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A Generation's Forfeiture
Commentators unanimously identify this verse with God's oath in Numbers 14. After the Israelites rebelled in unbelief at the report of the spies, God swore that the entire generation of men over twenty would perish in the wilderness and not enter the Promised Land. This was a direct and severe consequence of their sin.
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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 20:15
19th Century
Bishop
I would not bring them into the land. —Numbers 14:28–29. In consequence of their rebellion and lack of faith, all the …
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:15
16th Century
Theologian
God here shows that His threats were ineffective, even when He inflicted severe punishment, yet the people were not broken down and subdued; and th…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:15
17th Century
Pastor
Yet also I lifted up my hand to them in the wilderness, &c.] Swore to them, as in (Ezekiel 20:5[Reference Eze…