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Now let them put away their prostitution, and the dead bodies of their kings, far from me; and I will dwell in the midst of them forever.
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A Promise, Not Just a Command
Commentators note that this verse is less a command and more a divine promise. It's a future declaration that God's people will put away their idolatry, and as a result, God will dwell with them forever. This highlights God's sovereign role in purifying His people to enable His presence.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
Now let them. —This is not an imperative, but a simple future, as in Ezekiel 43:7. The house of Israel will now put away their abo…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now let them put away their whoredom Idolatry, superstition, and will worship, with which the corrupt church of Rome abou…
Presbyterian
After Ezekiel had surveyed the temple of God, he had a vision of the glory of God. When Christ crucified, and the things freely given to us of God,…
