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The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery; yes, they have vexed the poor and needy, and have oppressed the sojourner wrongfully.
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Corruption at Every Level
Commentators clarify that after listing the sins of the princes, priests, and prophets, Ezekiel now turns to the "people of the land." Scholars like Charles Ellicott and Matthew Henry explain this refers to the common people, showing that corruption had saturated every level of society, not just the leadership.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The sixth word of judgment. The special sins of princes, priests, and people.
Regarding Ezekiel 22:26: Violated – It is better as in …
19th Century
Anglican
The people of the land, — that is, the common people, not belonging to any of the above classes. In regard to their general corrup…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The people of the land have used oppression The common people, the more powerful among them, such as were in greates…
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People of all ranks and positions had helped to fill the measure of the nation's guilt. Those who had any power abused it, and even the buyers and …
