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I will also vex the hearts of many peoples, when I shall bring your destruction among the nations, into the countries which you have not known.

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A Warning to the Nations

Commentators agree that the "destruction" brought to other nations is the news of Egypt's downfall. God intended for the judgment on this superpower to have a ripple effect, causing fear and anxiety in distant lands. This demonstrates that God's actions on the world stage are meant to be a warning to all.

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Ezekiel

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Ezekiel 32:9

18th Century

Theologian

When I will bring your destruction – that is, the news of your destruction. The phenomena here mentioned are the accompaniments of “the day …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 32:9

19th Century

Bishop

Vex the hearts. —The margin, provoke to grief, is better, because it is less ambiguous. “Your destruction

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 32:9

17th Century

Pastor

I will also vex the hearts of many people With anger and grief, with fear and dread, with consternation and amazement:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 32:1–16

17th Century

Minister

It is fitting for us to weep and tremble for those who will not weep and tremble for themselves. Great oppressors are, in God's account, no better …