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Judgment Reveals God's Identity
Commentators explain that the ultimate purpose of God's "great vengeance" is not merely punishment but a powerful revelation. Through these acts of judgment, the Philistines and other nations would be forced to recognize that the God of Israel is the one true God, Jehovah, whose power and justice are supreme.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 25:15–17
18th Century
Theologian
The Philistines occupying lands to the south of Judah were a Hamite race (Genesis 10:14), but of a different branch from the Canaanites…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 25:17
17th Century
Pastor
And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious
rebukes
By way of retaliati…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 25:8–17
17th Century
Minister
Though one event may seem to befall both the righteous and the wicked, it is vastly different for them.
Those who glory in any other defense…