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Clarity of Judgment
All commentators agree that this verse introduces a prophecy that clarifies the previous, more symbolic one in chapter 20. God is explicitly naming His targets—Jerusalem, the temple, and the land of Israel—to remove any ambiguity or excuse for misunderstanding the coming judgment.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 21:1–2
18th Century
Theologian
The first word of judgment (Ezekiel 21:1–7). Ezekiel speaks first to the people of Israel, shows the universality of the coming destruc…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 21:1
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 1. And the word of the Lord came to me, saying.
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 21:1–17
17th Century
Minister
Here is an explanation of the parable in the last chapter. It is declared that the Lord was about to cut off Jerusalem and the whole land, that all…