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An Inverted Exodus
Commentators highlight that God uses the phrase "a mighty hand and an outstretched arm," which was the very language of Israel's deliverance from Egypt. However, the purpose is now inverted. The same divine power once used to save them from slavery will now be used to rule over them in judgment and discipline, preventing them from abandoning Him.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 20:32–44
18th Century
Theologian
God’s future dealings with His people:
- In judgment (Ezekiel 20:32–38);
- In mercy (Ezekiel 20:39–44).
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 20:33
19th Century
Bishop
With a mighty hand, and with a stretched out arm. — As the portrayals of this whole passage are based on the exodus from Egypt (),…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:32–33
16th Century
Theologian
Now God reveals what was in the minds of those elders who, along with the rest of the captives, came to the Prophet to inquire. It was a feeling of…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:33
17th Century
Pastor
As I live, says the Lord God. The form of an oath; the Lord swears by his own life, used more than once before; it suppos…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 20:33–44
17th Century
Minister
The wicked Israelites, even though they follow the sinful ways of other nations, will not mingle with them in their prosperity, but will be separat…