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A Wilderness of Nations
Commentators agree that the "wilderness of the peoples" is not a literal desert. Instead, it's a powerful metaphor for Israel's condition while scattered among the nations. This period of exile and dispersion serves as a time of divine discipline and probation, similar to the 40 years their ancestors spent in the wilderness after leaving Egypt.
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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 20:35
19th Century
Bishop
Into the wilderness of the people. — As in the past there was a period of probation and discipline in the wilderness, so there sha…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:35–36
16th Century
Theologian
He specifically marks this reason here, which is an intermediate stage between rejection and reconciliation to His favor: for God’s bringing the Is…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:35
17th Century
Pastor
And I will bring you into the wilderness of the people Into Babylon, and into captivity there, which they thought to avoi…
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…