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A Promise and a Pledge
Commentators explain that when God "lifted up His hand," it signified two things at once. It was a solemn oath, pledging His faithfulness to His people. It was also a metaphor for His mighty power, the "strong arm" that would deliver them. This shows God's promise is backed by both His unwavering character and His unstoppable capability.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 20:5–9
18th Century
Theologian
The children of Israel in Egypt were warned to abstain from the idolatry of the pagans. They lost sight of this purpose, yet God spared them and br…
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 20:6
19th Century
Bishop
The glory of all lands. —So Palestine is constantly spoken of, both in the promise and in its fulfillment. () However strange this…
John Calvin
On Ezekiel 20:5–8
16th Century
Theologian
God confirms what I said before: that the Jews were not to be reproved for only recently beginning to sin. It was not enough to bring recent offens…
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John Gill
On Ezekiel 20:6
17th Century
Pastor
In the day [that] I lifted up my hand unto them, to bring them
forth of the land of Egypt<…