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The Shepherd's Rod
Commentators unanimously explain that "passing under the rod" uses the imagery of a shepherd counting, examining, and claiming his flock. This signifies God's sovereign ownership and meticulous care. He is actively gathering and separating His people, demonstrating both His authority over them and His intimate knowledge of each one.
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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 20:37
19th Century
Bishop
To pass under the rod.— A figure taken from the shepherd’s way of counting and examining his flock. (Jeremiah 33:13;[R…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:37
16th Century
Theologian
He follows up the same kind of instruction: the people were not permitted to perish because they belonged to him, as if he had said that they would…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:37
17th Century
Pastor
And I will cause you to pass under the rod
That is, such whom God will not take vengeance on, and shall not die in t…
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…