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For I have no pleasure in the death of him who dies, says the Lord Yahweh: why turn yourselves, and live.
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God's Heart for Life
This verse reveals God's merciful character. Commentators explain that God takes no delight in punishment for its own sake. Instead, He genuinely offers life and salvation to all who will turn from their sin. His desire, as revealed here, is for repentance and restoration, not destruction. The blame for death lies with those who refuse His gracious offer.
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Ezekiel
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16th Century
Protestant
We see, therefore, how God throws off that false reproach from Himself with which the children of Israel taunted Him, saying that they perished by …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dies Which is not to be interpreted simply and absolutely, and with …
Presbyterian
The Lord will judge each of the Israelites according to his ways. On this is grounded an exhortation to repent, and to make them a new heart and a …
