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God's Law as a Gift
Commentators emphasize that God's statutes were a profound gift, not a harsh burden. John Calvin describes them as a mark of God's "fatherly kindness," designed to guide Israel into a blessed life. By attaching a promise of life, God was gently inviting His people into an intimate relationship, making their later rebellion even more tragic.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 20:10–26
18th Century
Theologian
The probation in the wilderness. The promise was forfeited by those to whom it was first conditionally made, but was renewed to their children.
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Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 20:11
19th Century
Bishop
He shall even live in them. —Compare Deuteronomy 30:15-20. It becomes plain, on a careful perusal of this passage, that what was required …
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:11
16th Century
Theologian
Here God elaborates on his favors, having given his law to the Israelites as if to prescribe for them a specific rule of living. If they had only b…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:11
17th Century
Pastor
And I gave them my statutes
The precepts of his law, the law on Mount Sinai, of which there were not the like among …