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and all flesh shall know that I, Yahweh, have drawn forth my sword out of its sheath; it shall not return any more.

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An Unstoppable Judgment

Commentators explain that the phrase 'it shall not return any more' signifies the finality and completeness of this specific judgment. Unlike past instances where God may have relented in mercy, this sentence against Judah would be carried out to its full conclusion without being stopped short.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 21:5

19th Century

Bishop

It shall not return any more — that is, until it has fully accomplished its purpose. Other judgments upon Israel had been arrested…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 21:5

17th Century

Pastor

That all flesh may know that I the Lord have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath The same with kindling a fire in Jude…

Matthew Henry

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…