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For in my holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of Israel, says the Lord Yahweh, there shall all the house of Israel, all of them, serve me in the land: there will I accept them, and there will I require your offerings, and the first-fruits of your offerings, with all your holy things.

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A Promise of Pure Worship

After condemning Israel's idolatry, God promises a future restoration. Commentators highlight that this isn't just a return to the land, but a return to pure worship. God will accept them because their service will finally be free from the human inventions and pagan influences that previously polluted it. This future worship will be unified and sincere, centered on God's holy mountain, a symbol of His glorious presence.

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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 20:40

19th Century

Bishop

In mine holy mountain. —See note on Ezekiel 17:23. The former prophecy was distinctly Messianic; in this, taken by itself, there i…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 20:40

16th Century

Theologian

God now directs His address to the elect, or the remnant in whom He wished His Church to survive. Until now He has spoken of the whole body of the …

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John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 20:40

17th Century

Pastor

For in mine holy mountain, in the mountain of the height of
Israel, saith the Lord God

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…