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You shall know that I am Yahweh, when I shall bring you into the land of Israel, into the country which I swore to give to your fathers.

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A New Way of Knowing God

Commentators explain that this promise marks a profound shift. Previously, Israel knew God through His judgment, but this restoration would reveal His character through grace. They would experience His "paternal love" and covenant-keeping faithfulness, leading not to fear but to genuine repentance and a new, intimate relationship with Him.

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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).
John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 20:42

16th Century

Theologian

For the sake of frightening them, he threatened that he would be conspicuous to the reprobate, saying, you shall know that I am Jehovah—me…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 20:42

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall know that I am the Lord The one only Jehovah, that keeps covenant; performs promises; is faithful to his wo…

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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…