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Grace Fuels Repentance
Commentators highlight that the self-loathing described here is not a result of God's punishment, but a response to His overwhelming kindness and mercy. Scholars like John Calvin and John Gill explain that experiencing God's forgiveness and restoration makes past sins appear even more hateful. True repentance blossoms when we see our sin in the light of God's grace.
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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 20:43
19th Century
Bishop
You shall lothe yourselves. —The especial sin above all others for which Israel had been reproved in past ages, and which…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:43
16th Century
Theologian
Here God shows that He would eventually be favorable to His elect when they repented. Thus, He signifies that there was no other means of reconcili…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:43
17th Century
Pastor
And there you shall remember your ways, and all your doings,
in which you have been defiled…
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…