony…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That you may remember, and be confounded The more souls are led into the covenant of grace, and the more they know of God…
Presbyterian
After a full warning of judgments, mercy is remembered, mercy is reserved. These closing verses are a precious promise, partly fulfilled at the ret…
