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A New Divine Message
Commentators observe that this verse uses a standard prophetic formula, "The word of Jehovah came," to introduce a new and distinct message from God. This signals a shift in focus from the previous prophecy against the city of Tyre to a new oracle, emphasizing that what follows is a direct and specific divine communication.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 28:1–10
18th Century
Theologian
The prophecy against the prince of Tyre. Throughout the east, the majesty and glory of a people were concentrated in the person of their monarch, w…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 28:1
17th Century
Pastor
The word of the Lord came again to me
With another prophecy; as before against the city of Tyre, now against the kin…
Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 28:1–19
17th Century
Minister
Ethbaal, or Ithobal, was the prince or king of Tyre; and being lifted up with excessive pride, he claimed divine honours. Pride is peculiarly the s…