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to take the spoil and to take the prey; to turn your hand against the waste places that are [now] inhabited, and against the people who are gathered out of the nations, who have gotten cattle and goods, who dwell in the middle of the earth.
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A Temptation of Wealth
Commentators explain that the attack on Israel is driven by pure greed. After being gathered from the nations and settling in their land, the people become prosperous, acquiring "cattle and goods." This newfound wealth, combined with their unsuspecting security, makes them an attractive target for plunder and spoil.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
In the midst of the land.— Literally, in the navel of the earth. (See Note on Ezekiel 5:5.) The important position of Isr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To take a spoil, and to take a prey These are the words of Gog continued; suggesting that he should have no occasion …
Presbyterian
These events will be in the latter days. It is supposed these enemies will come together to invade the land of Judea, and God will defeat them. God…
