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God's Purifying Judgment
Commentators explain that God will actively separate the rebellious from the faithful among His people. This is an internal 'purging' or 'sifting.' One scholar points to the return from Babylonian exile as a historical example: the hardship of the journey meant only the most committed returned, effectively separating the faithful remnant from those who were complacent.
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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 20:38
19th Century
Bishop
I will purge out. —The discipline of affliction should have the effect of separating the rebellious in heart from the pur…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:38
16th Century
Theologian
He continues the discourse he had begun, namely, that God would not allow the exiles to withdraw from him from the time he adopted them. Then, sinc…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:38
17th Century
Pastor
And I will purge out from among you the rebels, and them that
transgress against me
A…
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…