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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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19th Century
Baptist
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 …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I will feed my flock This is repeated for the further confirmation of it, that it might be depended upon that the Lord wo…
Presbyterian
The Lord declared that He intended mercy towards the scattered flock. Doubtless this, in the first place, referred to the restoration of the Jews. …
