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Defiant and Public Sin
Commentators explain that the image of blood poured on a bare rock, rather than on the ground where it could be covered, signifies Jerusalem's shamelessness. They weren't just sinning; they were flaunting their violent crimes and indifference to God's law, making no effort to hide their guilt. As one scholar notes, they were 'glorying in her shame.'
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 24:7–8
18th Century
Theologian
The top of a rock - The blood was poured upon a naked, dry rock where it could not be absorbed or unnoticed.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 24:7
19th Century
Bishop
Upon the top of a rock. —Crimes of violence are continually charged upon Jerusalem (Ezekiel 22:12–13;[Reference Ezekie…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 24:7
17th Century
Pastor
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 24:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The pot on the fire represented Jerusalem besieged by the Chaldeans: people of all ranks and stations were within the walls, prepared as prey for t…