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and I will bring you out from the peoples, and will gather you out of the countries in which you are scattered, with a mighty hand, and with an outstretched arm, and with wrath poured out;

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Not a Rescue, but a Reckoning

Commentators stress that while the language of being "gathered" sounds positive, the context is one of judgment. The phrase "with wrath poured out" is key. Unlike the Exodus from Egypt which was for deliverance, this gathering is a forceful act by God to prevent Israel from assimilating with other nations and to bring them under His stern discipline.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 20:32–44

18th Century

Theologian

God’s future dealings with His people:

  1. In judgment (Ezekiel 20:32–38);
  2. In mercy (Ezekiel 20:39–44).
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 20:34

19th Century

Bishop

Bring you out from the people.— This and the parallel clause, “gather you out of the countries,” cannot refer to…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 20:34

16th Century

Theologian

He confirms the same sentiment and, at the same time, indicates the manner of His dominion. For when the Jews were dispersed in captivity, they wer…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 20:34

17th Century

Pastor

I will bring you out from the people, and will gather you out
of the countries wherein you are scattered…

Matthew Henry

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…