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Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: As I live, surely my oath that he has despised, and my covenant that he has broken, I will even bring it on his own head.
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God's Name in Our Promises
Commentators explain that God considered Zedekiah's political treaty with Babylon "His covenant" because it was sworn in His name. When we make a vow or promise invoking God, He becomes a witness and guarantor. Breaking such a promise is not just a personal failure but an act of despising God's holy name.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
Mine oath ... my covenant. —Zedekiah’s oath and covenant to Nebuchadnezzar are called the Lord’s, because made in the Lor…
16th Century
Protestant
The previous sentence is confirmed. The Prophet had spoken in the usual manner when he said that Zedekiah’s treachery would not go unavenged. Howev…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore thus says the Lord God, [as] I live. A repetition of the oath of God as before, expressing his indignation at t…
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Presbyterian
The parable is explained, and the particulars of the history of the Jewish nation at that time may be traced. Zedekiah had been ungrateful to his b…
