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God's Promises are Specific
Commentators explain that this verse precisely defines the northern border of the restored land, running from the Mediterranean Sea to a place called Hazar-enan (“village of springs”) near Damascus. This level of detail underscores that God's promises of restoration are not vague hopes but concrete, well-defined plans.
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Ezekiel
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Albert Barnes
On Ezekiel 47:17
18th Century
Theologian
And the north ... - Or, “and on the north, the border on the north shall be” etc.
Charles Ellicott
On Ezekiel 47:17
19th Century
Bishop
The border from the sea shall be Hazar-enan. Comparing this with Numbers 34:9, it is clear that the meaning is, “The (nor…
John Gill
On Ezekiel 47:17
17th Century
Pastor
And the border from the sea shall be Hazarenan, the border of
Damascus
Which was the …
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Matthew Henry
On Ezekiel 47:1–23
17th Century
Minister
These waters signify the gospel of Christ, which went out from Jerusalem and spread into the surrounding countries; also the gifts and powers of th…