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I sought for a man among them, who should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none.
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The Meaning of "Standing in the Gap"
Commentators unanimously explain that God was looking for an intercessor—someone to "stand in the gap" between Him and the sinful nation. This imagery, also used for Moses, refers to a person who would plead with God on behalf of the people, seeking mercy and averting judgment through fervent prayer and righteous influence.
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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
Make up the hedge, is only another form of “stand in the gap,” added for the sake of emphasis. Both refer to intercession for the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I sought for a man among them among the princes, priests, prophets, and people of the land, who acted the part as abo…
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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 …
