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That it may cause wrath to come up to take vengeance, I have set her blood on the bare rock, that it should not be covered.

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The Uncovered Stain

Commentators explain that the image of blood poured on a bare rock is significant. Unlike soil, a rock does not absorb the blood, leaving the stain exposed and visible. This symbolizes how Jerusalem's sins were committed openly and shamelessly, unable to be hidden or ignored by God or the world.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 24:8

19th Century

Bishop

I have set. —Here God Himself is said to do that which has just been charged against Jerusalem. There is no inconsistency between the stat…

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 24:8

17th Century

Pastor

That it might cause fury to come up to take vengeance Into the heart and mind of God, into his face, speaking after the m…

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Matthew Henry

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…