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I myself will be the shepherd of my sheep, and I will cause them to lie down, says the Lord Yahweh.

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God's Personal Care

Commentators emphasize the phrase "I myself will be the shepherd." This is not a delegated task; God Himself promises to personally provide for and satisfy His people. As John Gill notes, God does this because they are His flock. This verse is a powerful declaration of God's direct, active, and sufficient care for each of His sheep.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Ezekiel 34:15

19th Century

Preacher

I will feed my flock, and I will cause them to lie down, saith the Lord God.

Happy sheep that have such a guardian! Happy believer …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 34:15

17th Century

Pastor

I will feed my flock This is repeated for the further confirmation of it, that it might be depended upon that the Lord wo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 34:7–16

17th Century

Minister

The Lord declared that He intended mercy towards the scattered flock. Doubtless this, in the first place, referred to the restoration of the Jews. …